"A curious anomaly is found in a review of golf literature of the past fty years. Ninety percent of the literature deals with moving the ball from tee to green. Although there are hundreds of books and articles published on putting they deal almost exclusively with grip, technique, and stroking the ball. Practically nothing is written on how to read the green and estimate or calculate how much a ball will break." - H. A. Templeton, 'Vector Putting' To illustrate the general lack of advice in golfing books on reading greens consider the weighty "The Complete Book Of Golf" published by Colour Library Books. In its 520 pages the advice on putting makes up just twelve pages and most of that small section is devoted to stance and wrist action rather than reading the green. And yet is on the putting green that shots are lost and games sacrificed. There are eighteen tee shots in a game but a medium to high handicap player will take as many as thirty-five to fifty putts during a game. Reading the green is an essential component of a successful game of golf. This book rectifies this deficiency by explaining the way that a golf ball rolls and breaks after being hit. What happens after the ball is struck is outside the control of the golfer. All she can do is watch and hope she hit it to set it off at the correct speed and in the correct direction. This is where this book will guide you to better putting. "I would say that each day I holed between 2-5 putts that I would not have holed using the naked eye to judge. That is a huge return for someone with my handicap (six) representing a saving of nearly half of my handicap each round " Unsolicited praise from a fan of my work.

If you're interested in golf for your child, this book is for you. The Child Golfer is an easy-read for "every parent" ... those who would like to give golf to their child and could use a bit of know-how. Even if you play golf, being a Daddy Caddy is a whole new game It's not easy. Rules, clubs, tournaments, nutrition ... and a lot more. Terry Glatt has been Daddy Caddy for his young child golfer since the age of two and has watched too many parents look like deer in the headlights at child golf tournaments. Mr. Glatt holds a masters degree in engineering and an MBA and has combined his background and parent-caddying experience to write this book to help golfing parents. Golf is a wonderful game, a gift to give your child for a lifetime. The goal of this book is to enable you to give that gift. Specifically for parents of children ages two to eleven, The Child Golfer - A Parent's Guide provides knowledge and insight you need to introduce the game to, and develop, your young golfer long before middle and high school. Your Daddy Caddy and Mommy Caddy handbook

This book is designed to provide a blueprint, a road map, a plan to improve the pace of play in America. It does that by taking advantage of a wide range of scientific studies, data collection efforts and real-world experiences. It recognizes the complexity of the problem but also points out practical, simple-to-understand principles which, when applied, can make a big difference in how long it takes to play the game and increase the enjoyment of all golfers.

There are only 34 official Rules of Golf, but it takes more than 20,000 words to make them unintelligible enough so that most golfers cannot understand them properly... so this book doesn't even try. Instead, "GOLF RULES: How to NOT Win a Tournament" lays out many of the ways that pro golfers and others have found to be the correct way to receive penalty strokes and/or get disqualified. Included are numerous bone-headed mistakes that golfers you'll recognize have made, plus humorous golf quotes, an index of the actual rules, some history about the game, plus the author's allegedly witty comments about the game - including his suggestion for designing a perfect game of golf in which no errors (either intentional or unintentional) can be made. This book is an excellent gift for any golfer in the family (or the ex-family), and is a perfect read for any plane or train trip. Written by Gene Grossman, author of the popular Peter Sharp Legal Mystery Series, when reading this book, one will understand why Gene sees so many mysteries in the game of golf.

Authors Dayna Steele, PGA Pro Aram Hudson and Cathy Arroyo Illustrated by Tim Griggs Offering advice for golfers of all levels to improve their game immediately, On the Golf Course: 101 Ways to Rock Your World presents a host of tips and quotes from author-turned-golfer Dayna Steele and golf experts. Filled with humorous anecdotes, illustrations, and Steele's snappy narrative, this guide entertains as well as instructs in ways to improve a golf game. Whether it's in a golf bag, on a desk, or by the bedside, this book provides inspiration for those addicted to the crazy game of golf. On the Golf Course: 101 Ways to Rock Your World encourages future golfers, helps build confidence in new golfers, and reminds seasoned players that golf is, above all, a game-and a fun one Praise for On the Golf Course: 101 Ways to Rock Your World "Each year, I host the Reader Cup Golf Tournament for literacy. When Dayna started playing with us, she was awful. Now she's moved up to mediocre Seriously, this is a must-read for any golfer-humor, great tips, and ideas that will really change your game for the better" -Larry Dierker, Houston Astros special assistant and #49 retired; author of This Ain't Brain Surgery and My Team "Dayna has absolutely captured a great deal of the 'flavor' of this great game in this book. If you have ever played the game with any degree of sincerity, the book will remind you of the exhilarating successes, beauty, and humor that only the game of golf can provide in abundance" -Hal Underwood, professional golfer and the inspiration behind the film "Tin Cup"

