Everyone from avid golfers seeking to lower their handicap to new players teeing off for the first time can benefit from this comprehensive guide that contains vivid color photographs, professional tips, and seasoned training advice. Detailed explanations cover everything from equipment, etiquette, strategy, and course design to driving, chipping, and putting. Beginning with the basics and moving to more elaborate techniques, each chapter analyzes a specific aspect of the game, including golf swings and making shots, with photographs of professional and amateur players to help underscore the differences between correct and incorrect approaches.