Synopses & Reviews
Highly illustrated throughout with a wealth of fascinating archive material and photography, this wonderful guide to golf will not only improve your game but it also tells the story of a great sport, salutes its players and the beauty of its courses, and celebrates the pure enjoyment of a challenging and rewarding game. The main section of the book, How to Play Golf, is the practical heart of the volume - a combined instruction course, reference manual and trouble-shooter. Two highly experienced golf teachers have collaborated with one of the best golf photographers working today to create an in-depth visual masterclass which will help improve the game of any player. Each chapter concentrates on a particular aspect of play - such as long game, short game, hazards, and putting - showing both the classic techniques and the various modifications needed for difficult real world situations. Then The World of Golf charts the history of a uniquely ancient and prestigious sport for armchair enthusiasts and golf lovers everywhere. Every aspect of the game is examined, from its equipment and traditions, to the great tournaments, courses and famous players. There is then a section on great players, beginning with Allan Robertson and Old Tom Morris and ending with Greg Norman and Bernhard Langer - with many much-loved golfing stalwarts and characters in between.