Synopses & Reviews
When it comes to women and golf, it's not just about the swing or the correct putting stroke. No one knows this more than Cindy Reid. Now the director of instruction at the Tournament Players Club at Sawgrass, she's become a world-class teacher in an industry long dominated by men. But Cindy Reid didn't pick up a golf club till she was in her early twenties, and she displays a unique and gifted empathy for the record numbers of women taking up the game, too many of whom find themselves not enjoying it nearly enough. She understands, for example, that women learn the game in a completely different way from men -- their concerns stretch way beyond correct mechanics -- and her guide is filled with positive and easily implemented advice, perfect if you're a beginner, if you can play a bit, or if you're scratch.
Filled with clear-cut advice and stunning full-color photography, Cindy Reid's Ultimate Guide to Golf for Women covers all the bases in a simple, conversational style -- from getting the right clubs and accessories, through understanding all the basics of swing technique and game management, and right on into how to keep fit for golf. The book is also filled with anecdotal material on the social aspects of the game, including how to be confident on the course when men are trying to hurry you along, what to look out for when you take a lesson, even how to correctly fold a glove when you're on the green. Driving, putting, playing, fitness, fashion, etiquette: It's all here, and with this groundbreaking book women golfers everywhere can post better scores, gain increased confidence, and above all, enjoy the game more than ever.
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Charles BarkleyCindy has the ability to look at everyone's golf game, regardless of ability, and instantly make improvements, even if they need a lot of help, if you know what I mean!
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Dick EbersolChairman, NBC SportsMy family and I have had the great fortune of working under Cindy's tutelage, and her excellent teaching style and golf expertise are captured perfectly in Cindy Reid's Ultimate Guide to Golf for Women.
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Michelle McGannLPGA Tour playerCindy has always had an uncanny ability to see things other people couldn't see and communicate those things to her students in clear, simple language. She's done it again here.
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Jim FlickAll the golf knowledge in the world is useless if you can't communicate with your students. Cindy Reid is a master communicator.
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Marcus Allen
Cindy has been working with me for years. Although I may not be ready for the PGA Tour, I always improve immediately after working with Cindy. I continue to enjoy the instruction, advice, and friendship I've received from Cindy Reid.
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Jim Flick
All the golf knowledge in the world is useless if you can't communicate with your students. Cindy Reid is a master communicator.
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Dana RaderGolf magazine Top 100 Teacher, Director of Golf at Ballantyne Resort, Charlotte, NCCindy is a world-class golf instructor. You will love her book and her approach to the game.
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Emmitt SmithI've been around a lot of good coaches in my lifetime and it takes a special person to be able to teach their talent. Cindy Reid is not only a talented golfer but a very talented coach.
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Deane BemanFormer PGA Tour CommissionerCindy has a unique gift: She can cut through all the clutter and complexities and give her students the one thing that will help them hit the ball better and shoot lower scores.
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Vijay SinghI've worked with a lot of teachers -- Cindy is one of the best.
About the Author
Cindy Reid is the director of instruction at TPC, Sawgrass. A seven-year veteran of the professional tour, she is a regular contributor to the Golf Channel as a guest instructor on Academy Live and Junior Golf Academy. A frequent contributor to Golf for Women and PGA Tour Partners magazine, she has also provided on-air playing tips on CBS and on-course commentary for NBC. She runs numerous clinics for corporate clients around the country, and was chosen as one of the Top 50 female instructors for 2003. Cindy Reid lives in Ponte Vedra, Florida. This is her first book.
Table of Contents
ContentsIntroduction
PART ONE:
Preparing to Play
1 Learning How to Learn2 Making the Game Your Own
3 Practice
PART TWO:
Fundamentals of the Game
4 Putting: The Game Within the Game5 Gripping the Club: The First Fundamental
6 The Setup
7 Scoring Shots
8 The Full Swing
9 Odd Lies (Or "Up the Down Fairway")
10 Playing the Game
11 Competition and Fun
PART THREE:
Beyond the Course
12 Fit for Golf13 Unwritten Rules of the Game
Epilogue
Index