The Women's Guide to Golf: A Handbook for Beginners

I used this book when I started to play. I have to say I learned a lot on the differences between lofts of clubs, rules and different balls to use. It really helped me when I didn't have a clue about golf. It explains good fundamental technique about the grip that was helpful. However, as I got better I read some other books on golf technique that really didn't help until this one called---"The Ultimate Golf Instruction Guide: Key Techniques for Becoming a Zero Handicap Golfer or Better" by Patrick Leonardi, ISBN---1933023090. Leonardi's book is so simple to follow and the technique described in this book is like no other book on golf instruction. It helped me to hit longer drives and hit more fairways. It even helped me to chip closer to the hole which made saving par much easier. Now when I play golf it is much more fun and I'm improving at a very fast pace.

If you know nothing about golf or just want a refresher course, this is, by far, the best book out there.Teaching pro Kellie Stenzel clearly aims this book at beginners, those afraid of being embarrassed on the course. In a friendly, forgiving tone (she even recommends that beginners take practice shots from traps), Garvin covers basic golf swing mechanics, rules, etiquette, lessons, cost-cutting, training aids, range practice, handicaps, gender discrimination, and even how to drive a golf cart. Her approach is "fake it 'til you make it";. Most useful are the cues or tips she gives her students to increase their success. Also unique is her discussion of dealing with the "Prince Charming Syndrome": men who give unsolicited advice to women golfers.

This book is a bible for those of us who have never held a club. Kellie gives you everything you need to get started by yourself and explains in plain language all the basics that you need. I reviewed a number of other books to help get me started without having to pay for golf lessons and I found this to be the best. I bought cheap clubs, Kellie's book and hit the driving ranges and putting greens. For someone who knows "nothing" about golf, doesn't have a "partner" and wants to play because she's fallen in love with the sport -- this is the book for you.

My husband bought me this book for mothers day, I am very new to the game of golf. It helped me to overcome the intimidation factor that I felt when I first went to the golf course. It has also helped me shave strokes from my score, this book has been a wonderful asset to me.Tammy Sensabaugh

What every lady golfer should know! What a great book! Simple and to the point! Even men should read it. I recommend this book to every lady golfer that comes to the Terri Norris Golf Learning Center for golf lessons. All the golf professionals at TNGLC have read it and love it. But most of all the students love it! Way to go, Kellie!