Women's Golf: The Ultimate Instruction Guide

The ultimate instructional guide for women - Detailed step-by-step sequences - Technical advice on every area of the game, from driving and putting to long irons and bunker shots - Contains essential warm up drills and exercises - Written by Women & Golf and Golf Monthly's instruction editor and leading David Leadbetter Academy-approved instructor - Foreword by European Solheim Cup captain Mickey Walker.

Table of Contents:
Introduction Why women are so important to the golf industry Growth of women's game over past decade Breaking down the barriers of sexism in golf Popularity of Solheim Cup - Europe v America Top players to look for and learn from So you want to take up golf? Starting from scratch - what you need to know Joining a golf club, driving range, etc Choosing golf pro for lessons - male or female? Playing while pregnant - can you? Scoring systems - matchplay, Stableford, medal Specialist golf schools Equipment guide Explanation of what the different clubs do How to choose clubs that suit your game Why custom-fit clubs are a good idea Why you should never use men's clubs Beginner sets Fairway woods or long irons? Choosing a putter that's right for you What golf ball will suit you best? What you need to carry in your golf bag Beginner basics - building for success Master the basics Posture - preparing yourself for power Address position - faults and fixes How a bad grip hurts your game Practice tip: set up a workstation to groove basics The importance of a pre-shot routine Simple rules Who plays first and when Number of clubs you can carry in your bag Filling in a scorecard correctly When you can and cannot mark your ball Penalty shots Panel on golf etiquette - the dos and don'ts Learning the swing Building on the foundations of solid fundamentals The golf swing simplified - shoulder turn, wrist hinge, forearm release Where does your power come from Overcoming the "chest" problem - up or over!! Rhythm - the glue that holds your swing together Practice exercises to improve arm, body and hand action Why your right knee is the anchor of your swing Simple stretching exercises for flexibility and building strength The long game Drivers and woods Long irons, mid-irons and wedges Why try to shape your shots? Reasons How to shape your shots - high, low, fade and draw Sloping lies - uphill, downhill, ball above and below feet How to make up for a lack of power off the tee Long game faults and fixes: slices, hooks, tops, fats and shanks The short game Why you don't need strength to develop a good short game Pitching - one area you can match the pros Difference between a chip and a pitch Chipping - close control How to hit a high chip and a low chip The importance of visualisation and imagination Practice exercises for feel Basic chipping faults and fixes Bunker play - set up is the key Why your sand wedge is your best friend Putting Short cuts to reading greens How to read a putt The putting grip The putting address position Making the stroke - stay connected Short putt tips Long putt tips Practice exercises Faults and fixes Getting the most from your game Course management basics Pre round warm up and practice What you need on the first tee Surviving that nervous opening tee shot Par-3 strategy, par-4 strategy, par-5 strategy Playing the percentages How the conditions will affect your game

About the Author :
Nick Wright is the instruction editor for the leading magazine Women & Golf. He has written a number of practical instruction books, including Junior Golf and Master Your Short Game with Tony Johnstone, both for Hamlyn. Mickey Walker is a former European Solheim Cup Captain and leading professional on the European Women's Tour. A regular commentator for Sky Sports, Mickey also runs golf schools throughout the UK.