This book is written with the average golfer in mind as well as the beginning golfer. It provides information not found in the articles written by the professionals. It is not a how to play golf but a how to enjoy golf. It answers many questions about the game of golf and provides ideas for preparing to play golf, ideas on managing your play on the golf course and general knowledge of golf ettiquette

The slice haunts millions of golfers worldwide, but the answer is finally here. Slice-Free Golf will eliminate your banana ball and add more distance, consistency and fun to your game. In three easy steps, Slice-Free Golf will transform your weak slice into a powerful and consistent draw. Slice-Free Golf features dozens of drills specifically designed to cure the slice, a cut-out visual guide to success, hundreds of photos and much more. There are countless golf instruction books on the market, but Slice-Free Golf is the only one focused solely on curing the slice. A fun, easy-to-understand book that delivers fast, permanent results. Say goodbye to the banana ball "If cutting the ball is frustrating you, please read Slice-Free Golf. By following Brian's program, you will also develop more consistency, greater distance off the tee, and more enjoyment on the golf course." -- Gary Player, winner of 18 Major Championships, including the career Grand Slam on both the PGA & Champions Tour. "I've played in pro-ams for nearly 25 years...By far, the most frustrated and miserable golfers were the slicers. Follow Brian's lead and leave your slice in the kitchen. Golf can be powerful, satisfying and fun for everyone...cool book " -- Dottie Pepper, winner of 17 LPGA Tour events, including two major championships, Golf Commentator for NBC and The Golf Channel. PGA Professional and TV golf commentator Brian Crowell takes the golfer through three easy steps, all clearly explained and illustrated. In Step One, he demonstrates his revolutionary approach to set-up that eliminates many of the golfer's most common faults. Step Two covers the swing itself without the mumbo jumbo that accompanies much golf instruction. In Step Three, you'll learn how to let nature take its course so you finish your swing with a smooth release. It all adds up to produce a powerful, consistent draw. Slice-Free Golf includes over two dozen drills to help you banish your banana ball forever. Using common items found in every household and golf bag, Crowell shows you how to break the bad swing habits that destroy your scores. Each drill is illustrated, explained and proven to produce results. The book also includes extensive bonus material about which clubs you should use, how to eat and stay fit for peak performance on the golf course, and how to conquer the mental game. "If you slice, Slice-Free Golf is a MUST read...well-written, with humor " -- Scott McCarron, three-time winner on the PGA TOUR.

Discover within these pages the tools and practical techniques to release the golfer you are truly capable of becoming. Understand the power of Focused Attention and how you can improve BOTH your golf swing AND your ability to control yourself and your thinking out on the course. With over 20 years of PRACTICAL experience in the REAL WORLD, Karl Morris shares with you the approach that has worked with golfers at ALL levels from Major Winners to High Handicappers. With a refreshing approach that is neither 'It's all in the mind' nor 'It's all about the swing', you will have the opportunity to create a balance in both your thinking and your technique which will reward you with better scores but, above all, more ENJOYMENT of this great game.

Hammer is a way to wager on a golf match. The game has evolved through generations in several different directions. This manuscript will cover multiple ways to play Hammer but certainly not all. References will be made throughout this writing to "our game" which simply means the game I prefer and the reasons why. I have been asked many times if I could put together a list of the rules to "our game" as it has become very popular. I often get calls from players at other clubs asking for a rule interpretation. Hammer becomes a game within a game. At the time of this writing, I am a 12.5 Index golfer but I am a scratch at Hammer.

