The Golf Instruction Manual [Hardcover]

Steve Newell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 21, 2001

Expert instruction that will transform the game of players at all levels. Golf is a game in which even the experienced player can reap the benefits from expert instruction. Covering every possible aspect of developing a repeatable, effective golf swing, Steve Newell's Golf Instruction Manual works systematically through every type of shot -- from tee shots, iron play, pitching and chipping to coping with bunkers and putting. Each section includes a test to establish your level of ability and provides a series of progressive exercises designed to develop your technique. A section on the top 10 most common faults that can creep into your game shows you how to fix them quickly and efficiently. Playing the Game: Beyond striking the ball, The Golf Instruction Manual also shows you routines to help you think more decisively on the course and deal with high-pressure situations. An invaluable reference section advises you on buying equipment, guides you through all-important golf etiquette, clearly explains golf's most important rules, and defines all the key terms used by golfers. A self-improvement guide to better golf, offering a fast track to a lower handicap for all -- from the novice to the experienced club golfer.

Editorial Reviews

Review

...well illustrated and among the best of its kind. (Toledo Blade)

About the Author

Steve Newell is the instruction editor for Golf World, Europe's premier golf magazine, and has worked with many of the world's leading golfers and teachers. He has written several golf books, including How to Build a Classic Golf Swing and The Complete Short Game, both with two-time US Open champion Ernie Els, and The Greatest Golf Lesson of the 20th Century with teaching guru John Jacobs. He was also the contributing editor on Dorling Kindersley's Ultimate Golf Techniques.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: DK ADULT (February 21, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789471647
• ISBN-13: 978-0789471642
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #553,005 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #73 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Coaching > Golf

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An "Eagle" of a Golf Book, September 27, 2004

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R. Edwards (Downingtown, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Golf Instruction Manual (Hardcover)

This is the best golf self-instruction book that I've ever purchased. It's laid out very logically with self-assessment, than targeted drills and tips to improve based upon your skill level. Basic fundamentals are stressed throughout the text. I refer to this book constantly as the flaws in my golf swing change! Do your game a favor and pick up this book. If you read it, your practice will improve and so will your scores.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book to have, April 6, 2001

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"scubajames" (Traverse City, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Golf Instruction Manual (Hardcover)

This book is divided into several scetions : on the tee, iron play, pitching, chipping, bunker play, and putting. In each of these sections you have to do an assessment of your skill. Then based on that skill, you are directed to a section to improve. Each section advances from level one to level three. THere is a chapter on faults and fixes, playing the game, and the art of shot making. Many pictures help in the application of the shots. Well organized and a must if you want to improve your score

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helped My Game, May 8, 2004

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Tariq Ahmed "DopeJam.com | CFlex.net | FlexIn... (Tracy, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Golf Instruction Manual (Hardcover)

I don't know what the first reviewer didn't like about this book. This book is the bible to my second religion called golf. I'm a newbie, and I didn't have the money to spend on expensive lessons; so I'm completely self taught. My first book was Golf for Dummies, and it's ok as an introduction I guess. But the book is overly wordy, and it's hard to describe the motion of golf with words. The Golf Instruction realizes this problem in golf books and focuses mostly on high resolution full page color visuals with just little blurbs explaining the situation.

True, none of the information is top secret. There's no silver bullets. No exclusive tips. Golf has been around for many many decades, so there are a number of drills and techniques that have been accumulated in the world of golf. All this book does it compiles all that knowledge into a handy easy to absorb reference that you can immediately implement.

Put it this way, I was just at the Tracy Golf Course, ranked one the hardest 9 holes in California. It is EXTREMELY hard. Even experienced people lose 3-4 balls a session. And I drove 275 yards dead center on three holes. And it's all because of this book. When I'm at the driving range, and the ball isn't doing what I want it to do, I go back to the book to recheck the checklist and practice some of the drills.

There are a couple of drills though that I wouldn't mind them clarifying on. But I make it a point to just randomly flip to a page and do some refreshers.

I still have a long way to go, up till now I've been mostly focusing on my drives - and I think I've gotten that pretty much figured out. It's the short irons and putting I have to focus on now, so it's back to my bible - the golf instruction manual. If you want to ask me any questions feel free to email me at [e-mail].