Craig Stadler knows how to win a game of golf. Now for the first time, the twelve-time PGA champion shares his winning advice. Golfers of all abilities can consult quickly with the pro as they play, lowering their scores and boosting their confidence. The unique format of Craig Stadler's Guide to Better Golf overcomes the shortcomings of traditional golf instruction books by providing concise, instantly accessible information for serious golfers at every level of play. By using the instant-index at the center of the book players gain easy access to any subject of the text. This book fits easily into any golf bag; you can have the book on the golf course where and when you need it. -- Having trouble with a "Jerky Swing?" Your finger on the tab takes you directly to page 31. -- A beginning golfer? Need to check your "Backswing?" Tab easily to page 6. -- The wind has picked up -- what to do? Your finger on the tab opens the book to page 43. In addition to the comprehensive advice and teaching index, Craig Stadler has also included a Rules and Violations section. Players can find instant answers to questions on obstructions, hitting the wrong ball, and lateral water hazards.

PGA member Rick Graves and author and confirmed hacker Terry Glaspey lead golfers through a collection of great golf tips, jokes, and trivia complete with a mini hall of fame of the best courses, players, and competitions. In addition to 52 amazingly simple secrets to better golf, readers will discover lists as valuable as an expert caddy: 10 tips for better putting 9 bad shots: their cause and cure 9 character qualities you can develop by playing golf 10 things to consider when planning a shot 10 best excuses for why you played poorly This compact book is sized small to tuck into the golf bag but packed full of tidbits and humor to entertain golfers, game enthusiasts, and fans. Even those who have never hit the green will understand why this sport is a hole in one. Rerelease of The Hacker's Almanac

Whether your kid is 2 or 18, just starting, has played some golf, or is already a champion, this guide provides practical answers and new ideas to help them get the most out of the game and enjoy an exhilarating golfing life.

With numerous PGA championship victories to his credit, Craig Stadler is one of the most recognized golfers of the past two decades, and he shares his tips and advice for golfers of all experience levels. With easy to use indexes, full-color illustrations, and step-by-step explanations to the correct swing in most problematic situations, Craig Stadler's Complete Golf Desk Reference is the one-stop resource for anyone seeking to shave a couple strokes off the final score. When Stadler isn't busy winning tours, he spends his time helping amateur golfers improve their game by teaching and contributing to leading golf publications and now the sum of his knowledge is compiled in this accessible resource.

The unique format provides instant information for serious golfers of all levels.

PGA stars such as Jay Haas, Craig Stadler, Peter Jacobsen, and Darren Clarke have all sought advice from fellow pro Stan Utley about their putting, and have gone on to such immediate success on the green that Utley has become the most in-demand teacher in the game. Now, in The Art of Putting he outlines his unique approach to putting for golfers of all skill levels. In a welcome change from mechanistic and overly-complex putting “systems,” Utley breaks down the putting stroke to a simple, natural motion, revealing a straightforward method for learning this sure, repeatable stroke. As he guides you through the fundamentals of the proper grip, posture, alignment, and swing, Utley will overhaul and improve your stroke by putting feel back into your game. This definitive book also provides: • A complete primer on club design, with tips for finding the putter most in tune with the nuances of your swing • A guide to the sensory aspects of a good putt, from grip pressure to impact response to the way a putt should sound • Simple steps for reading greens accurately, every time • Drills to commit your putting stroke to muscle memory and overcome the tics that can knock your putts off line • Cures for the mental hurdles you’ll face on the short grass