Finally, the nitty-gritty guide revealed by the pro showing you the full insights of secret strategies & techniques on how to improve your golf game for fun & profit You're about to discover the secret techniques on how to perfect your golf game for higher score & it works even on your virtual golf game experience Golf is an excellent game with a simple objective, that is to drive the ball into the hole. But as simple as this objective is, many peoples find it is not that easy or simple to be a champion nor playing to get their best score. Except you know what it takes to be a pro golfer. Being a pro golfer begins in the mind. You have to believe in yourself and believe you are capable of being a master of the game. This may look insignificant but it's very true. It has been discovered that people who believe in themselves in sports and other endeavors in life do better than others who are plagues by self doubt, low self esteem and lack of self confidence. So your journey to being a master golfer has to start in your mind. Do you believe you can do it? If you do, the initial setbacks and obstacles that come with learning new things or mastering a game will not deter you from your goal of being a pro golfer. I am sure by now you would like to learn how to play a great game of golf or play a better game of golf. The interest of golfing has seen an incredible rise in popularity over the past few decades, and that popularity continues to grow until today. There are so many resorts, vacation packages and even housing developments built around incredible golf courses to help peoples getting started on their golfing experience. Today, Many golfers find that once they start to play the game it becomes much more than a simple pastime, it becomes an obsession. Millions of people around the world are fans of the sport, and beginners and seasoned athletes alike often ask the same question. "How can I improve my golf swing?" For beginners learning to get a better swing usually involves reviewing the fundamentals and incorporating the correct equipment. Not only that, you also really need to understand the golf industry, and more importantly, the changes that are taking place within the game of golf. So, how to overcome this problem and how am i able to quickly learn the fundamentals about golf? That's right, I am about to show you the definitive guide with secret strategies on how to perfect your golf game, get a much higher score and choosing the right clubs in the shortest possible time This book is being written with the full insight about golf and it's unrevealed the right way and secret techniques to help you getting started to swing the ball on the green the easy way.

Why does a good golf swing feel effortless? Relaxed Golf tells you why--and how to it. With Relaxed Golf you go beyond the usual golf instruction to understand the principles behind it--three principles that are in all good golf swings. You'll learn to simplify the swing by learning one motion to use for all shots--from the drive to the chip. With the information and drills contained in Relaxed Golf, you'll learn to clear your head and use your natural ability. Then you can make the leap from playing by thought to playing be feel--just like the professionals.

Most golfers have difficulty with the concept of hitting down at the ball to make it fly. Surprisingly, a great many players surveyed did not even know you need to hit down to get the ball up in the air. Hit Down Dammit concisely explains the concept - and the technique - of hitting down at the golf ball for proper trajectory, increased backspin, much improved distance, proper divot taking, and best of all: consistent shotmaking. If you are inadvertently - or intentionally - hitting up at the ball, Hit Down Dammit is for you. If you are a seasoned amateur who has inexplicably "plateaud" - just cannot seem to get to the next level despite lessons and/or acquiring a library of books and videos - Hit Down Dammit is for you. Symptoms of hitting up include (but are not limited to): - topping the ball - skulling the ball - pushing the ball - slicing the ball - poor distance - difficulty getting off back foot - poor backspin - no divot - fat divots - chunking the ball - thin/fat chip shots - roofing the ball with your driver - inability to hit long irons and/or fairway woods - good shots followed immediately by poor shots Hitting down at the golf ball is not a new concept, but it is a hitherto poorly explained (or completely avoided) concept. All pros agree on the need to hit down, so there is no debate there. Even Tiger Woods, in his 306 page "How I Play Golf," states the need to hit down at the ball - but does not explain how. Hit Down Dammit does. Learn to hit down, watch the ball go up, and your scores go down.

Do you have the skill to play BAG RAID, the confidence to cry WOLF, or the bank account to play JACKPOT? THE GOLFER'S GAME BOOK is the ultimate manual of golf games and side bets. You'll find over 235 ways to beat your friends on the course Don't settle for less than the best It's a 'must have' for any golfer, group coordinator, or tournament director and designed for use at home or on the course. The golf book you've been looking for is back on the market Put it in your bag today The Golfer's Game Book makes the perfect gift for your golfing friends. Keep one at home and one in your golf bag for your next tee time.

