{"product_id":"golfs-short-game-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Golf's Short Game for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Patrick Shiels\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMichael Kernicki\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy-to-grasp techniques for improving the short game\u003cbr\u003e About 70 percent of the shots in a round of golf are taken 75 yards from the pin or closer, making the short game the most significant factor in a golfer's score. This practical guide shows readers how to shave strokes off their game by improving their pitching, chipping, bunker play, and putting. Golfers will find expert tips on choosing the right wedges, putters, and balls, as well as illustrated step-by-step instructions on swings used in short-game shots. They'll also find information on how to beat bunkers and other hazards and how to play various lies-in deep rough, from the fairway, uphill, side-hill, and off bare ground. There's also a section on stretches, exercises, and drills to improve techniques, as well as tips on reading greens for accurate putting.\u003cbr\u003e Michael Patrick Sheils (Birmingham, MI) is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America. He has written four books, and his articles and columns have appeared in worldwide magazines and newspapers. Michael Kernicki (Miami Beach, FL) has been a PGA member for 27 years and is currently the Head Professional at the historic Indian Creek Country Club in Miami Beach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with fun drills and exercises \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChip, pitch, and putt your way to a better score\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn average, 50 percent of your golf score is based on shots 50 yards or closer to the green. Packed with tips, techniques, drills, and exercises, this handy guide gives you the know-how you need to improve your short game -- pitch and chip shots, bunker play, and putting -- and dramatically lower your score.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover how to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eImprove your chip, pitch, and bunker shots\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFine-tune your putting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelect the right wedges and putter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply the techniques of top pros\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFix common problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Patrick Shiels\u003c\/b\u003e writes frequently for golf magazines and is the official golf writer of the PGA of America's Michigan section. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Kernicki\u003c\/b\u003e is currently the Head Professional at the Indian Creek Country Club in Miami Beach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 269\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.66 x 9.22 x 6.08 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 04, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761448124704,"sku":"9780764569203","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/80c74ad616822584d78fcf3f559cc120.webp?v=1780207798","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/golfs-short-game-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}