Feeling Naked on the First Tee: An Essential Guide for New Women Golfers [Paperback]

Ann Kelly (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 10, 2007

Finally a book that will boost the confidence of a new woman golfer, written by someone who knows how it feels! Packed with helpful hints, Feeling Naked on the First Tee explains parts of the game that other golf books don't talk about, in language the beginner can understand.

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...what to wear, where to stand, where to park the cart, how to mark your ball - things that no one had told me before. -- Claudia Yull, Sarasota, Fl

As a long time teaching professional, I know that "Naked on the First Tee" will lessen the fear that new women golfers may have on the golf course. Excellent information in an easy to read, clever format. -- Norm Jackson, Head Golf Professional, Cowichan Golf Club, BC

I was very self-conscious about trying this game before I read this informative little book. -- Jane Wilson, Austin, Texas

It would take years of playing to learn what Ann Kelly tells you in Naked on the First Tee. -- Barbara Campbell. Quebec City, Quebec

Wonderful advice for the new, and not-so-new nervous golfer. -- Eric Francis, Sports Columnist, Calgary Sun newspaper

his guide is full of great tips that will help you avoid embarrassment and give you confidence as you head to the course. -- Dale Broughton, Golf Teaching Professional, Victoria, BC

From the Author

For several years I have been looking for solutions to alleviate the trepidation and self-consciousness that many women feel on the golf course. Finding nothing in the marketplace that speaks to new, nervous women golfers to give them a basic overview of the game and answer some of their questions such as...What do I wear? How do I get started? ...led me to write Naked on the First Tee. I know that this guide will provide new golfers with "need to know" basic information which could be critical to their success and enjoyment of this game.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: GA Kelly Publishing; Revised 2007 edition (December 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0968628907
• ISBN-13: 978-0968628904
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #421,297 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Little book, concise, helpful, September 27, 2004

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This review is from: Feeling Naked on the First Tee: An Essential Guide for New Women Golfers (Paperback)

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This is a small, short book. In such a format, it is impossible to cover all of the basics and fundamentals of the golf culture to help a woman feel comfortable her first time on the golf course. That said, this book is a good attempt. If you only have a couple of hours to prepare, and you want to feel as comfortable as possible, I would recommend this book to very new women golfers. It includes a little bit of everything: terminology, culture, etiquette, rules, logistics and practicalities, how to dress, lingo, etc. It also includes some very helpful things that I personally liked: an actual scorecard with the different parts explained, a picture of the different irons, and a chart of hints for "picking up the pace" on the course. It is only 69 pages long so there is only so much that fits, but if you're busy, and you need a CRASH course to get ready, this is your book.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Guide to Recruit New Female Golfers, December 20, 2005

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Penny Arp (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Feeling Naked on the First Tee: An Essential Guide for New Women Golfers (Paperback)

This is a great guide to introduce new female golfers to the sport, especially the "40 something" group who often feel intimidated by the protocol and mystique associated with the game. The book's brevity and practical information makes it an easy read for women who are juggling careers, families and other commitments. Having organized numerous casual golf outings during the past several years, I am all to familiar with the discomfort that new and even experienced female golfers share concerning their deportment and skill level on the course. Ann Kelly's guide helps to demystify a game that serves as both a great social and recreational outlet for women. I continue to recommend this book to all of my female friends who are considering taking up the game of golf or who are already hooked on the sport.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For the Beginner Golfer, August 31, 2005

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Letta Meinen (Salado, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Feeling Naked on the First Tee: An Essential Guide for New Women Golfers (Paperback)

I bought this for the title as was curious about the book. It is a list of things a beginner golfer will need to know if she wants to take up the game of golf. I was surprised at how thorough it was as it covered everything from golf course holes and what they looked like, bag, balls, clubs, clothes, and accessories.

You will find drawings on every page to show just what the author was talking about even a layout of a golf hole. For any new golfer I would suggest buying this book or for some husband or boyfriend to buy this for her. I have played golf for over 50 years but as the title says feeling naked on the first tee, can hit you during tournament play. I can feel how a new golfer would feel when she goes out to play for the first time.

The book is well written in easy to understand wording. The drawings are well done and even includes at the end a place to record your progress. Nice little sized book that you could take with you in your golf bag for easy reference.

Letta Meinen