Ultimate Guide to Golf
An Exploration of Golfing Skills, the World's Great Courses and the History of the Game
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Ultimate Guide to Golf [Hardcover] Nick Lumb; Michael Hobbs and John Pinner




An Exploration of Golfing Skills, the World's Great Courses and the History of the Game
Ultimate Guide to Golf [Hardcover] Nick Lumb; Michael Hobbs and John Pinner
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The Complete Golfer, edited by Herbert Warren Wind and first published in 1954, is a remarkable golf anthology that promises to become a classic. It features an array of exceptional writing on golf, including short stories, essays, humor, and history, catering to every golf enthusiast. Readers can enjoy contributions from notable authors like P.G. Wodehouse, Paul Gallico, and Charles Van Loan. For those who appreciate reminiscence, the anthology includes pieces by Horace G. Hutchinson, Chick Evans, H.B. Martin, O.B. Keller, Walter Hagen, and Bernard Darwin, making it an ideal introduction to classic golf literature. The book also showcases writings on great players by well-known figures in the golfing world, such as Henry Longhurst, Henry Leach, Charles B. Macdonald, Gene Sarazen, and Joyce Wethered. Additionally, it offers insights into golf instruction and theory with articles from Willie Park, Jr., Henry Cotton, Tommy Armour, Percy Boomer, and Herb Graffis. For architecture enthusiasts, there is a dedicated section on golf course design. Overall, The Complete Golfer is a captivating read, cherished by both players and non-players, and serves as an excellent gift choice.
Golf tests your coordination, skills, and nerve. To succeed, you have to know which equipment to choose; understand the basic elements of the swing; and always play the ball confidently, no matter where you're shooting from. Here's everything beginners must know to go out and play successfully. Every golfing technique, from perfect drives down the fairway to short games--the key to good scores. Inside facts on what makes a good golf stroke: the stance, grip, body alignment, correct aim, and swing. The correction for common problems that cause bad shots, such as the slice. Hints for hitting from the side of a hill or other tricky position. The secret to getting out of a sandtrap every time. The secret to improving your game even when you can't get to the course, using a golf swing simulator. How to avoid hazards, and the secrets professionals know to beat the course and score better. Soon your bogies will be turning into birdies and eagles!