Golf Today,9780534358341

Golf Today

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Edition: 2nd
ISBN13: 9780534358341
ISBN10: 0534358349
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1999-08-16
Publisher(s): Cengage Learning
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Summary

GOLF TODAY, SECOND EDITION brings readers the unique dual perspective of PGA-winning pro J.C. Snead and California State University, Dominguez Hills coach John L. Johnson. Together, they teach your students the basic rules of golf. You'll also find some words of advice from Sam Snead, the legendary player who owns the world record for game wins.Inside the text, you'll find expert training tips and advice on all elements of the sport, including equipment, the grip, stance and swings, putting, playing strategies, etiquette, warming up, and mental strategies. And, easy-to-follow illustrations of techniques and field movements, professional photos of golf players in action, and helpful checklists that help students run through the instructions make GOLF TODAY a useful guidebook for any golf student.

Table of Contents

Foreword ix
Sam Snead
Preface xi
The Game of Golf
1(10)
History of Golf
2(1)
How Golf Is Played
3(1)
Scoring
4(1)
Checklist for Establishing Your Handicap
5(2)
Checklist for Keeping a Scorecard
7(1)
Getting Ready to Play
8(1)
Arriving at the Course
8(1)
On the Tee
8(1)
After the Tee Shot
8(1)
Summary
9(2)
Equipment and Courses
11(8)
The Equipment
12(5)
Golf Clubs
12(4)
Checklist for Buying Golf Clubs
16(1)
Golf Balls
16(1)
Tees
16(1)
Golf Shoes
16(1)
Golf Clothing
16(1)
Golf Glove
17(1)
The Golf Course
17(1)
Golf Holes
17(1)
Summary
17(2)
The Grip
19(10)
The Importance of Fundamentals
20(1)
The Grip
20(5)
Step 1: Gripping the Club with the Left Hand
21(1)
Step 2: Gripping the Club with the Right Hand
22(3)
A Stronger Versus a Weaker Grip
25(2)
Checklist for the Grip
27(1)
Summary
27(2)
Stance and Swing
29(16)
The Stance
30(3)
Foot Position
30(1)
Body Position
30(2)
Checklist for Taking Your Stance
32(1)
Setting Up to the Ball
33(1)
The Swing
33(6)
Address and Waggle
33(1)
Checklist for Addressing the Ball
34(1)
Backswing or Take-Away
35(1)
The Downswing
36(3)
Checklist for Your Swing
39(1)
Point of Aim
39(2)
Imparting Spin to the Ball
41(1)
Choice of Club and Your Swing
41(1)
Keys for Your Swing
42(1)
Summary
43(2)
Making Corrections In Your Swing
45(10)
Slicing
46(2)
Checklist for Slicing
47(1)
Hooking
48(2)
Checklist for Correcting a Hook
49(1)
Topping the Ball
50(1)
Shanking
51(1)
Scuffing
51(1)
Checklist for a Problem-Free Swing
52(1)
Skying
52(1)
General Comments on Correcting Your Swing
52(1)
Summary
53(2)
Expecting the Unexpected
55(12)
Playing Shots from Nonflat Lies
56(3)
Downhill Lies
56(1)
Uphill Lies
57(1)
Sidehill Lie with the Ball Lower Than Your Feet
57(2)
Sidehill Lie with the Ball Higher Than Your Feet
59(1)
Getting Out of Trouble
59(4)
Playing from the Rough
59(1)
Playing in the Woods
60(1)
Playing from the Fairway Bunker
61(1)
Checklist for Playing from a Fairway Bunker
62(1)
Playing from a Divot
62(1)
Playing from the Water
63(1)
Playing in Adverse Weather Conditions
63(1)
Playing in the Wind
63(1)
Playing in the Rain
64(1)
Developing the Right Attitude
64(2)
Summary
66(1)
Near the Green
67(10)
Sizing Up Your Approach Shot
68(1)
Pitching and Chipping
68(4)
The Pitch Shot
69(1)
The Chip Shot
69(2)
Checklist for the Chip Shot
71(1)
Out of the Traps
72(3)
Address the Ball
72(1)
How Hard to Swing
72(1)
Stance and Swing
73(2)
Checklist for Playing a Bunker Shot
75(1)
Summary
76(1)
Putting
77(14)
Selecting a Putter
78(1)
Putting Technique
78(5)
The Grip
78(2)
The Stance
80(1)
Ball Alignment
81(1)
The Putting Stroke
82(1)