Although he nearly captured Rookie-of-the-Year honors on the PGA Tour in 1958, Tony Lema of San Leandro, CA struggled for five grueling years before a major breakout in the fall of 1962. Celebrating his first PGA Tour victory at the Orange County Open, the handsome, former Marine with a playboy reputation became know as Champagne Tony when he uncorked bottles of champagne for the press. Find out about the changes he made in his golf game and in his life as he quickly became one of the top golfers in the world. Read about his exciting challenge to Jack Nicklaus in the 1963 Masters and his unbelievable streak in the summer of 1964 when he won four tournaments in a six-week stretch, highlighted by his triumph in the British Open at St. Andrews, Scotland. You will discover how he used a borrowed putter and a borrowed caddy to launch himself to the top in the world of golf. Read about his unbelievable winning percentage in the two Ryder Cup teams he played on in 1963 and 1965. In a hotel room in Minneapolis, a successful PGA Tour player challenged Tony Lema to straighten out his life and become a top golfer on the Tour. That same year, 1961, a dejected Tony Lema visited with a former Masters champion and received advice on his putting that catapulted him to the top of the leaderboards across the country. On an airline flight from Dallas to San Francisco, Tony met someone who had the biggest impact on his game and on his life. Enjoy reading about Champagne Tony Lema s exciting journey from boyhood to one of the tour s most respected players.

If you have ever wanted to keep a record or your golf scores so you can monitor how you are doing then this book is for you. If you use many different golf courses and want to remember how you did the last time you played this course, then this book is for you. Record the course, how you played it - hole by hole and for the complete round, the weather conditions and the course conditions.

Jim Wedge finds a magical course, Machrihanish Golf Club, designed by Old Tom Morris. Overlooking the Hebridean Sea in Scotland the course is a rolling group of sand dunes. While there, he learns a new swing from Hector McDonald.

Written specifically for the left-handed golfer, eliminating the need to try to transpose techniques geared to right-handers, this book presents a simple system that can help you improve your swing, and your game, by identifying and correcting both technical and instinctive mental or physical flaws.
Warne Palmer is a Class A PGA Golf Professional in the Northern Ohio Section of the PGA of America and an Instructor of Golf at Avalon Golf and Country Club in Warren, Ohio. This book is the culmination of his forty years of experience as a golf professional and educator.
The fundamentals presented in this book have been developed over the years while instructing students, and can benefit left-handed golfers of any age or skill level.
This system will help you increase the number of solid shots you hit during a round by focusing on your own golf swings and tendencies, identifying whether your game's weaknesses are caused by technical flaws (60%) or physical or mental errors (40%), and providing a comprehensive series of drills and checklists to address your weaknesses and improve your swing from the tee, on the fairway, on the green, and in a variety of commonly encountered situations.
The 60/40 Golf Method...
"The five distinct groupings of clubs - wedges, irons, hybrids and fairway metals, drivers and putters - require slightly different swing techniques, but there are also concepts that connect all full swings. This book addresses the five distinct swings, presenting proper technique, common errors and flaws, and simple drills, checklists and exercises to enable you to improve each of the basic swings, along with tips on equipment selection, specialty shots, course and game management, and more."
Warne Palmer is also the author of "Palmer 60/40 Golf: Modern Golf Swing Fundamentals, " ISBN-13: 978-0615778419.

