Good Golf Made Easy: For the Complete Beginner (Paperback)

by Tony Dear (Author), Bob Atkins (Photographer)

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Product Description
If the golf bug has bitten you, what you want to know--immediately--are the basics of a good swing, the best way to manage a course, and enough of the fundamentals to enjoy the game and to make the most of whatever talent you have. This guide gets you started with lots of close-up instructional photos and none of the overly complex instructions that overwhelm beginners. From terminology and buying your first set of clubs to mastering difficult shots and working the ball, it readies you for a day on the greens. Build a solid grip; go the "five-step route to perfect posture"; align yourself properly and with good stance and ball position; develop effective practice drills; and find out about pitch shots, chip shots, lobs, and bunker play. The ins and outs of putting receive a well-deserved chapter, and the pro's warm-up routine will prepare you for the game in fine style. And, there are psychological hints and visualizations, too!


About the Author
Amarillo, TX --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (June 30, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806919620
• ISBN-13: 978-0806919621
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #295,035 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars simple, basic - perfect for the beginner., November 21, 2002

By A Customer

I don't think the author would make any claim about this book being suitable for all golfers. Those who have been playing for years probably wouldn't get much out of it. But for people who are relatively new to the game I reckon it is perfect. I expected golf instruction books to be far too complicated for me but this makes the game sound relatively straightforward. And since buying this book not only has my enjoyment level risen, I have also broken 90 for the first time. If it's science you're after, don't get it. If it's simple, basic tips that avoid 'paralysis by analysis', which so many of my golfing friends suffer from, then this book will prove very helpful.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Confusing Reviews, October 14, 2003

By A Customer

As a beginner, I was looking for a book that made instruction sound as simple as possible. I know how difficult golf is and have found some of the other instruction books way too scientific. They didn't make the game any easier. I read the previous reviews of this title and didn't know what to make of it as they were so diverse. Having now read the book I agree with those that rate it highly and totally disagree with the guy who gave it one star. I mean, he didn't even read it and seemed to be talking about an entirely different book. A book called 'Good Golf Made Easy'is obviously about instruction and not the rules of the game which he seemed to think. Anyway, I really enjoyed it and found the concepts pretty easy to grasp. It's not sophisticated and probably won't win any awards for writing but it has definitely helped my game. I'm going to supplement what I learnt in this book with lessons from my local professional but GGME has definitely given me a good start.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Confused, September 22, 2003

By	Michael Mayes (Las Vegas, NV United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Golf Rules Illustrated 2000 Rules: The United States Golf Association: An Official Publication of the USGA USGA (Paperback)

At the time of this writing, the only other two reviews of this book refer to "instruction" and how this book helped them improve thier play. However, unless I missing something in the title, this book is supposed to be about the "rules" of golf...not how to "play" golf. What gives? Should someone looking for a book on the rules of golf consider this tome or is it beter suited to someone desiring to learn the game? Either the book title is misleading or the folks who reviewd this book read something entirely different. Perhaps someone from the editorial staff at amazon could clarify this. The 1-star rating of this book is only posted to fulfill the requirement that one must rate a book before posting a review. I haven't read this book, but was only trying to read other reviews to help make a buying decision. In fact, this could be is a great rules book OR a great instruction book. It would be nice to know which it is.