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The Complete Golf Manual

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The Complete Golf Manual by Steve Newell is the ultimate self-improvement guide for golfers of all levels. It provides detailed instruction on achieving an effective and repeatable golf swing and systematically covers every type of shot—from tee shots and iron play to pitching, chipping, bunker shots, and putting. Each section includes ability tests and progressive exercises to develop technique. The manual also addresses common faults with quick fixes, offers routines to improve decision-making and handling pressure, and includes essential guidance on equipment, etiquette, rules, and terminology.
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From the novice to the experienced club golfer, everyone can reap the benefits of this self-improvement manual.

Covering every aspect of the game, this is the ultimate self-improvement guide for every player—from the novice to the experienced club golfer.

Showing readers exactly what it takes to achieve an effective—and repeatable—golf swing, this book 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 ten most common faults that can creep into your game shows you how to fix them quickly and efficiently.

The Complete Golf 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, including custom fitting, guides you through all-important golf etiquette, clearly explains golf's most important rules, and defines all the key golfing terms.

Series: DK Complete Manuals

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    From the novice to the experienced club golfer, everyone can reap the benefits of this self-improvement manual. Covering every aspect of the game, this is the ultimate self-improvement guide for every player—from the novice to the experienced club golfer. Showing readers exactly what it takes to achieve an effective—and repeatable—golf swing, this book works systematically through every type of shot,...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241393352

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 November 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 197.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 1182g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Steve Newell is the instruction editor for Golf World, Europe's premier golf magazine, and has worked with many of the world's leading golfers and teachers. He has written several golf books, including DK's The Golf Instruction Manual, Golf- 50 Great Tips, and The Golf Book. He has also written How to Build a Classic Golf Swing and The Complete Short Game, both with two-time US Open champion Ernie Els, and The Greatest Golf Lesson of the 20th Century with teaching guru John Jacobs.

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