Golf Fore Beginners: The Fundamentals [Paperback]

Stephen J. Rutherber (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This is an excellent book for the novice golfer. Ruthenberg, a golf professional at Michigan University's golf courses, is careful never to talk above his audience or assume foreknowledge. He divides the book into four parts: rules and general information, the golf swing, execution of shots, and tips on practicing and playing on the course. Included are extensive photographs and graphs (not seen) that are used to emphasize the instruction. The fine advice and reasonable price make this book a very attractive purchase for public libraries.
- Jeffrey Gay, Bridgewater P.L., Mass.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: RGS Publishing; 1st edition (March 15, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 096315141X
• ISBN-13: 978-0963151414
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,149,233 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent comprehensive yet clear compendium of golf basics, July 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Golf Fore Beginners: The Fundamentals (Paperback)

This is the perfect book for beginners. The instructional chapters are clear and basic. The additional information on clubs, golf course ratings, ball trajectories, etiquette and more provide answers to all sorts of mysteries that await the beginner golfer.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For duffers and others, August 15, 2001

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This review is from: Golf Fore Beginners: The Fundamentals (Paperback)

Initially, I signed up for a series of introductory golf lessons at a local course. The instructor was twenty-five years my junior, and insisted on making comparisons between golf and tennis, a sport about which he knew nothing and I knew a lot. I realized that a book was mandatory.

After ordering almost every beginner's golf book in the Seattle Public Library system (and finding most of limited use), I happened upon Golf Fore Beginners, and learned more in an hour than I did in several hours of lessons. Clear instructions about exactly how to grip, swing, follow through, etc. are accompanied by excellent illustrations.

This book is a must for any beginning golfer or for someone who has been playing for a while and has run into difficulties. Careful reading and diligent application of the principles clearly explained in Rutherford's Golf Fore Beginners should result in a significant improvement in play.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, March 5, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Golf Fore Beginners: The Fundamentals (Paperback)

This book is very basic, all inclusive, for the beginner. As a
woman who wants to teach golf, this book will serve as an outline
for my classes.