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Golf Fourteen clubs, one ball and the Rules.
How the game works and how handicaps level it, the Rules of Golf in plain language, the swing and short-game principles coaches and researchers describe, what the equipment rules allow, the majors and the tours, and the long history of the game.
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How golf works, the course, scoring terms, formats of play, handicaps, etiquette, pace of play and how to get started.
Fundamentals 02Rules
The Rules of Golf in plain language: penalty areas, lost balls, unplayable lies, bunkers, the putting green, relief and Local Rules.
The Rules 03Technique
Grip and setup, the full swing, the short game, putting and green reading, course management, practice and fitness.
Skill 04Equipment
Clubs, shafts and balls, fitting, what the equipment rules allow, distance-measuring devices and the ball testing change.
Gear 05Events
The majors, the Ryder Cup and team cups, the tours, women's golf, the Olympics, amateur golf and the world rankings.
Compete 06History
From the links of Scotland to St Andrews, the first Open, the professional game and the players who shaped it.
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