Golf All–in–One For Dummies

Everything you need to get a grip on all aspects of golf

Golf All–in–One For Dummies shows you not only how to get the most physical benefit from a round of golf, but also the tools you need to truly enjoy the game. From perfecting your swing to avoiding injuries, the proven techniques presented in this book give you everything you need to have the time of your life every time you hit the course.

Golf 101 find out what you need to know about buying clubs and gear, the types of golf courses, and ways to save money on green fees

Lean and green discover exercises to improve your swing, help prevent injuries, avoid aches and pains, and fine–tune your most important piece of golf equipment: your body

Get in the swing get the 4–1–1 on all the workings of the golf swing (the grip, the stance, and the backswing and follow–through) and perfect your pitch shot and chip shot

Golf "rules" learn great insider information about the rules of the game, from how to conduct yourself on the golf course to ways to cope with penalty shots

Hit the course find tactics for teeing off like a pro and discover some great games that make practicing more enjoyable

Meet your golf pros receive??expert golf insights from??PGA golfers Gary McCord and Michael Kernicki, and award–winning golf writers John Steinbreder and Michael Patrick Shiels

Train with the best improve your physical and mental game with expert advice from your trainers: LaReine Chabut, core strength and stretching exercises; Liz Neporent, Suzanne Schlosberg, and Shirley Archer, weight training; and Georg Feuerstein and Larry Payne, mental exercises

Open the book and find:

How to refine your swing

Tips for perfecting your putt

Short–game strategies

Easy fixes for common faults

Breakdowns of top pros′ swings and strategies

Exercises, visualization methods, and breathing tips to help your mental game

The do′s and don′ts of golf course etiquette

Tests to check your golf fitness

Core exercises for more power and less pain

6 BOOKS???IN???1

Getting Started with Golf

Fairway Fitness

The Swing and the Short Game

Rules and Etiquette

Hitting the Course

Fixing Common Faults

Book I: Getting Started with Golf 7

Chapter 1: Choosing Your Golf Gear 9

Chapter 2: Looking into Golf Lessons 39

Chapter 3: Exploring the World of Golf Courses 63

Book II: Focusing on Fairway Fitness 85

Chapter 1: Figuring Out Your Fitness Level 87

Chapter 2: Stretching: Flexibility and the Golfer 107

Chapter 3: Core Strength for a Better Golf Game 149

Chapter 4: Weight Training for Golfers 183

Chapter 5: Calming Your Mind and Body for Better Golf 217

Book III: Playing Golf: The Swing and the Short Game 231

Chapter 1: Understanding Swing Basics 233

Chapter 2: Refining Your Swing 263

Chapter 3: Defining the Art of the Short Game 273

Chapter 4: Chipping Away at the Short Game 295

Chapter 5: Making the Pitch 313

Chapter 6: Putting: The Final Frontier 335

Chapter 7: Bunkers: Playing in Golf s Sandbox 369

Chapter 8: Short–Game Strategies 391

Book IV: Rules and Etiquette 425

Chapter 1: Understanding Penalties, Handicaps, and Scorekeeping 427

Chapter 2: Comprehending Course Etiquette 439

Chapter 3: Gamesmanship, Sportsmanship, and Special Golf Outings 463

Chapter 4: Fan Etiquette 481

Book V: Hitting the Course 491

Chapter 1: Step Right Up: Prepare to Play! 493

Chapter 2: Keeping Your Head in the Game 511

Chapter 3: Finding Creative Ways to Practice Golf 521

Chapter 4: Stepping Up Your Game 547

Book VI: Easy Fixes for Common Faults 555

Chapter 1: Solving Common Problems 557

Chapter 2: Recovering from Bad Breaks and Bad Weather 579

Appendix: Golf Talk 597

Index 621