Lining Up the Putt
83(4)
Reading the Grain
84(1)
Reading the Slope
84(2)
Combining Your Reads
86(1)
The Alignment Mode
86(1)
The Power Mode
86(1)
Checklist for Reading the Green
87(1)
Making the Putt
87(1)
Putting Etiquette
87(2)
Checklist for Etiquette on the Greens
89(1)
Checklist for Repairing a Ball Mark
90(1)
Summary
90(1)
Plotting Your Strategy on the Course
91(6)
Club Selection
92(2)
When in Doubt, Play Conservatively
94(1)
Strategy Changes from Hole to Hole
94(1)
Strategy Changes with Each Shot
94(1)
Checklist for Golf Strategy
95(1)
Summary
96(1)
A Strategy for Each Hole
97(8)
3-Par Holes
98(2)
Selecting the Right Club off the Tee
98(1)
Teeing Up
98(1)
Approach Shot
99(1)
On the Green
100(1)
4-Par Holes
100(1)
5-Par Holes
101(2)
Playing Around the Greens on 4-Pars and 5-Pars
103(1)
Checklist for Teeing Up the Ball
104(1)
Summary
104(1)
The Rules of Golf
105(12)
On the Tee
106(1)
Scoring
106(1)
Order of Play
107(1)
Playing the Ball
107(2)
Checklist for Finding a Lost Ball
109(1)
Unplayable Lies
109(2)
Checklist for Taking Relief
111(1)
On the Green
112(1)
Summary of Penalties
113(2)
Stroke and Distance Penalties
113(1)
Checklist on Important Rules of Golf
114(1)
One-Stroke Penalties
115(1)
Two-Stroke Penalty
115(1)
Summary
115(2)
Etiquette on the Course
117(8)
Respect a Golfer's Right to Silence
118(1)
Etiquette on the Green
118(1)
Be Prepared to Play Your Next Shot
118(2)
Checklist for Etiquette on the Greens
120(1)
Speed of Play
120(1)
Checklist for Allowing a Group to Play Through
121(1)
Keep the Course in Shape
122(1)
``Fore!''
123(1)
Summary
123(2)
Practice and Warm-Up
125(10)
The Warm-Up
126(2)
Checklist for Warming Up
128(1)
Drills for at Home or on the Course
128(2)
Mental Practice
128(1)
Setting the Base
128(1)
Working on the Y-Shape
128(1)
Ball Alignment
128(2)
Cross-Handed Putting
130(1)
Aiming Your Putt
130(1)
Drills on the Practice Tee
130(2)
Balance
130(1)
Hitting with Your Legs
131(1)
Checklist for Practicing
132(1)
Decide on Your Practice Plan
132(1)
Special Shots
132(2)
Intentional Hook
132(1)
Intentional Slice
132(1)
Intentional High Ball
133(1)
Intentional Low Ball
133(1)
Summary
134(1)
Improving Your Game Through Strength and Flexibility
135(16)
Importance of Flexibility
136(1)
Importance of Strength and Power
136(1)
Exercises for Flexibility
137(4)
Checklist for Stretching
141(1)
Exercises for Strength and Power
142(6)
Finding Time to Exercise
148(1)
Checklist for Developing Strength for Golf
149(1)
Summary
149(2)
Improving Your Game with the Power of Your Mind
151(8)
Mental Imagery and Rehearsal
152(4)
From the Part to the Whole
154(1)
What to Mentally Practice
154(1)
When and Where to Mentally Practice
155(1)
What You Should Expect from Effective Mental Rehearsing
155(1)
Checklist for Mental Imagery
156(1)
Relaxation
156(1)
Techniques of Relaxation
156(1)
Checklist for Relaxation
157(1)
Relaxing Before Taking Your Shot
157(1)
Concentration
157(1)
Summary
158(1)
Nutrition for Better Health
159(12)
Nutrition
160(1)
Protein
160(2)
Fats
162(1)
Carbohydrates
163(1)
Fiber
164(1)
Checklist for Effective Eating
165(1)
Vitamins
165(1)
Minerals
166(1)
Phytochemicals
167(1)
Water
168(1)
Summary
169(2)
Sensible Eating and Weight Management
171(16)
Important Considerations in Selecting Your Diet
172(3)
Beverages
175(2)
Food Additives
177(1)
Vegetarianism
177(1)
Smart Shopping
178(1)
Eating and Overeating
178(1)
Should You Lose Weight?
179(1)
How to Lose Weight
179(2)
Calories Burned with Various Activities
181(1)
Eating Disorders
181(2)
Summary
183(1)
Self-Test
183(1)
Bulimia Self-Test
184(1)
Where to Go for Help
184(3)
Appendix: Golf Resources 187(3)
Glossary 190(3)
Index 193

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