Venus on the Fairway : Creating a Swing--and a Game--That Works for Women [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Debbie Steinbach (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 6, 2001

Despite the distinct differences in the way women and men should swing a golf club, golf instruction has almost always been presented from the male perspective. In Venus on the Fairway, Debbie Steinbach bridges that instructional gender gap by teaching a body-and-mind method for women only.

With the aid of step-by-step instruction, helpful photography, and simple visual keys, women golfers will learn to play better golf by keeping things simple--from basic grip and setup fundamentals to the full swing. Rather than overload the reader with highly technical swing instruction, Steinbach emphasizes practical drills that teach how to "feel" key swing movements, reinforced by a simple and positive teaching style. Steinbach also helps readers choose the right equipment, explains essential rules and etiquette tips, and offers useful advice on playing with male counterparts.

For women entering the game for the first time or anyone looking for a fresh start, Venus on the Fairway teaches an improved method and ensures that they have fun while learning.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Debbie’s sincere delivery, along with her knowledge of the game and entertaining manner, makes this book a hole in one! -- Shirley Spork, founding member of the LPGA Tour and member of the LPGA Teaching Division Hall of Fame

Venus on the Fairway [is] a refreshing approach to teaching women the game I love. -- Hollis Stacy, three-time U.S. Women’s Open champion

About the Author

Debbie Steinbach played the LPGA Tour for eleven years before becoming and LPGA teaching professional. Ranked as one of the top fifty instructors in the country by Golf for Women magazine, Steinbach teaches at The Reserve in Indian Wells, California.

Kathlene Bissell is the author of Fred Couples: Golf’s Reluctant Superstar and has written for Golf Illustrated, Golf for Women, and Private Clubs magazines. She lives in Florida.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (April 6, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809299828
• ISBN-13: 978-0809299829
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,391,810 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Karinka, July 25, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Venus on the Fairway : Creating a Swing--and a Game--That Works for Women (Paperback)

I really liked this book. I have had both individual and private lessons...from men...and I still had problems with hitting the balls thin, fat, or worse yet...not at all. After reading this book, I am consistently making contact with the ball. It is easy to read, the tips are easy to apply...and after reading it...I took 6 strokes off right from the start. My swing "feels" easier and I am looking forward to improving my game even more. I liked it...and I have read more golf instruction books than I care to remember. For beginners and intermediate players...this is a "keeper."

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best woman's golf book ever!, December 28, 2002

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robert (Seattle. Washington) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Venus on the Fairway : Creating a Swing--and a Game--That Works for Women (Paperback)

... Debbie approaches golf instruction from a fun, novel way that hooked my wife into reading her first golf book. She was so excited that we spent the holidays swinging clubs and planning our next trip south to try out Debbie's techniques. The boob factor was my wife's favorite section! If you have a female golf enthusiast in the family, I give this book a two thumbs up as the perfect gift.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Leary of the instruction, March 30, 2002

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Christina (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Venus on the Fairway : Creating a Swing--and a Game--That Works for Women (Paperback)

After 15 years of playing golf i have been troubled by just about every bad habit imaginable. However, the most disturbing one was the use of my hips during the golf swing.

This book advocates using the hips as a power source. It also insinuates that using the hips is some sort of new idea. Please listen to me. I was taught this same info 15 years ago and it does not work. I was taught that as a woman, our hips are wider and in order to hit a long ball the hips must be very active in the swing. All this did was lead to me casting the club and spinning out on the downswing. Using the hips is not new theory. It is an old theory thrown away years ago. Read David leadbetter or Dave Pelz or any of golf's gurus and they will tell you this is bunk. It took me years to straighten out my timing and undo the damage that this type of teaching does.

The author equates using our hips to using our womb power... Oh Please! A pro once said that it amazed them that women ever learned the golf swing with all the bunk that they are taught. This book contains that bunk. Good Luck