The Golf Handbook, Third Edition: The Complete Guide to the Greatest Game [Paperback]

Vivien Saunders (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 24, 2006

Play Like a Pro with The Golf Handbook

Looking to increase your enjoyment of the sport, improve your technique, and, ultimately, take strokes off your scorecard? Comprehensive and easy-to-use, this fully redesigned and updated third edition of the classic manual The Golf Handbook offers essential tips and strategies, plus hundreds of new diagrams, full-color photographs, and features on modern golfing greats like Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh, and Sergio Garcia.

Because The Golf Handbook focuses on every aspect of the game—from how to grip the club to advanced strategy and shot making—this book is valuable for the beginning putter, the competitive low-handicap player, and golfers of every skill level in between.

In The Golf Handbook you’ll find tips on:

• Perfecting your stance, grip, and swing for each shot

• Mastering every club in the bag, from driver to putter

• How to navigate different kinds of courses

• Exercises and practice programs for players at every stage

• Selecting the right equipment

• Strategies for competitive play

• How to make shots in adverse conditions

• The language of golf, the rules, the etiquette, and the bets

• The history of the game and its great players—from Bobby Jones to Jack Nicklaus to Annika Sorenstam

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

In The Golf Handbook, golf pro Vivien Saunders starts by teaching the basic stance, grip, and swing that first-time players need in order to enjoy the game. The instruction progresses as the golfer's skill level does, and every shot on the course from the drive to the sand wedge, from putting to hitting out of the rough is taught in detail. The Golf Handbook's clear diagrams and easy-to-use tips make it the ideal guide for any player, from weekend duffer to low handicapper.

But The Golf Handbook isn't just about technique; it also addresses key questions about tactical play, fitness, and equipment. Plus, it's a great read, with sections on the history of golf, the greatest players of the game, and the famous courses where every golfer dreams of testing his or her skill, made complete with photographs. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

The Golf Handbook is designed to teach the basics of golf, increase your enjoyment of the sport, improve your technique, and, ultimately, take strokes off your scorecard. Because it focuses on the complete game-from how to grip the club to advanced strategy and shot making-this book is valuable for the beginning duffer, the competitive low handicap player, and golfers of every skill level in between.

In The Golf Handbook you'll find information on:

The stance, grip, and swing for each shot
The 14 weapons-mastering every club in the bag, from driver to putter
Exercise and practice programs for all stages and standards
Finding the best equipment for you
Strategies for competitive play
Shot making and playing in adverse conditions
Percentage golf-going for the probable, not the impossible
Golf versus architect-the challenge of the course
The language of golf, the rules, the etiquette, and the bets
The history of the game and its great players-from Bobby Jones to Jack Nicklaus to Phil Mickelson --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press; 3 edition (January 24, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0307337146
• ISBN-13: 978-0307337146
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #256,311 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I used to shoot low 100's, now I shoot low 90's/high80's, September 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Golf Handbook: The Complete Guide to the Greatest Game (Paperback)

I've been playing golf for about 3 years now. This book helped my golf game come together and I review it before I play or practice. It is like a pocket-size dictionary for golf. I even carry it in my golf bag in case I get into trouble on the course. If you want to start shooting lower scores, you must practice, practice, practice. This book will be a valuable guide to keep you focused. I read this book for the physical aspect of the game and Golf Is Not A Game Of Perfect for the mental aspect.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most concise explanation of the worlds most complex game, June 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Golf Handbook: The Complete Guide to the Greatest Game (Paperback)

If you could only buy one book on golf this should be the one. This book is well-written with easy to understand illustrations and explanations. Perfect to get the beginner up and running or for the advanced golfer to get back on track. Every golfer should have a copy, I highly recommend it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for all golfers, December 8, 1998

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This review is from: The Golf Handbook: The Complete Guide to the Greatest Game (Paperback)

Easily the best golf guide I've ever read. As a horrible golfer myself, this guide helped improved my game incredibly. It contains everything from bad lines, history of the game, club types ... you name it. The only guide you'll ever need