Play Better Golf

Colin Howe is a PGA approved instructor and Director of the Goodwood Scholarship Programme. The Goodwood Programme is a ground-breaking scholarship scheme designed to develop and define the talent of young golfers with a view to producing the champions of tomorrow.

Introduction. Great players and what we can learn from them: Bobby Jones; Sam Snead; Ben Hogan; Babe Zaharias; Arnold Palmer; Gary Player; Jack Nicklaus; Nick Faldo; Annika Sorenstam; Tiger Woods. The mind game: Mind game?; Motivation; Idolization; Your approach; Off-course practice; Manage your game 1; Manage your game 2. Putting: Thinking about basics; The set-up; The stroke; Movement dynamics; Ball motion; The perfect putt. The short game: Use your imagination; The pitch shot; The chip shot; The bump and run; The lob shot; Executing your shots. The swing: Myth of the swing; The grip; Alignment; Stance and posture; Weight transfer; Swing plane; Impact; Shaping the shot; Feel, set-up and execution. Out of trouble: Out of the rough; Tress and obstacles; Shots off slopes; Poor conditions; Out of traps. Fit for golf: Back to basics; Aerobic endurance; Muscular fitness; Nutrition; Training programs; Golf exercises 1; Golf exercises 2; Golf exercises 3. Equipment: Buying new clubs; Bags and trolleys; Woods selection; Irons; Wedges; Putters; Putters and balls; Other equipment; What to wear. Practice: Mental drill; Putting; The short game; The swing; On the course; Plan your practice. Course management: Think afresh; Reactive targeting; Attack point; Handrailing; Aiming off; Distance awareness; Course review. Great courses and how to play them: Augusta National; Gleneagles; Les Bordes; Muirfield Village; Pebble Beach; Pine Valley; Royal Melbourne; Sun City; St Andrews; Winged Foot. Know the rules better: On the tee; Lost and unplayable!; Can't play the ball?; Don't get penalized; Take extra care; On the green. Reference. Glossary. Index. Acknowledgments.