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Stuff Every Golfer Should Know

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Stuff Every Golfer Should Know by Brian Bertoldo is a compact handbook designed as the perfect companion for golfers of all skill levels. It covers essential aspects of the game including rules, etiquette, how to calculate handicaps, reading greens, and managing challenging weather conditions. The book also delves into golf history, equipment, terminology, and offers practical advice for staying fit and enjoying golf trips. Rich with trivia about famous tournaments and the origins of golf traditions, this guide fits comfortably in a golf bag and makes an ideal gift for beginners, weekend golfers, and dedicated fans alike.
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This book is ideal for beginners looking to learn the basics, weekend and occasional players wanting to improve their understanding, golf dads, and fans eager to deepen their knowledge of tournaments and golf culture. It's especially suited for anyone who would appreciate a handy, pocket-sized guide to enhance their enjoyment on the course.

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The perfect gift for the golf lover in your life, this handbook is a pocket-sized companion ready to go out on the green.

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Stuff Every Golfer Should Know is the perfect gift for the golf lover in your life. This handbook is a pocket-sized companion ready to go out on the green.

Whether you're new to golf or have spent years chasing the perfect round, there's always more to know about the game. This compact handbook covers the rules, traditions, practical know-how, and quirky facts that help golfers feel more at home on and off the course.

Learn basic golf etiquette, how to calculate a handicap, how to read greens, what belongs in your golf bag, how to play safely, and how to handle wind and wet weather. Explore golf equipment and terminology, get tips for staying fit and keeping your game sharp during the winter, discover games to play within the game, and find advice for golf trips and destinations.

Along the way, discover why golf has 18 holes, where the mulligan came from, how clubs and golf balls evolved, and what every fan should know about the Masters, U.S. Open, Open Championship, PGA Championship, LPGA majors, and attending a PGA Tour event. Compact enough for a golf bag and broad enough for golfers at different skill levels, Stuff Every Golfer Should Know makes a fun, practical gift for beginners, weekend golfers, golf dads, tournament fans, and anyone who'd rather be on the green.

  • A guide to the rules, traditions, terminology, history, equipment, etiquette, and everyday knowledge that helps golfers get more out of the game
  • Learn how to calculate your handicap, read greens, practice proper golf etiquette, play safely, handle wind and rain, and avoid common on-course mistakes
  • Explore golf history, majors, and travel
  • A pocket-sized gift packed with useful tips, trivia, games, and golf culture for beginners, weekend players, golf dads, tournament fans, and longtime lovers of the game

Keep essential golf know-how close at hand with a guide to the etiquette, equipment, traditions, tips, and trivia that make the game even more enjoyable.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781594747991

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 May 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quirk Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 96.0mm

Height: 153.0mm

Weight: 152g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Brian Bertoldo is a writer and avid golfer living in Salem, Massachusetts.

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