The PGA Manual of Golf: The Professional's Way to Learn and Play Better Golf

By Don Wade and Rick Martino

Book Overview

Officially endorsed by the Professional Golfers Assoc-iation and newly revised and updated, this is one of the most complete, comprehensive, and useful guides to golf ever produced.THE PGA MANUAL OF GOLF is truly the book for every golferhigh handicap or scratch, every day or once-a-month, young or old, novice or seasoned pro. It includes everything from selection of equipment to pre-shot fundamentals, from exercise and physical training to the mental side of the game. Designed by PGA instructors, the book offers practical programs and exercise regimens to improve performance and flexibility, including graphics that detail stances and body placement, sequence shots of the games best swings, a history of the sport, and memorable quotes from golfs greatest personalities.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446526533
• ISBN13: 9780446526531
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Warner Books (NY)
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 2.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.8" x 11.1"

Customer Reviews

A book for all golf instructors and serious players.

From the PGA Teaching Manual to The PGA Manual Of Golf I have had the opportunity to gain the knowledge that has help me become a good coach and teacher and not just a instructor. If you are serious about your game and want to get better I sincerly recomend that you add The PGA Manual Of Golf to your library. Coach H Turk Walker

Great for golfers all around

This is one of the most comprehensive books on golf around. There is a wealth of information on virtually every aspect of the game, from the physical mechanics of making the stroke, to the mental side of playing. Everything in here is required knowledge for anyone playing golf, or someone looking to get started.Probably my only problem with the book is the lack of exercises listed. A great many appear as pictures with short captions, but many of these drills may be helpful to a variety of players. If performed incorrectly, they may damage your game, which is probably why they were not described in detail, but given that almost every segment ends with "Listed to what your PGA instructor says", it would be nice to know that the PGA trusts its readers to do just that.Another part that would have been nice, but not neccesary, would be a more in-depth section on club design and construction. With so many people going out to buy custom made equipment, a little more information on exactly what standards are used to determine club length etc. might have put some people's minds at ease when at the pro shop. We all trust the PGA and its professionals, but knowing what they know isn't going to detract all that much from our experience. Rather, it can help us understand why we pay more for fitted gear.In sum, buy this before you buy any other book on golf. Then, if you still feel you need more even with an instructor, shop around.

Thank God for Rick Martino!

After having some trouble with my swing, I knew that I had to better understand the basics of the game in order to improve. I got this book as a gift and it really helped me define the fundamentals of golf and improved my play. I enjoy the game more now. The concise and straighforward presentation was easy to read. The format made it easy to find just what I was looking for. I highly recommend this as a great gift to the golfer in your life!