At least 2 million men and women take up golf each year in the USA. Millions more continue to play at a level far below their potential. All those novices and duffers can find a respectable single-figure handicap within reach, thanks to the practical, realistic approach of Golf Basics. There are answers to all the pertinent questions: How long does it take to become proficient? When will the grip start to feel comfortable? How do you stop slicing the ball? And players will learn how to avoid the most treacherous hazard of all: the search for perfection. You don't need a flawless technique to achieve a game you can be truly proud of.