The Complete Idiot's Guide to Golf [Paperback]

Michelle McGann (Author), Matthew Rudy (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Complete Idiot's Guide | Publication Date: May 1, 1997

You're no idiot, of course. You run your projects like clockwork, keep the neatest yard on the block, and even manage to plan a major family vacation. But when it comes to sinking a little white ball into a hole, you're not sure what's taking the biggest clubbing--your ego or the ball. Don't hang up the golf spikes yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Golf helps you build the skills you need to beomce a consistent, more successful golfer. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Michelle McGann has played on the LPGA tour since 1989. She has seven tour victories, including a perfect 4-0 record in playoffs, and was a member of the winning 1996 Solheim Cup team.
Matthew Rudy is the instruction editor at Golf Digest magazine. He is the author of such golf instruction books as Breaking 90 with Johnny Miller and Golf Digest’s Perfect Your Swing, and collaborated with other Golf Digest editors on Breaking 100, 90, 80. Before joining Golf Digest in 1999, he was a golf reporter at Sports Illustrated. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Alpha (May 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028617606
• ISBN-13: 978-0028617602
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #594,599 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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54 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic beginner's guide, August 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Golf (Paperback)

I bought this book after walking away unhappy with "Golf for Dummies" (2nd ed.). This book is so much better, because it focuses on things a beginner golfer needs to know, instead of trivia we don't really care about. After reading this book I have improved my swing and hit as well as picked out a good club set with the help of the chapter on clubs. I'll read this book over and over again as I become hooked on golf.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great intro to golf for those who are just learning., November 3, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Golf (Paperback)

While Michelle McGann comes across well in this publication, much of the credit should go to her ghost writer who seems to have done an excellent job in translating a pro's techniques into layman's terms. This is a good book which is a valuable learning tool for those who are just being introduced to the sport. Subjects are discussed in a very simple, concise way, and at no times does the author speak to the reader in a condescending way. A great read.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great intro to golf, September 15, 2004

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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Golf (Paperback)

I purchased this book to learn enough about golf to play a game with my boss. This book and a couple hours practice did the trick. It taught me all the golf specific jargon, the rules, and the basics of proper swing and form. Whether you want to play like a pro, or just play well enough to keep from looking like a fool, this is a perfect starting place.