Golf Etiquette [Hardcover]

Barbara Puett (Author), Jim Apfelbaum (Author), Carrell Grigsby (Author), Tom Kite (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 1992

The essential golf etiquette handbook.

Tiger Wood's popularity has introduced golf to thousands. Very few, however know proper golf etiquette--which is essential to enjoying the game. The revised edition of the classic book is vital for amateur and experienced players in addressing golf's number one problem: slow play. The book Paul Harvey lauded as "The first and last word on how properly to behave on and off the golf course" covers:

*Proper attire
*Playing through
*Playing with strangers
*And much more

All the latest advances are taken into account: satellite-based yardage systems, alternative spikes, and cell phones. Its handy size and useful photos and diagrams make Golf Etiquette the perfect guide for on-the-fly tips and rules.

Editorial Reviews

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"This book is long overdue. Must reading." --Tom Kite

"Golf Etiquette should be on every golfer's bookshelf." --Ben Crenshaw

"If every golfer would read this book, it would make the golf professional's job that much easier."--Harvey Penick, author of Harvey Penick's Little Red Book

About the Author

Barbara Puett is a golf instructor to 500-1000 beginning students each year. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and a former physical education and science teacher in the Austin public school system, she has competed and won amateur golf tournaments at the state and local level for two decades. She was named Golf Teacher of the Year by the Austin American-Statesman in 1989. Her comments on golf etiquette have been featured in USA Today and Golf Illustrated. The mother of three children, she lives in Austin with her husband, Roane.

Jim Apfelbaum is a freelance writer, editor, and entrepreneur. A Philadelphia native, Jim now lives in Austin with his wife, Sandra, three cats, and a growing collection of golf memorabilia. He prefers to walk and carry his own clubs. A contributor to Illustrated and Golf Journal, this is his first book.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press; 1st edition (June 15, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 031207686X
• ISBN-13: 978-0312076863
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,622,275 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Golf Etiquette, December 18, 1999

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M. Pratt (Spokane, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Golf Etiquette (Hardcover)

This is a must book for the beginner to scratch golfer. Given the burgeoning popularity of golf, every golfer should read this book to ensure the heritage and customs are adheared to. From what to wear to when to speak, this book will keep any golfer out of trouble. Small enough to carry on or off the course. A fun and educational read.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every golfer should read this book at least once!, December 7, 2008

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This review is from: Golf Etiquette, Revised Edition (Hardcover)

Every new golfer (and maybe some who have been playing for awhile, if you know what I mean) should have to read this book. It provides useful tips on how to properly conduct yourself on the course, the club house, and pro shop, so you don't make an a$$ of yourself.

If you don't have an experienced golfer to show you the ropes, this book can do the job!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for all golfers, March 30, 2009

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Bill C. (Hopewell Junction, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Golf Etiquette, Revised Edition (Hardcover)

This book should be mandatory reading for all new golfers. I received an autographed copy of the previous edition when I took a golf class from the author Barbara Puett in Austin, Texas. Now that my son is learning golf, I bought the current edition.