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| |  | Golf Books | Home » » The Golf Instruction Manual | | | | | | | Description: | | Expert instruction that will transform the game of players at all levels. Golf is a game in which even the experienced player can reap the benefits from expert instruction. Covering every possible aspect of developing a repeatable, effective golf swing, Steve Newell's Golf Instruction Manual works systematically through every type of shot -- from tee shots, iron play, pitching and chipping to coping with bunkers and putting. Each section includes a test to establish your level of ability and provides a series of progressive exercises designed to develop your technique. A section on the top 10 most common faults that can creep into your game shows you how to fix them quickly and efficiently. Playing the Game: Beyond striking the ball, The Golf Instruction Manual also shows you routines to help you think more decisively on the course and deal with high-pressure situations. An invaluable reference section advises you on buying equipment, guides you through all-important golf etiquette, clearly explains golf's most important rules, and defines all the key terms used by golfers. A self-improvement guide to better golf, offering a fast track to a lower handicap for all -- from the novice to the experienced club golfer. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Steve Newell | | Hardcover:
| 256 pages | | Publisher:
| DK ADULT | | Publication Date:
| February 21, 2001 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0789471647 | | Package Length:
| 9.3 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.05 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 17 reviews |
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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Another DK success story - Fundamentals of GolfSep 05, 2008
My first impression of the book is MULTI-FUNCTIONAL. The book has very clear text, diagrams, pictures and written in an easy to understand language. Diagrams in various sizes with clear notations to make any student "marvel in amazement" at this organized book.
A big WOW from me.
The book is NOT a narrative story that just happens to have some basics thrown in, as a requirement. Nor does it try and show off a professional life and times. This book is for students of the game.
The book has a disciplined fundamental approach to golf with key tips on the grip, the swing, addressing the ball, understanding why a ball hooks, chipping, putting, and so on. Teaching in building blocks that are strongly supported by images, diagrams and text descriptions.
The book goes into level two golf, talking about acceleration of ball, reading the green, correct allignment for various shots. This is like a handbook for those in the first year beginner to fifth year of playing golf. It shows advanced techniques such as the push and pull shots. Swing play from an angle on a hill, etc.
The book is NOT a story of golf jokes. Nor does it dwell on past times and memories of a guy or gal playing back in the good old days. If you want a fiction book, or a good bed side read -- forget this. You need to be a student, and want to learn.
The book also talks about buying the right equipment. Wow, this is great information. Also about golf etiquiette and golf rules. If I am to ever
teach golf, this would be a required reading. If I am to take any courses in golf, I hope they teach from this book.
But wait, I am just an "amazon" kind of guy. So, there you have it.
Have a nice day. And, enjoy this book.
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Excellent guide for intermediate and beginner levelJun 06, 2008
I have been playing golf for 2 months (took lessons,pored over videos on internet,read many books including Hogan's,Hank Haney's,Leadbetter's, read golf magazines such as Golf Digest and Golf Tips) and I would say this book is one I take to the practice range. At the end of each practice session,I write down a list of what went right and what went wrong. I then flip through the section that covers my problem (the book is well organized for that),learn the drill,fixes and comments on that. Next session,I implement it. It almost always helps.
2 points:Since still pictures and wording can leave a few things unclear, you might have to look up additional sources such as another book/video/professional once in a while. Secondly, as another reviewer noted, in one or two places in the book (of nearly 150 pages),there is what seems to be contradictory advice (one instructor says start high, another says low). In a few other places where you think the same thing's happening,upon careful reading,the shots are slightly different.
Overall, an excellent bargain. You can buy the book alone without DVD for less than 12 bucks. Even better deal as the DVD is limited.
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Golf instructionApr 06, 2008
Excellent book with beautiful illustrations on high quality paper. Like having a teacher with you.
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
The Golf Instruction ManualMay 17, 2007
Graphics oriented book; very easy to read; good mechanical instructions; guarantee to improve golf game and lower your handicap.
An Excellent Instruction Manual For Beginners/ IntermediateMar 28, 2007
This is another well-made book by DK Publishing. Extremely well illustrated and well written. It covers all the basics of golf technique and makes it easy to understand. This is one of three books by DK that I would buy for anyone beginning golf. It is one of the few books I keep on the shelf and refer back to often for review of the basics.
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