18 Ways to Play a Better 18 Holes

John Steinbreder is an award-winning journalist and a senior writer for Global Golf Post, the weekly digital golf magazine, as well as the author of sixteen books, including Club Life, Golf Kohler: In the New and Old Worlds, The 3-Degree Putting Solution, Golf Rules & Etiquette for Dummies, and Golf Courses of the U.S. Open. He is a former reporter for Fortune magazine, a one-time writer/reporter for Sports Illustrated, and a past senior writer for Golfweek. He lives in Connecticut with his wife, Cynthia, and their daughters, Exa and Lydia.

• Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1. Driving : Scott Davenport, Quail Hollow Golf ClubChapter 2. Bunker Play: Bob Ford, Oakmont Country Club/Seminole Golf ClubChapter 3. Productive Practice: Jack Druga, Shinnecock Hills Golf ClubChapter 4. Putting: Mike Shannon, Sea Island Golf ClubChapter 5. How to Better Compete: Darrell Kestner, Deepdale ClubChapter 6. Club Fitting: Brendan Walsh, The Country ClubChapter 7. Finding Five: Scott Nye, Merion Golf ClubChapter 8. Iron and Hybrid Play: Eden Foster, Maidstone Club/Calusa Pines Golf ClubChapter 9. How to Take an Efficient Lesson: Suzy Whaley, TPC at River Highlands Golf ClubChapter 10. Chipping: Gene Mattare, Saucon Valley Country ClubChapter 11. Eliminating the Slice: Brian Crowell, GlenArbor ClubChapter 12. Three Building Blocks: Tim O’Neal, North Shore Country ClubChapter 13. Pre-Shot Routine and Visualization: Mike Summa, Stanwich ClubChapter 14. Fitness and Conditioning: Bill Stines, Scioto Country ClubChapter 15. Course Management: Bob Rittberger, Garden City Golf ClubChapter 16. What We Can Learn From the Touring Pros: Paul Marchand , Shadow Hawk Golf ClubChapter 17. Junior Golf: Dave Renzulli, Country Club of FairfieldChapter 18. Specialty Shots: Billy Anderson, Eagle Point Golf ClubChapter 19. The 19th Hole: Gene Mattare and John SteinbrederAcknowledgements

In 18 Ways to Play a Better 18 Holes, John Steinbreder has effectively captured the essence of what PGA professionals do better than anyone in the world: teach the game of golf. This book introduces you to 18 of the most talented PGA members in the country—offering tips and pointers that will make you a better player. Read it, enjoy it, and then practice, practice, practice . . . and don’t forget that regardless of where you live in the United States, there is a PGA member nearby waiting to help you enjoy the greatest game of all.