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Not very well researched
The information from the 20's to 40's I can't argue with its the period from the 50's to the 70's that they didn't seem to research very well. Its as if they relied on one or to sources for their information

Great Collection Of Miniature Golf For An Enthusiast
Starting with a cover of indoor/outdoor carpeting, this book is great for anyone who truly likes miniature golf.It has picture and articles about the game since its beginning and shows some of the best and most unique courses known to the author. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Child Life, published by Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc. on March 1, 1994. The length of the article is 336 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Is golf "fore" you?(how to set up an indoor miniature golf course)
Publication: Child Life (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 1994
Publisher: Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc.
Volume: v73Issue: n2Page: p10(2)

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Story reader
My kids love all the books to the story reader. Great for traveling. ... Read more

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If you don't know the difference between a lob wedge and a lemon wedge, check out Golf for Dummies, by CBS commentator Gary McCord, one of the game's most colorful--and knowledgeable--characters. It's a wonderful, often hilarious, never boring introduction to the game. Don't let the foreword by Kevin Costner or the afterword by Hootie and the Blowfish confuse the issue; this is a terrifically sound, easy-to-follow primer. McCord's potato-chip drill--yes, potato-chip drill--will revolutionize your swing, and your thinking, with overtones that could spill directly into off-the-course existence, as well.Book Description
Golf is a simple game. You have a bunch of clubs and a ball. You have to hit the ball with a club into a series of holes laid out in the middle of a large, grassy field. As simple as it is, many people believe golf is the hardest game in the world. If you’re like most golfers, you play the sport for fun, relaxation, and a chance to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. If you’re like Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, or Tiger Woods, you get to do all that – and make a gazillion dollars to boot!

Golf for Dummies, 2nd Edition, is a valuable tool for men and women of all ages who want to know more about golf or improve their game. Whether you’re new to golf or a long-time duffer, this updated version of the bestselling guide will get you into the swing of things by helping you to:

• Master grip, stance, and swing
• Fix common faults
• Improve your putting
• Know the score on rules and etiquette
• Take advantage of high-tech equipment
• Shape up with golf-specific exercises

Author and CBS television golf analyst Gary McCord is a PGA Senior Tour champion and a golf instructor to many celebrities.Download Description
The bestselling golf primer nearly 750,000 copies sold in previous editions now revised with 20 percent new and updated content There are 26.2 million golfers in the U.S., but despite the recent proliferation of high-performance balls, drivers, and putters, the average golf score remains at about 100, the same as it has for years. With his matchless teaching skills and great sense of humor, Gary McCord has helped countless new golfers and old duffers beat this trend and shave strokes off their games. Illustrated throughout with instructional photos, Golf For Dummies is packed with tips, tricks, and techniques to help people master golf basics, correct faults, and boost distance and accuracy. And now his bestselling guide is even better. McCord has thoroughly revised the book with new tips on how to adjust grips, stances, and swings as well as improved workouts to help players stay in shape for the game. There are new pointers from top players, expanded advice on the short game, an evaluation of the latest golf gear, a rundown of great new courses, an overview of today's best golf resources and Web sites, and an updated look at golf's greatest moments and players. For any player who wants a better score and more fun on the links, this guide can't be beat! Gary McCord (Scottsdale, AZ) is a CBS TV golf analyst, a PGA Senior Tour champion, a golf instructor to many celebrities, and a consultant to more than 20 players on the PGA Tour. He is also the cofounder of the Kostis/McCord Learning Center at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, and the star of the popular Golf For Dummies tutorial DVD. ... Read more

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Golf for dummies (Miniature edition
Was surprised to see a miniature edition book arrive.Stick with Golf for Dummies video..Book was disappointing.Donna

Useful Info for beginner and intermediate golfer alike
From a novice golfer: This book was well-written and covers many of the technical fundamentals of the game. I found that the descriptions of the techniques, as well as the exercises to improve your stance or physical ability, was just as helpful as the explanation of the finer points of playing the game. I was going to read it cover-to-cover, but ended up skipping the majority of "The Part of Tens" which covers such things as the author's ten favorite private and public golf courses, and the ten favorite male and female players. I may refer back to this info in the future if I become more interested in the history of the game and descriptions of the greatest players. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the book and plan to review sections of the book repeatedly in order to strengthen my playing skills.

