Golf's Short Game For Dummies [Paperback]

Michael Patrick Shiels (Author), Michael Kernicki (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 4, 2005

Easy-to-grasp techniques for improving the short game
About 70 percent of the shots in a round of golf are taken 75 yards from the pin or closer, making the short game the most significant factor in a golfer's score. This practical guide shows readers how to shave strokes off their game by improving their pitching, chipping, bunker play, and putting. Golfers will find expert tips on choosing the right wedges, putters, and balls, as well as illustrated step-by-step instructions on swings used in short-game shots. They'll also find information on how to beat bunkers and other hazards and how to play various lies-in deep rough, from the fairway, uphill, side-hill, and off bare ground. There's also a section on stretches, exercises, and drills to improve techniques, as well as tips on reading greens for accurate putting.
Michael Patrick Sheils (Birmingham, MI) is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America. He has written four books, and his articles and columns have appeared in worldwide magazines and newspapers. Michael Kernicki (Miami Beach, FL) has been a PGA member for 27 years and is currently the Head Professional at the historic Indian Creek Country Club in Miami Beach.

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From the Back Cover

Packed with fun drills and exercises

Chip, pitch, and putt your way to a better score

On average, 50 percent of your golf score is based on shots 50 yards or closer to the green. Packed with tips, techniques, drills, and exercises, this handy guide gives you the know-how you need to improve your short game — pitch and chip shots, bunker play, and putting — and dramatically lower your score.

Discover how to:

• Improve your chip, pitch, and bunker shots
• Fine-tune your putting
• Select the right wedges and putter
• Apply the techniques of top pros
• Fix common problems

About the Author

Michael Patrick Shiels writes frequently for golf magazines and is the official golf writer of the PGA of America's Michigan section.

Michael Kernicki is currently the Head Professional at the Indian Creek Country Club in Miami Beach.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (March 4, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764569201
• ISBN-13: 978-0764569203
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #961,555 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Absolute mediocrity, December 26, 2010

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Alexander Ustinoff "Man with heart of golf" (Minsk, Belarus) - See all my reviews

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Absolutely mediocre book with low-quality illustrations. However, there are some interesting short game drills described there so if someone is addicted to buying golf books this one has a right to be bought.

4.0 out of 5 stars excelent deal on this book, thanks, July 29, 2010

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Received this book for a very good price and it came in very good condition. The hubby and I are happy.

3.0 out of 5 stars Better than most golf books, but nothing really enlightening, August 3, 2008

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I like the dummies books and I have read my share of golf instruction books. This one is alright. Nothing great and nothing lame. It does have solid instruction, but nothing novel here.