The Kids book of golf
By: John Gordon
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Toronto
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9781553370178; 9781550746174
Subjects: Golf; Juvenile literature; Ouvrages pour la jeunesse
Description: Meet the stars of the game and discover golf's origins, the game's rules and equipment and learn how to play like a pro. Forget the plaid pants, white fringed shoes and silly caps--golf has come a long way and is more popular with kids than ever. This informative book introduces the basics of golf, the origins of the game, course etiquette, and stars of the past, present and future.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Drop your weapons - let's golf; title: Golf course; title: Clubs; title: Other equipment; title: Grip, aim and posture; title: Putting and chipping; title: Full swing; title: Playing by the rules; title: On course for golf; title: Warming up; title: Drills and tips; title: Games within the game; title: Tips from the pros; title: How the pros got started; title: Heroes of the past; title: Stars of today and tomorrow; title: Tournaments and trophies; title: Golf collectibles; title: Great and goofy golf; title: Great moments; title: Golf talk; title: Index; title: Photo and illustrations credits.