Stuff Every Golfer Should Know. This item is unavailable.Stuff Every Golfer Should Know

The perfect gift for the golf lover in your life, this handbook is a pocket-sized companion ready to go out on the green.

Whether you're new to golf or have spent years chasing the perfect round, there's always more to know about the game. This compact handbook covers the rules, traditions, practical know-how, and quirky facts that help golfers feel more at home on and off the course.

Learn basic golf etiquette, how to calculate a handicap, how to read greens, what belongs in your golf bag, how to play safely, and how to handle wind and wet weather. Explore golf equipment and terminology, get tips for staying fit and keeping your game sharp during the winter, discover games to play within the game, and find advice for golf trips and destinations.

Along the way, discover why golf has 18 holes, where the mulligan came from, how clubs and golf balls evolved, and what every fan should know about the Masters, U.S. Open, Open Championship, PGA Championship, LPGA majors, and attending a PGA Tour event. Compact enough for a golf bag and broad enough for golfers at different skill levels, Stuff Every Golfer Should Know makes a fun, practical gift for beginners, weekend golfers, golf dads, tournament fans, and anyone who'd rather be on the green.

• A guide to the rules, traditions, terminology, history, equipment, etiquette, and everyday knowledge that helps golfers get more out of the game
• Learn how to calculate your handicap, read greens, practice proper golf etiquette, play safely, handle wind and rain, and avoid common on-course mistakes
• Explore golf history, majors and travel
• A pocket-sized gift packed with useful tips, trivia, games, and golf culture for beginners, weekend players, golf dads, tournament fans, and longtime lovers of the game

Keep essential golf know-how close at hand with a guide to the etiquette, equipment, traditions, tips, and trivia that make the game even more enjoyable.

Brian Bertoldo is a writer and avid golfer living in Salem, Massachusetts.