Instruction manual for putting, chipping, sand play, and other golf scoring skills

"When Golf was Fun" is a collection of tales from what is known as the "beer and barbecue circuit" of golf tournaments. These tournaments held in small town all across the state of Texas were not only the beginning of the careers of many great golfers but also produced some local legends. It was a time when golf was still a game, not a big business. This collection of 38 stories will entertain and amaze as you read first-hand accounts of some of the greatest exploits in the history of golf. You will read about local golf pros who are unknown outside of their local country club and you will also read about legends like Ben Crenshaw, Bruce Lietzke, Charles Coody, Miller Barber, Ben Hogan and others. Texas has a very rich golf history and much of it is captured in "When Golf was Fun." The late, great beer and barbecue circuit was a bygone era of Texas golf in which many Lone Star legends were born and raised but has since given way to the more civilized and organized golf industry we know today. Much like baseball's barnstorming days, the barbecue circuit was a series of unaffiliated events that brought an extremely high level of golf and excitement to tiny towns like Center and Athens; Quanah and Pampa-places you might otherwise never have known even existed.

Build your own golf swing by simplifying the basics to naturally hit longer and straighter, injury free. This premium edition of Signature Golf Swing comprises 150 pages and is illustrated in full colour. For Black and White see ISBN 978-0-9569633-3-8.

The golf swing is a natural movement which has been extremely over-complicated, extensively over-analysed and therefore completely misunderstood. This inevitably results in consistently poor and injury prone golf. Each and every golf swing is unique and yours is no different. Learn how to dynamically position your body ready to spring into action and how to build your own golf swing by simplifying the basics to naturally fit your body, the way your golf swing should. Learn to hit longer and straighter golf shots time and again, utilising the power of your whole body whilst ensuring that your golf remains injury free. Practise makes perfect. This is especially true when in a controlled environment, using simple objects available to every golfer (at no extra cost), strategically positioned to keep your golf swing on the straight and narrow.

Discover the driving force behind any great golf swing by isolating the boss of your swing and improving it. Elite players know only too well that this is the best way to build your golf swing in practice and in play. Without a target you have nothing to learn and the ball will ultimately be your best teacher as you develop the skills to read the clear footprints left behind by each and every shot that you play. Totally transform your golf using insider tour proven techniques that will develop your instinctive feeling for your target. This does not need to be any more complicated than throwing, catching or kicking a ball. Your golf can simply be so much better

Lee Kopanski has worked intensively with 3 highly acclaimed tour professional coaches over an 11 year period which opened the door for him to the world of elite coaching. Through 20+ years of dedicated hands on experience Lee has developed a unique teaching system using many tour proven insider techniques that are equally effective for a professional golfer striving to be one of the golfing elite as they are for a complete beginner. No quick fixes, cheats or useless tips or tricks, just straight forward facts backed up by techniques that really work and are guaranteed to dramatically revolutionise your golf.

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Who Am I To Teach You Golf?

Bill Ferguson, PGA MASTER Professional

"I have known Lee Kopanski for the past two years and I have also taught him not only about his personal golf swing, but about the golf swing in general."

Bill Ferguson was English national coach for 25 years and has been a mentor to many great players including; Colin Montgomerie, Ian Woosnam, Howard Clark, Darren Clarke, Paul Broadhurst and the legendary Seve Ballesteros.

Denis Pugh, PGA *MASTER Professional

"Lee Kopanski regularly visited me for golf instruction over a 14 month period during the time I was based at the Warren Golf Club in Essex. Lee made a big effort to travel from his home in the North of England and thereby proved his commitment to improving both his golf swing and his knowledge of teaching. His understanding of the mechanics of the golf swing plus his interest in the skills of teaching will, I am sure, serve him well in the future."

Denis Pugh is the renowned golf analyst on Sky Sports Golf Night and was a former tout player himself. He has coached over 150 Tour Professionals since 1988. He is most famous for his long time association with 8 time European Order of Merit winner and Ryder Cup Captain Colin Montgomerie.

Alan Thompson, English National Elite Coach

"I have known Lee for seven years as a pupil and a Golf Professional. During this time I have seen him work diligently on his technique with an intensity and commitment given to very few people."

