""Whether you're a novice or club regular, Steve has the answers to all your golf problems."" - Ernie Els For the weekend golfer, the game can be an unfortunate succession of shots that do not fly far enough and consistently straight enough. Each swing is followed by frustration, anguish and the usually futile attempt to correct the problem... which only creates another problem. Golf Cures and Fixes is like having a patient golf pro standing alongside who analyzes each swing and makes suggestions for any shortcoming. This creatively illustrated handbook uses a unique format and structure, and provides specific cures for specific golf shot errors and problems. Mistakes golfers make are clearly seen in the way the ball reacts: short drives, slices, hooks, missed shots and more. Steve Newell identifies the cause of each errant shot -- foot position, grip or posture, for example -- then shows how to fix the problem. He also recommends drills that will help cure the problem for good. Golf Cures and Fixes is organized in chapters that relate to each type of club: Drivers Short irons Fairway metals Wedges Long irons Sand irons Mid irons Putters. Whether a golfer needs to overcome just one problem area of all of them, Golf Cures and Fixes is the ideal first-aid manual.

Author Biography

Steve Newell was the instruction editor of "Golf World" magazine. He has worked with many leading professionals and coaches, including Ernie Els and David Leadbetter. Ernie Els (known as the "Big Easy"), a former World No. 1, is one of the world's top professional golfers.