Golf For Dummies
by: Gary McCord
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If you don't know the difference between a lob wedge and a lemonwedge, check out Golf for Dummies, by CBS commentator GaryMcCord, one of the game's most colorful--andknowledgeable--characters. It's a wonderful, often hilarious, neverboring introduction to the game. Don't let the foreword by KevinCostner or the afterword by Hootie and the Blowfish confuse the issue;this is a terrifically sound, easy-to-follow primer. McCord'spotato-chip drill--yes, potato-chip drill--will revolutionize yourswing, and your thinking, with overtones that could spill directlyinto off-the-course existence, as well.
Product Description:
Discover how to take strokes off your game by improving the technique of your swing with step-by-step photos and master the all - important putt to better your score. Whether you're new to golf or a long-time duffer, this easy-to-follow guide will get you into the swing of things by helping you to: Master grip, stance, and swing; Fix common faults; Improve your putting; Know the score on rules and etiquette; Take advantage of high-tech equipment; Shape up with golf--specific exercises; Where to play in the UK and Europe; How to choose your golf balls and clubs; Getting and staying in golf shape; Getting the most from your lessons; Developing your own swing; Putting, chipping, and pitching; and Special shots, conditions, and considerations.
If you don't know the difference between a lob wedge and a lemonwedge, check out Golf for Dummies, by CBS commentator GaryMcCord, one of the game's most colorful--andknowledgeable--characters. It's a wonderful, often hilarious, neverboring introduction to the game. Don't let the foreword by KevinCostner or the afterword by Hootie and the Blowfish confuse the issue;this is a terrifically sound, easy-to-follow primer. McCord'spotato-chip drill--yes, potato-chip drill--will revolutionize yourswing, and your thinking, with overtones that could spill directlyinto off-the-course existence, as well.
Product Description:
Discover how to take strokes off your game by improving the technique of your swing with step-by-step photos and master the all - important putt to better your score. Whether you're new to golf or a long-time duffer, this easy-to-follow guide will get you into the swing of things by helping you to: Master grip, stance, and swing; Fix common faults; Improve your putting; Know the score on rules and etiquette; Take advantage of high-tech equipment; Shape up with golf--specific exercises; Where to play in the UK and Europe; How to choose your golf balls and clubs; Getting and staying in golf shape; Getting the most from your lessons; Developing your own swing; Putting, chipping, and pitching; and Special shots, conditions, and considerations.
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- Golf for Dummies
I purchased this for my husband, who is a beginner golfer.He said it's very helpful, along with a wonderful sense of humor by the author, making it a lot of fun to read.It was recommended by a friend golfer and I'm glad I bought it.
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- golf for dummies
The book and DVD are very helpful. It can easily be a referance book and it is also a pretty good read. Gary is very entertaining and knowledgeable about the sport. I highly recomend this for any golfer.
Rating: - Funny stuff
It's more valuable for the funny stories than it is for the golf tips.For absolute beginners it might have more value.Still, it's a funny book.
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- Golf for Gary McCord and his Editors
"Golf for Dummies" 3rd Edition is a weak attempt by a Professional (Gary McCord) to help beginners find their way around playing golf.For the most part, I found this book traveling the ranges of advanced play to intermediate play, to history of golf, to various professional courses and to techniques in how Gary made it into professional golf world.That seems good for those who do not want to play golf. But for me, I found the reading quite challenging.Gary missed making a smooth transition ... Read More
Rating: - Great book for explaining the fundamentals
This is a great book that explains the fundamentals.It has been my experience that most golf problems are due to lack of understanding the fundamentals.
I have been golfing for years and found it to be a great review.
- Golf for DummiesI purchased this for my husband, who is a beginner golfer.He said it's very helpful, along with a wonderful sense of humor by the author, making it a lot of fun to read.It was recommended by a friend golfer and I'm glad I bought it.
- golf for dummiesThe book and DVD are very helpful. It can easily be a referance book and it is also a pretty good read. Gary is very entertaining and knowledgeable about the sport. I highly recomend this for any golfer.
- Funny stuffIt's more valuable for the funny stories than it is for the golf tips.For absolute beginners it might have more value.Still, it's a funny book.
- Golf for Gary McCord and his Editors"Golf for Dummies" 3rd Edition is a weak attempt by a Professional (Gary McCord) to help beginners find their way around playing golf.For the most part, I found this book traveling the ranges of advanced play to intermediate play, to history of golf, to various professional courses and to techniques in how Gary made it into professional golf world.That seems good for those who do not want to play golf. But for me, I found the reading quite challenging.Gary missed making a smooth transition ... Read More
- Great book for explaining the fundamentalsThis is a great book that explains the fundamentals.It has been my experience that most golf problems are due to lack of understanding the fundamentals.
I have been golfing for years and found it to be a great review.
