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PublisherHuman Kinetics

ISBN-100736002111

ISBN-139780736002110

eBay Product ID (ePID)1772388

Product Key Features

Book TitleGolf Past 50

Number of Pages184 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicGolf, General

Publication Year2000

IllustratorYes

GenreSports & Recreation

AuthorDavid Chmiel, Kevin Morris

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight11.2 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN00-057542

Dewey Edition21

Dewey Decimal796.352/084/6

Table Of ContentChapter 1. Checking Your Swing - The Grip - Stance and Alignment - The Backswing - Weight Transfer and Balance - The Impact Position Chapter 2. Getting Some Extra Distance - The Setup - The Backswing - The Downswing - Making Solid Contact - Following Though Chapter 3. Zeroing In on the Short Game - Who Wants a Better Score? - The Pitch - The Bump and Run - The Flop Shot - The Texas Wedge - The Lob Shot - The Lob Wedge Chapter 4. Conquering the Greens - The Importance of Putting - Contact Sport - Speed and Direction - Drills and Preparation - The Right Cross? - Model Citizens - Don't Get Jumpy - The Dread Disease Chapter 5. Managing the Course - Driving Strategy - Your Approach - Think Like an Architect - Adrenaline - Full Shots and Half Shots Chapter 6. Choosing the Right Equipment - You Can't Buy a Game... Or Can You? - Metalwoods - Irons - Wedges - Putters - Shoes - Bags - Grips - Bend but Don't Break Chapter 7. Practicing for Perfection - Shot Routine - Short-Game Problem Solving Chapter 8. Fueling Up - Protein: How Much - Hydration: The Importance of Fluids Chapter 9. Keeping the Fun in the Game - You Against Yourself and the Course - Patience - Mechanical Minds - Analyzing Your Game - Building Your Confidence - Trying New Skills - Taking a Break - Smelling the Flowers

SynopsisGolf greats like Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, and Arnold Palmer provide a daily reminder--there is life after 50 on the golf course. In fact, these top pros and thousands of other 50-and-over players are finding that with the right preparation, the golden years can be some of the most successful and enjoyable they've ever had on the greens and fairways. Golf Past 50 offers practical advice and professional insights for those players who want to continue to enjoy golf and play it successfully throughout their lives. Written by two experts at Senior Golfer magazine, the book discusses golf fundamentals, fitness and flexibility, breakthroughs in equipment technology, and keeping the game fun. In Golf Past 50 , readers will learn how to: - match equipment with their golf goals and playing style, - lower scores through proper course management, - develop a smoother putting stroke, - improve stroke consistency and accuracy, - overcome the yips (mental breakdowns during putting), and - take a fuller swing to get more distance out of shots. Featured in the book are dozens of lessons, tips, and drills from Senior Tour pros like Hale Irwin, Graham Marsh, Jim Colbert, Larry Nelson, and Bob Duval. Through anecdotes and step-by-step instruction, they cover everything from balance and backswing to driving strategy and putting. With Golf Past 50 , players 50 and over can rest assured that their best golf lies ahead. Golf Past 50 is part of the Ageless Athlete Series published by Human Kinetics, designed to help readers stay active and feel younger every day.

LC Classification NumberGV966.5.C46 2001