Golf is Life, and Life can be Hard. Golf is A Game Played Sideways. It's tricky & tough to get good at. If you golf, you know, but that's why you like it - For the Grind, the Personal Challenge & the Subtle Rewards of Success. Golfing well builds Confidence, and Confidence Is A Changed Life.. My book is a Design for Your Improvement and A Formula for Your Success.. CONSIDER: Two hands grip the club - typically a strong Right Hand and a weaker Left. 90% golf right-handed. STRENGTHEN THE LEFT, BALANCE THE POWER & PLAY BETTER GOLF.. That's the theme of the book. It applies to Leftys, too. Leftys just read right-for-left. Readers agree: The principles quickly deliver measurable results - Lower Scores and More Golf Pleasure from striking the ball well.. THERE'S A DRILL FOR EVERY SWING FLAW. The book describes a host of Similar Sports & Beneficial Activities to quickly coordinate your Non-Dominant Left Hand to work fluidly in the swing with your Dominant Right one. Practice at your desk, while driving or working around the house. LIVE YOUR GOLF SWING, and PLAY MORE GOLF when you have the time for it.. Cleaner ball strikes - especially with the long irons - is one of the pure pleasures of golf. Bad golf is NOT the Right Hand's fault... Nope. It's the Lazy Left not pulling its weight. Not doing its job. Why's that.. Because it has Never Been Trained, so it is Under-developed & Uncoordinated. CONSIDER: Even when swinging at a baseball or softball, the Right Hand has only ever 'pushed' a bat. Any appendage can 'push' or 'shove.' But Develop the Left to 'Pull' with Precision & Power and you've got a BALANCED GOLF SWING & A BETTER GAME. * * * * * Golf prowess is Grown. You EARN your game. Few are born with natural ability and there is no magical swing fix you can wake up to overnight. I'm simply telling you the truth here. Talent gained is a process, not an event. Ability is Nurtured. My book shows you how. And once you've got it, you own it TALENT IS ITS OWN REWARD. Simply pay attention to the Drills & Activities to strengthen your non-dominant hand - and Improve Your Golf. Expect Different - But Not Difficult - new uses for your off hand. There's NO GRIND, NO FEAR & NO TENSION. STEADY USE YIELDS MEASURABLE RESULTS. You WILL FEEL IT QUICKLY. You're entitled to BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE, and only YOU can make that happen.. Ben Hogan said, "The Secret is in the Dirt." Mr. Hogan meant the Work of Practice. WINNERS MAKE IT A LABOR OF LOVE. * * * * * So that's the outline. The details are in the book. I guarantee it will change your game... Get you off the practice tee & out on the course Playing More Golf.. Golf is a great way to be outside. Let 'Left Hand in the Golf Swing' Make it Fun for You..

Could golfers and fans of the sport entertain and inspire you with just their words? In a word: Absolutely In "Golf Humor: 129 Greatest Golf Quotes from the World's Most Famous People," you will find professional golfers, world leaders, sports columnists and high profile celebrities making powerful and memorable comments about this sometimes frustrating, challenging game that captures the attention of so many Americans and worldwide fans. From the game's greatest players such as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods to world leaders like Billy Graham and Gerald Ford to movie stars like Kevin Costner and Jack Lemon, these thoughts will entertain, amuse and inspire you like nothing else. The fact is, there is nothing like golf. In this book, learn: ---What Masters' Champion Gary Player does NOT want in heaven ---Why evangelist Billy Graham NEVER prays on the golf course... ---What Arnold Palmer's best and easiest tip is to take 5 strokes off your game... ---Why actor Jay Mohr says his divorce and sexual harassment suit was NOT as frustrating as golf... Plus, 125 more witty, thoughtful and just plain zany quotes about the most garishly dressed athletes in the world... Get ready to smile, chuckle and just plain laugh out loud with "Golf Humor: 129 Greatest Golf Quotes from the World's Most Famous People."

As Mark Twain said, "Golf is a good walk spoiled." Our careers would be great walks if they weren't spoiled by the same sort of mistakes we make on the course. If we could master our mistakes and develop our discipline, we could find more success in the game of golf and the art of business. Bob is a decent guy and a great businessman-but only an average golfer. He has a dream to play the famous Bethpage Black Course, scene of two recent U.S. Opens, and survive with his dignity intact. To keep from spoiling that famous walk, he brings along his mentor, Scott Seifferlein, who has played the Bethpage Black Course many times before as a coach and competitor. While showing Bob how to think his way around the course, Scott gives him crucial tips for overcoming common mistakes. Together, they realize how the same mistakes that can spoil a scorecard can spoil any business or career. In The Game of Golf & the Art of Business, Scott tells the story of how he kept Bob's big day on Bethpage Black from becoming a bust. He shares the most important tips and tactics that he has learned from coaching thousands of players over the years. Through Scott, we learn how these are also strategies for success in the marketplace. The Game of Golf & The Art Business sprinkles an entertaining story with keen insights and useful nuggets for succeeding at whatever you do, whether on or off the course.