Worth it
Read this book in conjunction with the golf book for dummies on etiquette.Both worth the read, though you cannot learn to play golf with either book.It will however, get you into the culture, become aware of how to approach the game and avoid many pitfalls.

Excellent overall intro to Golf !
Gary McCord is one of my all time favourite golf commentators and he did not disappoint with this book !
His legendary sense of humour shines throughout the pages and he manages to cover an impressive amount of valuable information on all aspects of the game.

I bought the book for my boyfriend who is showing interest in golf (I personally have played for 20 years).

We both found the book excellent and Highly recommend it !!

SO not what I thought I was ordering
When i received this book in the mail I thought it was a joke - I was sure I had ordered the actual Golf for Dummies - clearly the online presentation was not clear on what the product really is, since I have seen several reviews making the same claim - on the up-side, the tool I got with the kit has been very handy. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Parks & Recreation, published by National Recreation and Park Association on May 1, 1994. The length of the article is 1228 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Miniature golf courses are a fine addition to any municipal park. They are popular, easy to run, and will easily pay for themselves or turn a profit if just a minimal fee is charged per round. A permanent course can be built, but portable ones can be had for much less.

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Title: Miniature golf makes par at municipal parks.
Author: Barbara Siarkievicz
Publication: Parks & Recreation (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 1994
Publisher: National Recreation and Park Association
Volume: v29Issue: n5Page: p46(5)

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This digital document is an article from Winnipeg Free Press, published by Thomson Gale on August 4, 2007. The length of the article is 2021 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: On a roll; Miniature golf is no laughing matter for the first Canadian to, uh (snicker)... tee it up in the world championships.(Special Section 5)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Winnipeg Free Press (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 4, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Page: F1

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This digital document is an article from U.S. Kids, published by Children's Better Health Institute on April 1, 1996. The length of the article is 481 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: It's in the bank. (new game called bankshot combines features of billiards, basketball and miniature golf is described)
Author: Gail Skroback Hennessey
Publication: U.S. Kids (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 1996
Publisher: Children's Better Health Institute
Volume: v9Issue: n3Page: p14(3)

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This digital document is an article from Parks & Recreation, published by National Recreation and Park Association on June 1, 2001. The length of the article is 617 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Miniature Golf Grows Up.(courses, competitions and promotion as provisional Olympic sport)(Brief Article)(Column)
Author: Corwin Michael R.
Publication: Parks & Recreation (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2001
Publisher: National Recreation and Park Association
Volume: 36Issue: 6Page: 104

Article Type: Brief Article, Column

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This digital document is an article from Business North Carolina, published by Business North Carolina on October 1, 2002. The length of the article is 519 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: He bets Chinese will get in swing of thing. (People).(Jerry Howell to open miniature golf courses in China)
Publication: Business North Carolina (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2002
Publisher: Business North Carolina
Volume: 22Issue: 10Page: 93(3)

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This digital document is an article from Child Life, published by Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc. on April 1, 2000. The length of the article is 896 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Our Workshop.(how to make a miniature golf course)
Author: A. Neely Hall
Publication: Child Life (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2000
Publisher: Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc.
Volume: 79Issue: 3Page: 18

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This digital document is an article from Parks & Recreation, published by National Recreation and Park Association on November 1, 2004. The length of the article is 2521 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Diary of a mad mini-golfer: while on a family outing, this author takes a swing at mini-golf and finds the true charm of the sport.
Author: Ted Eleftheriou
Publication: Parks & Recreation (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 2004
Publisher: National Recreation and Park Association
Volume: 39Issue: 11Page: 64(6)

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Based on our full-sized Golf Voodoo Kit, here's a hilarious 32-page book of golf humor that's packaged with a miniature soft-cloth voodoo doll imprinted with good and bad spells, plus flag-shaped stickpins. It's the perfect gift for the dad-or golf partner-who has everything! ... Read more

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A "must have" for golf junkies!
Absolutely hysterical!Who knew that a country's entire Air Force was wiped out by one golfer's bad swing.And with this book, you'll know who the golfer is.And you'll find out the name of the only golfer to hit a shot into a spectator's bra. And learn who the golfer is who hit 5 consecutive shots into the water at the Masters - and it wasn't Kevin Costner.A fabulous book. ... Read more