Golf Rules Quick Reference Stroke Play Guide: Find the answers to your questions [Spiral-bound]

Yves Ton-That (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 2004

A concise version of "Golf Rules & Etiquette Crystal Clear" (3909596037) in a handy pocketbook format for use on the course. Every golfer knows: on the course you run into a rules problem, where you wish, you had a Referee at your side, or someone that knows the rules of golf for sure. With the this guide you will be able to find the answers to practically any questions that may arise on the course during a round of golf. It is plastic coated and in a handy size format. To save even more time, the index is organised into sections such as "Tee", "Bunker", "Water Hazard", "Green" etc. The overview on the last page is especially innovative. With the help of this chart the player is able to answer 80 per cent of his questions right there, without even having to flip open the booklet! This book belongs in every golfers bag.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Golf Rules Quick Reference Guide" makes it easy for even dummies to interpret golf rules. -- Arizona Republic, June 10, 2004

"If you find the Rules of Golf confusing, you'll love this book ... the best effort yet to decipher the Rules." -- Golf Digest, March 2005

"It truly is a compact, easy way to settle arguments and keep everybody honest." -- Southland Golf, February 2005

Voted #2 "Best New Product of the Year" -- 2004 PGA Merchandise Show

From the Author

In golf there are more rules than in any other sport. Knowing them all is both impossible and unnecessary as you have the chance to confer with your fellow-players and to consult the rule book. However experience has shown that the structure of the official rule book is too complicated for players to find the information they need in the short space of time available. This reference book solves the problem as it provides the answers to your particular rule queries, both quickly and simply. All the rules problems which come up on the golf course are dealt with within its pages.

The book is also well suited to refreshing your knowledge of the rules.

Whether you learn how to avoid incurring penalty strokes or how to use relief procedures to help your game - I am confident that you will be able to save several strokes each round using this quick reference guide.

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 40 pages
• Publisher: Artigo Publishing International, Artigo LLC (May 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3909596029
• ISBN-13: 978-3909596027
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,375,081 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #48 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Sports > Miscellaneous > Reference

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Concise, well illustrated, and perfect size to put in your bag, June 20, 2006

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Darwin "Computer consultant" (Redmond, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Golf Rules Quick Reference Stroke Play Guide: Find the answers to your questions (Spiral-bound)

Love this guide! The rules explanations are short and to the point. The illustrations round out the text perfectly so even a 6YO can understand most examples without the accompanying text. And the waterproof, spiral-bound guide is the perfect size to stick in your bag for quick retrieval and settling any dispute or rules question on the spot.

Very useful for resolving situations like: ball on cart path (free relief drop 1-club length no nearer the hole), ball behind tree/obstacle (optionally declare unplayable for 1 penalty stroke, then drop 2-club lengths back no nearer the hole OR drop along line straight back from pin OR re-hit from preceding lie--or just hit it where it lies and take your chances), ball embedded on spongy fairway/fringe/green (free relief drop no nearer hole), out-of-bounds (re-hit from original lie with 1 penalty stroke--do NOT take a drop where it went OOB like many casual players do!) and much more.

I think every golfer should carry this in his or her bag--especially if you have a few bucks riding on each hole! As conveniently sized and priced as it is, there's no excuse not to.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very practical!, September 17, 2004

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Steve - See all my reviews

This review is from: Golf Rules Quick Reference Stroke Play Guide: Find the answers to your questions (Spiral-bound)

This is a super, practical book with all the information you need. Suitable for beginners and advanced golfers alike. Gives great tips on how to save a few strokes and avoid penalties. Easy to use and small enough to carry around with you. Highly recommended.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rules Guide, September 19, 2004

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Larry Watt (Phoenix, Arizona) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Golf Rules Quick Reference Stroke Play Guide: Find the answers to your questions (Spiral-bound)

The Quick Reference Guide has a wealth of information. The guide covers every situation a golfer would normally encounter during a round of golf. The guide shows the proper relief procedures for obstruction, abnormal ground condition, water hazard, lateral water hazard, unplayable lie and other situations using pictures and illustrations. Every golfer should carry the guide with them. "Golf Rules and Etiquette Crystal Clear" is an excellent hardcopy book by the same author.