Golf is one of the most popular games in the world. That is a strange thing to say, since almost all serious golfers actually have a love-hate relationship with it. A good round can bring great joy and satisfaction, while a bad round can end in depression, a binge at the bar, arguments with one's partner and the need for prompt evasive action by the family cat. Although this book is written in a light-hearted manner, it contains a wealth of information about every aspect of the game. Learn about its long and speckled history and some of the quirky characters who have graced the links. It also has some advice on putting and chipping, two parts of the game which cause the occasional golfer frustration, heartache and sore knees after repeated attempts to break the clubs. Failing that you will find a selection of fascinating anecdotes about the game's greats and plenty of intriguing trivia.

"When I retire, I'll finally get my golf game in shape." This is a myth- unless you dedicate yourself to a plan for healthy living and a focus on the principles of good golf. The myth of better golf in retirement is based on a few faulty assumptions. 1. If I play everyday, I will get better. 2. The absence of work and more control over my time will result in better golf. I will be relaxed and stress free. 3. My current set of clubs and my old swing will work even better now that I am playing more. The truth about building a better game of golf in our later years is based on a very different set of principles, not mythical assumptions. The principles of improvement are: 1. Your life must become a "portfolio" of living that includes health, conditioning, positive relationships, higher purpose and meaning. 2. Your golf game must become a project with goals, objectives and specific action items that elevate your game. 3. You will need to invest in modern equipment, swing analysis and find a local teaching pro to help you build an enduring game. I have an admission to make you you, the reader and golfer. Currently, I am at a 15 year low point in my game. Two years of cancer treatment and back injury have elevated my handicap from a "5" to an "11." Selfishly, the writing of this book is for me. However, the greater good of book is for you, the recent retiree. Together, we will learn how to have a great "back nine." The following pages are a blueprint for my recovery and rebuilding of a respectable golf game. Perhaps it will serve as your blueprint as well. Today is truly the first day of a better game of golf- and life on our "back nine."

I've heard many golfers tell me that they played great but scored horribly. That statement made me really think about my own golf game. I, too, have had rounds where I've hit the ball well but it wasn't reflected in my score. How is it possible that we can hit the ball so well yet still take a 6 on a par 4 hole? The answer isn't easy, but it can be addressed. I'm not a golf pro, but I do love the game of golf. I've always wanted to improve my golf game, so this book will help both you and me.

***SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2012*** Forget the glamour and the glory of the golfing demi-gods you see on T.V. This is about the distinctly unglamorous world of the humble club caddy, and those, for better or for worse, that he serves. Seen through the eyes of a disrespected rookie, The Caddy Chronicles is the Scottish answer to Caddy Shack.

In the year 2008, there were 8.6 million seniors playing golf. That's a whopping 33% of the 28 million people who played. Even with the growing boomer population, there has yet to be a book directed specifically to golfing seniors. This is not another book about swing mechanics. It's about the challenges people face as they age, especially if they don't continue to stay fit and healthy. And it addresses the common complaint of most senior golfers, "I can't hit the ball like I used to." We want to show you how you can improve your golf game and, as a bonus, live a longer, healthier life. In this groundbreaking work we will show you: . What creates the maximum power in a golf swing . Easy ways to increase and maintain strength, flexibility and balance . How to prevent injuries on and off the course . The one activity seniors do daily that hamrs the body most . What to do about existing body aches and pains . Which everyday foods can help your golf game . How you can enjoy your round of golf more and still have energy to enjoy the rest of the day with your family and friends . What is your golf personality as far as needs, style and stress points, how that affects your game and what you do to change it to lower your score . How to stay focused on the course . How to become aware and to change the negative thoughts and words about your game that make your handicap rise . Alternative healing methods used by pros to keep them fit and playing well . Why tour players add conscious breathing to their pre-shot routine The book is divided into seven chapters. Chapter I looks at what, besides arms, (the main source of power for seniors) creates power in the golf swing. Chapter II busts the conventional myths of aging and gives suggestions on how to stay youthful and vital. In Chapter III, Dr. Cherie Smith, D.C. describes the toll golf takes on your body and how you can alleviate aches, paind and strains associated with the game. Chapter IV offers great examples of strengthening movement you can do at home, without purchasing expensive fitness equipment. Chapter V talks about what Hippocrates said, "Eat as if your food is your medicine and your medicine is your food." Many seniors complain of loss of energy. Most of this comes from sedentary living and poor nutritional habits. No preaching, only information to use as you wish, with suggestions on how you may be able to cut down or elminate toxic prescription meds. Chapter VI describes how you can take control of your mental game. Dave Bisbee divides your golf personality into a G (Tiger), O, (Jim Furyk), L (Sergio Garcia), or F (Fred Couples), how these personality types will govern what you do on the course and how you can use the information to better your game - and your life. Chapter VII shows you how changing yor self-talk will not only improve your mood but improve your game. Discover how to stay in the present moment-one shot, one hole, one round at a time. Even if you choose to make only one or two small changes as described in this book, your life will improve drastically. You'll wake up in the morning excited to have another day to find the joy in life and after a great round of golf, be able to rest comfortably, without aches and pains. This is unlike any other golf book you've ever seen, sharing age-defying secrets to a better game and a healthier life for you and your family.

