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Overview

Interest in golf in the U.S. is at an all-time high,and the largest single group describing themselves as aspiring golfers are women. This latest addition to the acclaimed Woman's Guide series addresses the unique concerns of those estimated 24 million women who either have already been bitten by the golf bug or who will soon try their hands at golf for the first time.

Avid golfer and writer Susan Comolli Davis covers the game from the inside out,from its allure as both a business and recreational pastime to the nuts-and-bolts of choosing the best instructional method,buying equipment,learning your way around a golf course,developing a repertoire of strokes,basic fitness,and advanced ...

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Overview

Interest in golf in the U.S. is at an all-time high,and the largest single group describing themselves as aspiring golfers are women. This latest addition to the acclaimed Woman's Guide series addresses the unique concerns of those estimated 24 million women who either have already been bitten by the golf bug or who will soon try their hands at golf for the first time.

Avid golfer and writer Susan Comolli Davis covers the game from the inside out,from its allure as both a business and recreational pastime to the nuts-and-bolts of choosing the best instructional method,buying equipment,learning your way around a golf course,developing a repertoire of strokes,basic fitness,and advanced techniques. And,as with all the books in the Woman's Guides series,the text is enlivened throughout by the voices of women of all ages and walks of life,who share their insights and experiences on the course,including Hall of Fame Golfers Nancy Lopez and Kathy Whitworth.

"Every woman considering taking up golf should read this book. Susan Comolli Davis successfully covers every detail. This will be a valuable reference for women golfers of all levels. "

—Kay Cockerill,LPGA Tour Member,NBC and Golf Channel commentator,1986 and 1987 U.S. Women's Amateur Champion
Tee off with confidence!

Golf is hot! More women are playing than ever before,and if you aren't sure how to get into the game,here's your chance. In Golf: A Woman's Guide,Susan Comolli Davis,executive editor of Golf For Women® magazine,provides clear,thorough advice and instruction geared just for women and the way they learn.

Golf: A Woman's Guide makes learning the game easyand fun! It covers the basics,from must-know rules and etiquette to tips on surviving the corporate outing,plus handicap how-tos,full-swing and short game instruction,couples' golf,playing competitively,and more.

  • Get the right clubs and gear for you
  • Find the best golf schools for women
  • Conquer those first-tee jitters
  • Discover stroke-saving strategies
  • Learn easy exercises to get you in golfing shape
  • Bone up on business golf basics

"Finally,a comprehensive book that not only introduces the game to women but will help keep them playing the game. Well done! This book is a must-read for all women getting into golf. "

—Dana Rader,Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor,owner,Dana Rader Golf School,Charlotte,North Carolina

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780071360173
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
  • Publication date: 5/1/2001
  • Pages: 144
  • Series: Ragged Mountain Press Woman's Guide Series
  • Product dimensions: 7.42 (w) x 9.26 (h) x 0.45 (d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1: Ten Habits of Highly Successful Golfers

1. Make a commitment--to yourself

2. Find a guardian angel

3. Don't take free advice

4. Practice, and make it meaningful

5. Say no to hand-me-down clubs

6. Set specific, attainable, and measurable goals

7. Learn to play with your significant other

8. Take baby steps

9. Get in golf shape

10. Keep it fun

Chapter 2: Lesson Plan

Private lessons: the fastest way to success

Golf schools: a crash course

Group lessons: the best value

The role and timing of lessons

Lesson summary

Chapter 3: Gearing Up

Keep start-up costs low

Sizing considerations

What clubs do I need?

Balls, bags, and accessories

What to wear?

Weather

Chapter 4: Course Studies

What is golf?

Tour de course

Scoring

Handicaps simplified

Chapter 5: It's Swing Time

Watch the swing

Learn your setup ABCs

Get in full swing

Ignore these swing thoughts

Work on your short game

Build your confidence around four clubs

Practice made perfect

Chapter 6: Your First Time

Pre-round routine

Teeing off

Who goes first?

Putting

Cart smarts

People you'll see along the way

After the round

Chapter 7: Taking Your Game to the Course

Which club should I hit?

Stroke savers

Chapter 8: Must-Know Rules and Etiquette

Rules school

Etiquette: the unwritten rules

Course maintenance

Business links

Chapter 9: Have Fun!

Finding playing partners

Competing

Travel

Careers

Higher education

Chapter 10: Resources

Index
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