{"product_id":"golfs-short-game-for-dummies-by-michael-patrick-shiels-9780764569203","title":"Golf's Short Game For Dummies","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy-to-grasp techniques for improving the short game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 70 percent of the shots in a round of golf are taken 75 yards from the pin or closer, making the short game the most significant factor in a golfer's score. This practical guide shows readers how to shave strokes off their game by improving their pitching, chipping, bunker play, and putting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGolfers will find expert tips on choosing the right wedges, putters, and balls, as well as illustrated step-by-step instructions on swings used in short-game shots. They'll also find information on how to beat bunkers and other hazards and how to play various lies—in deep rough, from the fairway, uphill, side-hill, and off bare ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere's also a section on stretches, exercises, and drills to improve techniques, as well as tips on reading greens for accurate putting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGolf's Short Game For Dummies\u003c\/em\u003e is co-authored by Michael Patrick Shiels, a member of the Golf Writers Association of America. He has written four books, and his articles and columns have appeared in worldwide magazines and newspapers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Kernicki, based in Miami Beach, FL, has been a PGA member for 27 years and is currently the Head Professional at the historic Indian Creek Country Club in Miami Beach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46867457704172,"sku":"9780764569203","price":41.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5448633482460.jpg?v=1759707962","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/golfs-short-game-for-dummies-by-michael-patrick-shiels-9780764569203","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}