The Complete Idiot's Guide to Golf, Second Edition

This newly revised edition offers advice for beginning and intermediate players on deconstructing their swing, examining their short games, and rethinking technique. From the basic rules of play to the strategy of course management, this indispensable guide covers drills and practices from tees to chip shots, putting essentials, specialty shots, and so much more.

• All new photographs—designed by instruction experts to show readers swing, technique, grip, and other important points
• Full updates on the latest golf equipment and technology
• New content on keeping fit and designing workouts to help improve your game

MICHELLE McGANN has played on the Ladies Professional Golf Association tour for nine years. In 1996, she won three titles—the Oldsmobile Classic, the Youngstown-Warren LPGA Classic, and the State Farm Rail Classic—and finished eighth on the LPGA money list with $498,561.

MATTHEW RUDY has been a golf reporter at Sports Illustrated since 1995. Rudy has covered major events such as the U.S. Open, the Masters, and the Ryder Cup, as well as numerous LPGA events.