David Chmiel, Kevin Morris Copyright 2001 184pp ISBN: 0736002111
Golf greats like Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, and Arnold Palmer provide a daily reminderthere is life after 50 on the golf course. In fact, these top pros and thousands of other 50-and-over players are finding that with the right preparation, the golden years can be some of the most successful and enjoyable theyve ever had on the greens and fairways.
Golf Past 50 offers practical advice and professional insights for those players who want to continue to enjoy golf and play it successfully throughout their lives. Written by two experts at Senior Golfer magazine, the book discusses golf fundamentals, fitness and flexibility, breakthroughs in equipment technology, and keeping the game fun.
In Golf Past 50, readers will learn how to:
match equipment with their golf goals and playing style, lower scores through proper course management, develop a smoother putting stroke, improve stroke consistency and accuracy, overcome the yips (mental breakdowns during putting), and take a fuller swing to get more distance out of shots.
Featured in the book are dozens of lessons, tips, and drills from Senior Tour pros like Hale Irwin, Graham Marsh, Jim Colbert, Larry Nelson, and Bob Duval. Through anecdotes and step-by-step instruction, they cover everything from balance and backswing to driving strategy and putting.
With Golf Past 50, players 50 and over can rest assured that their best golf lies ahead.
Golf Past 50 is part of the Ageless Athlete Series published by Human Kinetics, designed to help readers stay active and feel younger every day.
About the Author
David Chmiel is editor in chief of Senior Golfer magazine, a national publication geared toward golfers 50 and over. Previously, he served as managing editor of Golf Pro magazine, where he wrote news features and opinion pieces and edited other writers contributions to the magazine. A graduate of Temple University, David holds a BA in English. He is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America, the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association, and the International Network of Golf. He was awarded the Neal Award by the American Business Press for his story, Cash and Carry, which appeared in Golf Pro magazine in September 1993. In his leisure time, David enjoys playing golf and basketball, participating in other sports, reading, listening to music, and doing home repair. He lives in Maplewood, New Jersey.
Dr. Kevin Morris is the managing editor of features at Senior Golfer magazine. He has a doctorate in physical education and sports and is a visiting lecturer at Boston University. He is a member of the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association and the American College of Sports Medicine. A resident of Bronxville, New York, Kevin enjoys playing golf and visiting his family in New Zealand.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Checking Your Swing The Grip Stance and Alignment The Backswing Weight Transfer and Balance The Impact Position
Chapter 2. Getting Some Extra Distance The Setup The Backswing The Downswing Making Solid Contact Following Though
Chapter 3. Zeroing In on the Short Game Who Wants a Better Score? The Pitch The Bump and Run The Flop Shot The Texas Wedge The Lob Shot The Lob Wedge
Chapter 4. Conquering the Greens The Importance of Putting Contact Sport Speed and Direction Drills and Preparation The Right Cross? Model Citizens Dont Get Jumpy The Dread Disease
Chapter 5. Managing the Course Driving Strategy Your Approach Think Like an Architect Adrenaline Full Shots and Half Shots
Chapter 6. Choosing the Right Equipment You Cant Buy a Game Or Can You? Metalwoods Irons Wedges Putters Shoes Bags Grips Bend but Dont Break
Chapter 7. Practicing for Perfection Shot Routine Short-Game Problem Solving
Chapter 8. Fueling Up Protein: How Much Hydration: The Importance of Fluids
Chapter 9. Keeping the Fun in the Game You Against Yourself and the Course Patience Mechanical Minds Analyzing Your Game Building Your Confidence Trying New Skills Taking a Break Smelling the Flowers
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