The PGA Manual of Golf: The Professional's Way to Learn and Play Better Golf (Revised and Updated) (Hardcover)

by Rick Martino (Author), Don Wade (Author) "Vhile golf's traditions are firmly rooted in early Scotland, there is ample evidence based on written references and artwork that early variations of the game..." (more)
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Product Description
THE PGA MANUAL OF GOLF is truly the book for every golfer-high handicap or scratch, every day or once-a-month, young or old, novice or seasoned pro. It includes everything from selection of equipment to pre-shot fundamentals, from exercise and physical training to the mental side of the game. Designed by PGA instructors, the book offers practical programs and exercise regimens to improve performance and flexibility, including graphics that detail stances and body placement, sequence shots of the game's best swings, a history of the sport, and memorable quotes from golf's greatest personalities.

About the Author
Rick Martino is the PGA of America's Director of Instruction. Don Wade is the senior vice president/editorial director for the Golf Society of the United States and a former editor of Golf Digest magazine.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing; Revised edition (May 16, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446526533
• ISBN-13: 978-0446526531
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #684,953 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Mainly overview, many words, few pictures,, January 24, 2004

By A Customer

This book was a poor choice for me.

I am taking up golf for the first time so I was looking for a book that would be very specific to the fundamentals. I wanted step by step instructions that included detailed pictures. I also wanted concise information on golf rules, etiquette, and equipment technology trade-offs.

This book has a lot of information but it depends on word after word to tell its story. Very few pictures are included to supplement the information. Therefore, it fails almost totally at my first requirement for detatiled fundamentals. The second requirement is partially met. There is information available on many topics but it is not concise.

Overall, reading this book was like sitting through a friend's vacation slide show. I listen to all the general comments and tangents(which someone else may find interesting), waiting for the specific nugget I'm interested in, but ultimately fall asleep.

If you enjoy broad discussions or want a higher level overview, this book may be right for you - but it did not meet my requirements.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for golfers all around, December 29, 2003

By	T. Enst - See all my reviews

This is one of the most comprehensive books on golf around. There is a wealth of information on virtually every aspect of the game, from the physical mechanics of making the stroke, to the mental side of playing. Everything in here is required knowledge for anyone playing golf, or someone looking to get started.

Probably my only problem with the book is the lack of exercises listed. A great many appear as pictures with short captions, but many of these drills may be helpful to a variety of players. If performed incorrectly, they may damage your game, which is probably why they were not described in detail, but given that almost every segment ends with "Listed to what your PGA instructor says", it would be nice to know that the PGA trusts its readers to do just that.

Another part that would have been nice, but not neccesary, would be a more in-depth section on club design and construction. With so many people going out to buy custom made equipment, a little more information on exactly what standards are used to determine club length etc. might have put some people's minds at ease when at the pro shop. We all trust the PGA and its professionals, but knowing what they know isn't going to detract all that much from our experience. Rather, it can help us understand why we pay more for fitted gear.

In sum, buy this before you buy any other book on golf. Then, if you still feel you need more even with an instructor, shop around.

5.0 out of 5 stars A book for all golf instructors and serious players., December 22, 2007

By	Par 4 Golf CC "Coach H. Turk Walker" (Dayton, OH.) - See all my reviews

From the PGA Teaching Manual to The PGA Manual Of Golf I have had the opportunity to gain the knowledge that has help me become a good coach and teacher and not just a instructor. If you are serious about your game and want to get better I sincerly recomend that you add The PGA Manual Of Golf to your library. Coach H Turk Walker