Most avid golfers believe that there is a profound connection between the joys and challenges of golf and the joys and challenges of living - that the more devoted we are to the game, the more we learn about ourselves. In Passion for Golf, Roland Merullo looks carefully at those connections and at the reasons why people find themselves irresistibly attracted to golf. Drawing on the triumphs and travails of playing partners, friends, and family members, and mixing in anecdotes from his own adventures on and off the course, Merullo explores the notion of a 'true goal of golf, ' a hidden attraction that, ultimately, has more to do with deep peace and satisfaction than with the dream of playing on the PGA tour. He finds connections between fairway lessons and the mystical wisdom of Lao Tzu, Theresa of Avila, Thoreau, Jesus, Buddha, and Walt Whitman, among many others, and looks into the role of ego, anger, and silence in golf and life. More than anything else, Passion for Golf is a celebration of the game, an examination of the roots of our passion for it, and a meditation on the lessons every golfer carries away from the course and into his or her life. Publishers Weekly wrote, "For average hackers who struggle weekly to lower their scores, this slender, accessible guide offers insight into the emotional stumbling blocks that get in the way of improvement and, most importantly, enjoyment of the game... Readers who enjoyed Michael Murphy's Zen of golf classic, Golf in the Kingdom, should have room for this spiritual journey in their Christmas stocking. And, The Washington Post stated ..".Merullo provides more than enough food for thought for even the most contemplative golfer."

During the Golden Age of Sports in the 1920s, Walter Hagen was to golf what Babe Ruth was to baseball. The first professional golfer to make his living playing the game rather than teaching it, Hagen won eleven major professional tournaments over his long career -- two U.S. Opens, four British Opens, and five PGA Championships (including an amazing streak of four consecutive PGA wins) -- a record surpassed only by Jack Nicklaus. Hagen was also influential in helping to found the Ryder Cup and was the first American golfer to top $1 million in career earnings -- a figure equivalent to over $40 million today.

Award-winning sportswriter Tom Clavin has penned a thrilling biography that vividly recalls Hagen's dazzling achievements and the qualities that made him a star. Energetic, witty, and one of the best putters ever to walk the green, Hagen was a man who loved to party, was extraordinarily generous to his friends, and golfed the world over, giving exhibitions. He preferred to travel by limousine, and if he intended to stay awhile he'd bring a second limo just to transport his clothes, which were nothing but the finest. On his many trips across the Atlantic to compete in the Ryder Cup or British Open, Hagen was known to throw parties that lasted days, ending only when the ship reached the shore. He was also the first professional golfer to admit to playing not only for the love of the game, but also for the love of the winner's purse.

Walter Hagen, forerunner of today's sports superstars, is as dynamic a character as can be found in American sports history. Bringing Hagen to life with incredible detail and countless anecdotes, "Sir Walter" is the authoritative biography of the man who helped create professional golf as it's known today.

