Golf Rules and Etiquette Simplified: What You Need to Know to Walk the Links Like a Pro
Author(s): John Companiotte
<p>Master the rules of the game with this portable golf pro <p>Playing by the rules of golf is imperative--but with hundreds of pages to wade through, studying them can feel like clubbing your way through a bunker of quicksand! Stay on course with this handy on-the-go guide. <p>Written by a veteran golf writer and updated with the latest rule changes, "Golf Rules & Etiquette Simplified" makes the rules make sense--and gives you insider tips and strategies on using them to your advantage. You'll quickly shave your score when you learn how to: Avoid unnecessary penalties Find relief from water hazards Identify the best line of play Determine when to declare the ball unplayable Choose the best drop option Make the most of abnormal ground conditions <p>On the golf course, anything can happen. Luckily, you have options. Knowing those options--and how to choose the right ones--will improve your score. With this handy guide in your bag, you'll be prepared for every situation that comes down the fairway.
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John Companiotte, longtime member of the Golf Writers Association of America, is the author of two previous books on golf. His articles have appeared in numerous periodicals, including Golf magazine, Avid Golfer, and Air Tran Arrivals magazine. He is a vice president of the Georgia State Golf Association.
Foreword by Raymond Floyd Introduction PART I: GETTING STARTED 1. Golf Clubs 2. Golf Balls 3. On the Driving Range PART II: PLAYING THE ROUND 4. Etiquette 5. On the Teeing Ground 6. Through the Green 7. Out of Bounds 8. In a Bunker 9. In a Water Hazard 10. On the Putting Green PART III: GOLF RULES AND COURSE STRATEGY 11. Knowing the Rules Can Improve Your Score The Evolution of the Rules Summary of Penalties For Further Reading Index
General Fields
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- : McGraw-Hill Companies, The
- : McGraw-Hill Contemporary
- : 0.117
- : 01 March 2008
- : 172mm X 124mm X 7mm
- : United States
- : books
Special Fields
- : John Companiotte
- : Paperback
- : 2nd Revised edition
- : English
- : 796.352
- : 128
- : ill
