Golf 101: Let the Journey Begin provides beginners, intermediate and advanced players a PGA Golfer’s insight on the simple fundamentals necessary to play the game of golf. This title also presents a much-needed look at other areas of golf including terminology, history, learning etiquette, basic rules, scoring, and equipment. With good fundamentals and practice anyone can learn to play and enjoy golf.
Golf 101: Let the Journey Begin:
- Provides visual examples with photos and a supplemental DVD.
- Addresses both the mental and physical aspects of the game.
- Explains the right and wrong way to practice playing competitively.
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
History of the Game
Terminology
How the Game is played
Rules and Etiquette
Equipment
Score Keeping
The Golf Swing and Short game Instructional DVD
Short Game Mechanics & Drills
Mental Toughness Games
How to Practice Properly
Developing a Routine
Preparing for a Golf Tournament
How to Playa Practice Round
Playing Competitively
Mental Aspects of the Game
Preparing for College Recruiting
Coaches Resources
Conducting Team or Group Practices
Organizing and Conducting Team Qualifying
Keeping Stats: Practice logs, and Useful Forms
Developing junior programs
Conducting junior events
Glossary
William R
Lamb
William Lamb is a PGA golf and teaching professional and is the owner of the Heart of Texas Golf Academy and The Lake Country Club. The Heart of Texas Golf Academy is home of one of the top junior programs in the nation. William works with 37 high school teams who have had a combine total of 20 individual state champions and 29 team championships. More than 300 of Lamb’s students have gone on to play collegiate golf, and at last count, 9 have become PGA golf professionals.
Lamb received his masters degree from Baylor University and still serves as an instructor for Baylor. His students range from beginner to top collegiate players, and professionals.