Golf Rules Explained

Peter Dobereiner

ISBN 10: 0715321501 / ISBN 13: 9780715321508

Published by David & Charles, 2005

About this Item

From the start of a round of golf to competitions and disputes, this handy reference book explains the rules of golf clearly and sensibly. This essential guide is written in Dobereiner's witty and acerbic style. Piece(s) of the spine missing. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Golf Rules Explained
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0715321501
• ISBN 13: 9780715321508
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Book Type: Book

About this title

Synopsis

From the start of a round of golf to competitions and disputes this handy reference book explains the rules of golf clearly and sensibly.

This essential guide to the complexities of golf rules is written in Peter Dobereiner's witty and acerbic style. Using anecdotes and examples to illustrate his points, this classic book is an absorbing read as well as a handy point of reference on the course. The etiquette guide and scoring terms on the flaps at the front and backare easily accessible in this handy pocket-sized edition. The final section details the Standard Scratch Score and Handicapping Scheme for both men and women and includes an abbreviated outline of the handicap system used in the United States.

About the Author

Peter Dobereiner was golf correspondent for The Guardian and The Observer, consultant editor of Golf World and contributing editor to Golf Digest in the USA. He brought insight and a depth of knowledge to his writing until his death in 1996. Bill Elliot also writes for The Observer and Golf World and is the author of several books. He has revised and updated this edition.