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Golf Today

by: Snead, J. C.; Johnson, John L.; O'Connor, Robert J.

Golf Today

by: Snead, J. C.; Johnson, John L.; O'Connor, Robert J.

ISBN 13:
9780534358341
ISBN 10:
0534358349
Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 08/16/1999
Publisher: Cengage Learning

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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.

Foreword

Sam Snead

Preface

The Game of Golf

(10)

History of Golf

(1)

How Golf Is Played

(1)

Scoring

(1)

Checklist for Establishing Your Handicap

(2)

Checklist for Keeping a Scorecard

(1)

Getting Ready to Play

(1)

Arriving at the Course

(1)

On the Tee

(1)

After the Tee Shot

(1)

Summary

(2)

Equipment and Courses

(8)

The Equipment

(5)

Golf Clubs

(4)

Checklist for Buying Golf Clubs

(1)

Golf Balls

(1)

Tees

(1)

Golf Shoes

(1)

Golf Clothing

(1)

Golf Glove

(1)

The Golf Course

(1)

Golf Holes

(1)

Summary

(2)

The Grip

(10)

The Importance of Fundamentals

(1)

The Grip

(5)

Step 1: Gripping the Club with the Left Hand

(1)

Step 2: Gripping the Club with the Right Hand

(3)

A Stronger Versus a Weaker Grip

(2)

Checklist for the Grip

(1)

Summary

(2)

Stance and Swing

(16)

The Stance

(3)

Foot Position

(1)

Body Position

(2)

Checklist for Taking Your Stance

(1)

Setting Up to the Ball

(1)

The Swing

(6)

Address and Waggle

(1)

Checklist for Addressing the Ball

(1)

Backswing or Take-Away

(1)

The Downswing

(3)

Checklist for Your Swing

(1)

Point of Aim

(2)

Imparting Spin to the Ball

(1)

Choice of Club and Your Swing

(1)

Keys for Your Swing

(1)

Summary

(2)

Making Corrections In Your Swing

(10)

Slicing

(2)

Checklist for Slicing

(1)

Hooking

(2)

Checklist for Correcting a Hook

(1)

Topping the Ball

(1)

Shanking

(1)

Scuffing

(1)

Checklist for a Problem-Free Swing

(1)

Skying

(1)

General Comments on Correcting Your Swing

(1)

Summary

(2)

Expecting the Unexpected

(12)

Playing Shots from Nonflat Lies

(3)

Downhill Lies

(1)

Uphill Lies

(1)

Sidehill Lie with the Ball Lower Than Your Feet

(2)

Sidehill Lie with the Ball Higher Than Your Feet

(1)

Getting Out of Trouble

(4)

Playing from the Rough

(1)

Playing in the Woods

(1)

Playing from the Fairway Bunker

(1)

Checklist for Playing from a Fairway Bunker

(1)

Playing from a Divot

(1)

Playing from the Water

(1)

Playing in Adverse Weather Conditions

(1)

Playing in the Wind

(1)

Playing in the Rain

(1)

Developing the Right Attitude

(2)

Summary

(1)

Near the Green

(10)

Sizing Up Your Approach Shot

(1)

Pitching and Chipping

(4)

The Pitch Shot

(1)

The Chip Shot

(2)

Checklist for the Chip Shot

(1)

Out of the Traps

(3)

Address the Ball

(1)

How Hard to Swing

(1)

Stance and Swing

(2)

Checklist for Playing a Bunker Shot

(1)

Summary

(1)

Putting

(14)

Selecting a Putter

(1)

Putting Technique

(5)

The Grip

(2)

The Stance

(1)

Ball Alignment

(1)

The Putting Stroke

(1)

Lining Up the Putt

(4)

Reading the Grain

(1)

Reading the Slope

(2)

Combining Your Reads

(1)

The Alignment Mode

(1)

The Power Mode

(1)

Checklist for Reading the Green

(1)

Making the Putt

(1)

Putting Etiquette

(2)

Checklist for Etiquette on the Greens

(1)

Checklist for Repairing a Ball Mark

(1)

Summary

(1)

Plotting Your Strategy on the Course

(6)

Club Selection

(2)

When in Doubt, Play Conservatively

(1)

Strategy Changes from Hole to Hole

(1)

Strategy Changes with Each Shot

(1)

Checklist for Golf Strategy

(1)

Summary

(1)

A Strategy for Each Hole

(8)

3-Par Holes

(2)

Selecting the Right Club off the Tee

(1)

Teeing Up

(1)

Approach Shot

(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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