Play Golf for Juniors - Softcover

Adams, Mike; Tomasi, T. J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1552094464 ISBN 13: 9781552094464

Verlag: Firefly Books Ltd, 2000

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Book by Adams Mike Tomasi T

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Reseña del editor

"Junior golf is the fastest growing section of the golf market by far...two out of every three high schools have a golf team.... Currently in the USA there are about five million juniors between the ages of 6 and 18 playing golf on a regular basis..."
- From the Introduction of Play Golf for Juniors

PGA Academy instructors Mike Adams and T.J. Tomasi introduce young people to the game of golf. In relaxed, conversational style the authors explain golf in simple terms and concepts without missing an important detail. Young players are encouraged to think the game through and understand its idiosyncrasies and the obstacles to a good swing, whether on the tee, on the fairway, in the rough, in a sandtrap or on the green.

The authors' lengthy teaching experience provides a set of progressive lessons used at the PGA Academy:

• Equipment - the six important club specifications, why one iron goes farther than another, grip size, divots, loft and lie angle
• The Rules - the basics, from what's par to how a course is laid out and played, rules of etiquette, playing out of bounds, the rule of equity
• On Teaching Juniors - an important section for adults encouraging and supporting a young player, and understanding the three phases to learning golf
• The Set Up - grip, ball position, posture, stance, aim and alignment
• Full Swing - the swing's mechanics, making contact plus 11 drills and 8 junior swings fully explained with sequential photographs
• The Short Game - the putting stroke, putting drills, chipping, bunker play, pitching, plus more drills
• Learning Programs for Juniors - setting up a practice routine, picking junior programs, finding a pro
• Tournaments - keeping your game ready, making practices count, staying injury-free.

With a glossary, "Tips" sidebars throughout, special advice for female juniors plus comprehensive sequential photography, PGA Golf For Juniors is an exceptionally complete book. It will appeal to aspiring young players, their parents and coaches.

Biografía del autor

Mike Adams is a former PGA touring pro and Director of the PGA's National Academy of Golf at Palm Beach, Florida. Known throughout the golf world as the "Swing Doctor," Adams has an impressive track record for correcting swing faults. He is one of the most sought-after golf teachers in the U.S. and teaches more than 3,000 individual lessons each year. His students include Jack Nicholson, Michael Douglas, Willie Nelson, President Bill Clinton and former President Gerald Ford. One of "Golf" magazine's "100 Best Golf Teachers," Adams writes for "Golf," "Golf Digest" and "Golfing."

T.J. Tomasi is Assistant Director of The Academy of Golf at PGA National. Three-time Head Professional and PGA Teaching Professional, he was Instructional Editor of "Golf Illustrated" magazine, and is currently the Chief Instruction Co-ordinator for "Golfing" magazine and a frequent contributor to "Golf," "Senior Golfer" and "Golf Tips." Dr. Tomasi has a Ph.D. in education with a major in Learning Theory.

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• Verlag: Firefly Books Ltd
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1552094464
• ISBN 13: 9781552094464
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 144