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Every four years the two governing bodies in pro golf—the R&A in St. Andrews and the United States Golf Association—come together to amend and clarify all the basic rules of the game. Pocket-sized to fit in the golf bag, this illustrated and easy-to-follow explanation of golf’s regulations is updated to include all the latest developments for 2008–2012. It elaborates on every point of etiquette and equipment—and gives the answers to such all-important questions as: What is or is not permissible on the putting green? What are the rules concerning a lost ball? Illustrated with almost 100 color photos, this guide is the essential companion to golf. ...
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Pocket-sized to fit in the golf bag, this illustrated and easy-to-follow explanation of the game could make the difference between victory and defeat. With this guide, duffers will know every point of etiquette and equipment-as well as the answers to such all-important questions as: What is or is not permissible on the putting green? What are the rules concerning a lost ball? Pro tips relating to each rule explain how to avoid breaking it, and even how to use the rule to your advantage. A problem-solver section poses a series of common scenarios, with practical point-savings solutions.
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Golf is one of the world's fastest growing sports, with more than 60 million players worldwide generating billions of dollars a year, and book sales in the millions. The Golf Book opens with a history of the game, including its origins and rich traditions. The story continues later as the book visits the world's most prestigious golf championships, including The Open and The Ryder Cup. Many of these have been the settings of the greatest moments in golf, and a separate section is devoted to a celebration of the special feats that have defined the sport over the years. A lavish tour of the most coveted golf courses, from St. Andrews in Scotland, to Augusta in the US, and Cape Kidnappers in New Zealand, transports the reader to the fairways of golfing fantasies. The accent is on style, design, and technology as The Golf Book showcases the very latest developments in equipment, from the evolution of the golf ball to custom-fitted clubs. Harnessing the new technology is the focus of the unique techniques section that examines and dissects the shots of the professionals, and suggests ways in which players of all skill levels can improve their game. The book would not be complete without the records and statistics that tell their own story of the game....
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The A-Z of Golf provides an extremely entertaining look at the glorious game of golf. It's an eclectic mix of tuitional advice, player profiles, statistics, anecdotes and much more, all written in Steve Newell's highly entertaining and informative way. Whether you want to improve your game or find out more about the history of golf this book is a perfect mix of advice and information. ...
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