The Golf Mystic is an allegorical presentation of everyday life through the game of golf. Written in conversational style, it is the story of the wayward golf pro (Geoff) who realizes he is failing in the most important parts of his life. His golf career is in disarray and his fianc, Claire has recently left him. Geoff is about ready to give up on the game when he encounters an obscure iconoclastic golfer and teacher in the person of Joe Burlington. While mainstream golf teaching pros have rejected this master, a desperate Geoff is inspired and seeks Joe out for help. After an inauspicious start, Geoff comes to understand that Joe is a rare and special teacher, solidly grounded and uncorrupted by the technical trends and material culture in modern golf and the world at large. His simple sage advice and methods of teaching transcend anything Geoff has experienced before. Joe demonstrates how learning to play the game of golf mirrors life. It is all about relationships, and being in the moment. To be successful, one must embody universal principles of freedom and trust. In golf, these qualities must be combined with sound swing strategies. Joe's prescriptive strategies show Geoff how to view things differently. His combination of practical mental and physical exercises create positive change that bring Geoff and the reader closer to success. Golf Mystic teaches how to blend and balance each moment in life and to understand that peace and joy are based on one's perspective. Woven through the story is a proven program of swing development that will provide golfers with strategies to overcome any physical or psychological problem they may face in golf.

"Whether you struggle with the swing flaw commonly called 'coming over-the-top' or not, this Quick Guide will probably help your game." That bold first statement opens "Stop Coming Over-the-Top," but it's true. The vast majority of swing faults in any weekend player's swing can be traced back to a poor takeaway and a poor change of direction at the top of the backswing. Using some simple instruction, a few easy drills, and many diagrams, "Stop Coming Over-the-Top" can help any golfer get his swing back on plane, as well as teaching him how to improve distance and accuracy. After learning how an over-the-top move simulates a wood chopping motion, you'll be shown how a correct swing eliminates these errors. In this Quick Guide you'll learn: ** What really causes an over-the-top swing ** How to create a good shoulder coil with a big swing arc ** A simple way to get your swing on plane ** Why your lower body always starts your downswing... but not always correctly ** How to start your downswing correctly every time ** How to "hold" your wrist cock until late in your downswing ** How to stop "chicken-winging" ** And more So don't fuss with the symptoms of a poor swing. Attack the real problems and learn the basics of a fundamentally sound swing with "Stop Coming Over-the-Top"

How far do you want to hit the ball? If you're like everybody else, your answer is "just a little farther." Then "More Golf Swing Speed" is the Quick Guide for you. It focuses on the downswing-how you load the shaft at the top of your backswing and unload it at impact. It helps you understand both how to make the correct moves and how to avoid the incorrect ones: ** "Hold" or even increase your wrist cock during the downswing ** Avoid casting from the top ** Develop maximum clubhead speed as you near impact ** Learn how Hogan's supinated wrist position works ** Create a downward strike on the ball that prevents flipping ** And more There are no secret tricks to creating clubhead speed, and you don't need expensive training aids to create solid strikes on the ball. All you need is a clear understanding of what your club does during your downswing and how you can cooperate with it to get the most clubhead speed possible. All you need is "More Golf Swing Speed."

Do you want to attack the pin and leave yourself shorter putts? Then "Accurate Iron Play" is the Quick Guide for you. It focuses on the approach shot-what makes it different from a drive for distance-and how it enables you to zero in on your target. It looks at both the factors that affect your shot choices and the techniques that improve distance control and accuracy with your irons: ** Understand the strategic choices involved in approach shots ** "Hold" your wrist cock during the downswing ** Avoid casting from the top ** Make a crisp downward strike on the ball that prevents flipping ** Learn to "dial in" distances with different irons ** Control your trajectory ** And more The techniques for making better approach shots aren't hard to learn, and it doesn't take endless hours on the range to gain an amazing amount of control. All you need is a clear understanding of why the ball behaves as it does and how to choose and use the best iron for the job. All you need is "Accurate Iron Play."

What Makes Brucie Golf? and What Else Makes Brucie Golf? provide the information novices need. And duffers will find them valuable, too.

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"From the deep South to the PGA Tour, the hilarious and inspiring memoir of golfer Boo Weekley "

Ever since his breakout performance at the 2008 Ryder Cup, professional golfer Thomas Brent Weekley, known affectionately as "Boo," has captivated fans with his eccentric, Southern-fried country humor and incredible path to the PGA Tour.

True Boo is the candid and often hilarious memoir of a larger-than-life athlete, and a wild behind-the-scenes look at life on the PGA Tour. Boo takes readers on a rollicking journey that begins with his humble childhood growing up in Milton, Florida. Called "a nobody from nowhere" and the "Crocodile Dundee of golf," Boo had to earn respect on the Tour. His game ascended in record time, culminating in his now legendary Ryder Cup victories--going 2-0-1 in his three matches--and his back-to-back Verizon Heritage wins.

With stories of his personal relationships with other players on tour including Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, frequent down-home phrases, figures of speech, locker-room language, plenty of "Booisms" and never-before-seen photos, this is a golf book unlike any other.