There are probably just about as many opinions about how to hit your golf ball further as there are golfers in the world but the reality is most of them either don't work or if they do they only add a little distance and generally create massive slices for most golfers When most golfers want to hit the ball further they do things that instinctively seem like they would work like; Tensing up and getting all 'manly and aggressive' ready to hit the ball so hard that if the cover stays on it - it's going to be hit into next week sometime Then as they have heard that the best way to hit the golf ball further is to get the club moving faster, their entire swing gets faster The last thing they do is another thing that you would think was instinctively right They take the club further back than normal on their backswing the idea being that the further it has to come back to the ball - the more time they will have to generate speed and therefore hit the golf ball further Seems logical right? It doesn't actually work like that How to drive the golf ball as far as you possibly can - without buying a new driver or doing any exercises Is a simple easy to follow step by step guide which will allow you to develop your driving by firstly providing you with an understanding of just what you need to do, then giving you a bunch of different experiences to apply to your game, all of which will allow you to develop your ability - to drive the golf ball as far as you possibly can And before you start thinking this is all about elite level golfers who can already hit the golf ball 'for miles' and just want to hit it further again That's not entirely correct either As in actual fact, the golfers who can benefit the most from driving the ball as far as they possibly can are the golfers who hit the ball a relatively short distance compared to other golfers, consider a golfer that currently hits the ball 80 yards off the tee and then has a fairway wood distance of 60 yards Let's imagine that over the period of a few weeks our intrepid golfer, takes the information inside this book, works on it a bit and manages to add 20 yards to their drive It's not as difficult as you may think Also bear in mind that the 20 yards they add to their drive should also directly add (you'll understand why that happens when you read the book) another 10 yards to their fairway shot What difference do you think that can make to their game? A couple of shots better a round, maybe three or four at best? You'd be wrong if you guessed that low and even if you went way out on a limb and said a stupid number like say 10 shots - you're still going to be too low How about 22 shots better per round? Impossible? No, it's actually quite easily achievable as you can read about in the book The mind-set of trying to drive the golf ball as far as you possibly can, not only helps the elite golfer score a few shots better a round - it can dramatically transform any golfer's game - even if they are what would be considered to be a short hitter to begin with So is this all about elite golfers, testosterone, manliness and ego? In actual fact those are the golfers that will get the least help from this book The golfers who are going to get the best outcome from following my advice are those who don't hit too far for a start and it makes no difference whether you are old or young, new or experienced, male or female Everyone can change their game and scores by driving as far as you possibly can by following the six main basic points that the book covers then blending them with some controls and fine adjustments that will allow you to keep the golf ball on the golf course while you are driving it much further, as well as few other handy ideas that will then allow you to really take your new found distance and turn into a major advantage to your game on the golf course Better golf performance as a result of driving the golf ball as far as you possibly can Now that's a good outcome

The 600-year-old sport of golf was once considered a metaphor for culture, sportsmanship, and accomplishment in America. So why has participation declined so much in recent years? The answer, according to author Pat Gallagher, is the sport's resistance to productive change. While other sports have embraced new technology and innovation with open arms, traditionalists strive to protect the game of golf and keep it exactly as they love it-even in the face of suffering courses and shrinking audiences. This first-hand account documents how Gallagher and his partners advocated new thinking to revive the game of golf, from both a sporting and business perspective. In January 2011, they founded the Alternative Golf Association and Project Flogton (not golf spelled backwards), in an attempt to challenge the leaders in golf to think differently and grow participation in the sport. In this informative true story, readers will get a front row look at the ideas behind Alternative Golf, what they accomplished, where they were wrong and what they now believe ought to happen in the future to reverse golf's steady decline. In addition, you'll find out the facts behind some of the biggest myths perpetuated by the golf industry, from participation numbers to the real consequences facing golf courses and investors.

Whether you're a novice golfer or a hacker hoping to shave a few strokes off your game, this is the book for you. The author (a former twenty-plus handicapper) compiled and followed advice from knowledgeable players and now owns a single-digit index. If you want to learn how to play smarter and make better decisions on the course, read What Makes Brucie Golf? It contains tips which can help you on tee boxes, the rough, fairways, greens, bunkers, and all sorts of tricky situations. You'll learn about green-reading, golf etiquette, commonly encountered regulations, and how to get more enjoyment from every round you play.

David Wood's Around the World in 80 Rounds is humorous, insightful, inspiring, and laugh out loud funny. Wood ventures from the southernmost tip of South America to the very top of Norway, and everywhere in between. Along the way he plays the world's most extreme golf courses: the northernmost, the southernmost, the highest, the driest, the hottest, and every strange locale he can find. But this isn't just a book about just golf. It's about travel, and risks, and leaving your comfort zone to pursue your dreams.

This Golf Word Scrambles book is great for both golf lovers and word puzzle enthusiasts. It makes a nice gift, too. There are 101 word scramble puzzles; each puzzle consists of 10 golf-related words or phrases, like sand trap, nine iron, Tiger Woods, or St. Andrews. All 10 words from each puzzle are related - for example, they might all be common golf phrases, golf equipment, professional golfers, or famous golf courses. Knowing that the words in each puzzle are related may help you unscramble any words or phrases that you don't see right away. You can check all of your answers with the solutions in the back of the book. The puzzle pages are decorated with golf holes. Here is a sample: (1) N A S D D E W E G (2) U P T E R T (3) V I R D E R. Answers: (1) sand wedge (2) putter (3) driver.