Table of Contents
Introduction
xi
1
If You Think Like a Kid, You'll Play Like a Pro
1
2
My Six Key Principles
19
3
The Parent's Place
27
4
How to Use My Five-Step Program
37
I provide the information you need to become a good golfer. You provide the desire
5
Putting
49
The More You Putt, the Better You'll Putt
Step 1
Rolling the Ball
58
Step 2
Alignment
62
Step 3
Pre-Shot Routine
64
Step 4
Own Your Stroke
69
Step 5
Practice, Practice, Practice
72
6
Less-than-Full Swing
79
The Motion Used for More than Half the Shots in Golf, and the Foundation of the Full Swing
Step 1
The Grip and Broomstick Basics
83
Step 2
The Slap Shot
89
Step 3
How to Hit Different Distances
97
Step 4
A Balanced Weight Transfer
102
Step 5
Know Your Swing
107
7
The Full Swing
111
Balance Is Control, Motion Is Power
Step 1
Alignment
119
Step 2
A Swing for All Clubs
123
Step 3
A Mixed Bag
127
Step 4
Success Training
132
Step 5
Play Away and Have Fun
134
8
General Knowledge
141
Everything You Need to Know about Golf, Except Technique
9
Games
179
Playing Games While You Practice Makes Practicing Fun
10
Club Fitting
191
You Can Play Your Best Only If Your Clubs Fit
11
Par
201
What It Is, What It Isn't and How to Use It
12
Imagination and Creativity
213
If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It
13
Q & A
235
My Answers to Your Questions
14
Dictionary
255
Golf Has Its Own Language
Conclusion
267
Acknowledgments
271
