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The Womens Guide to Golf A Handbook for Beginners

The Womens Guide to Golf A Handbook for Beginners

Kellie Stenzel Garvin, a PGA and LPGA class-A teaching professional, has been golfing since she was 3 years old. In her book, The Women’s Guide to Golf, she attempts to teach the woman golfer who has not. Assuming the reader has no prior knowledge of the game, she explains everything. The chapters are set up as lessons, the first ones covering the course, the ball, the hole, and the equipment. The simplicity of these first lessons may seem a little insulting–after all, a beginning golfer is not the same as a beginning reader. But when she discusses grip in lesson 5, pay attention–that’s when Stenzel Garvin starts to shine. With the aid of 75 black-and-white photos, she takes the novice golfer through the basic points of putting and the short game before moving on to the full swing. Two of the most valuable lessons aimed at helping the beginner avoid the pitfalls that would make her stand out: step-by-step instructions for going to the driving range to hit a bucket of balls and playing a round of golf. “Fake it ’til you make it” is her mantra. Left-handed golfers be warned, this book is written strictly from a right-handed perspective, so all instructions will have to be translated. –Suzanne Sexton

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Excellent book
This book really helps give a beginner the correct information and encouragment needed to step onto a golf course. The author amswers those tiny questions we have but are too embarrassed to ask.

A great book.

5 Stars new golferI
I have just started golfing so I have no knowledge on how to golf. This book has been a Godsend. I didn’t know how to hold the club, how to stand,swing, where to put the ball etc… I am so thankful for a book that starts from the bare basics..

5 Stars Very good book for beginners
This book was just what I needed…the total basics spelled out in east-to-understand English, like what’s the difference between a wood and an iron! Plus, I like the “Prince Charming” section and how to handle unsolicited advice.

5 Stars A must have for beginner golfers
This book is great for any level of golfer, especially beginners. It has great pictures and easy step by step directions for learning/improving all parts of your game. I bought one as a gift and one for myself. I really enjoy the practical advice and simple drills she gives the reader.

4 Stars The Women’s Guide to Golf: A Handbook for Beginners
good, clear instructions.

provides details and explains golf in terms the reader can understand.

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