The Golf Book - The Players * The Gear * The Strokes * The Courses * The Championships

Study the masters! Improve your handicap, swing, and technique.

Move from Saturday-golfer to amateur extraordinaire. Packed with everything golfing - from the history of golf, key players, and famous courses to insightful tips on how to step up your own game and master key shots.

Learn golf as a beginner or improve your game through tried and tested tips, a look into the most common mistakes and how to fix them, and how to perfect every swing. Inside, you''ll find:

- Practical instructions about every aspect of golf
- 1,500 photos, illustrations, maps, and diagrams to develop correct, consistent technique
- Performance charts to assess your progress
- Chapters to help you "read" the course, deal with different situations, learn the all-important etiquette, terms and rules, and make decisions about choosing equipment
- Recent changes to the official rules of golf and the latest clubs, kit, and accessories

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