Introduction

The information in "Golf Talk" is organized into ten chapters which cover the essentials of the game:

• history
• courses (how they are built, how to play them, the world's top courses)
• a clear explanation of the Rules of Golf
• scorekeeping and key statistics
• equipment terminology and clubfitting
• the swing and shotmaking
• a detailed picture of how tournaments and championships are conducted
• profiles of the game's greatest players
• a behind-the-scenes look at the golf establishment that runs the game
• plus prestigious awards, media coverage, favorite films, and "A Golfer's Library."