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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I keep watching this dvd over and over again, for one reason - it excellently explains and illustrates the fundamental aspects of golf. Gary McCord's unpretentious and simplistic teaching shows you the most basic of the basics, and serves as a great review to make sure you don't forget the simple things.
The DVD is great for beginners, but doesn't cover any aspect in detail. An example of this is that any shot type (driving, standard iron, chip, pitch) is explained from a specific distance, and nothing is said on what to change if you're closer or further away. That being said, this is a great introduction to the game of golf, and an important reminder to keep you on track once you start getting better.
P.S: If you're ten years old, you might find McCord's jokes funny, but honestly, he is starting to get on my nerve...
The DVD is great for beginners, but doesn't cover any aspect in detail. An example of this is that any shot type (driving, standard iron, chip, pitch) is explained from a specific distance, and nothing is said on what to change if you're closer or further away. That being said, this is a great introduction to the game of golf, and an important reminder to keep you on track once you start getting better.
P.S: If you're ten years old, you might find McCord's jokes funny, but honestly, he is starting to get on my nerve...
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I think this DVD is fantastic for the beginner of golf or for someone like me that has not played for 5-6 years, as a refresher on the fundamentals of how to put a round of golf together.
All the basic aspects of golf are covered from TEE to GREEN, DRIVING to PUTTING and the correction of Bad shots such as HOOKS and SLICES (with an explanation of where they come from).
Gary McCords presenting style is just up my street - not condesending or patronising - just witty and to the point.
I watched it a few times and took the advise to the driving range and hit some far better, consistent shots than i did the week before - Perfect - just what i wanted - 5 stars.
By the way, the rating of goods on Amazon is important it is what we all use to decide whether or not we are going to buy - I cannot believe the Guy who rated this DVD a two because it did not help low handicappers. It says on the cover GOLF for DUMMIES - what exactly were you expecting??
All the basic aspects of golf are covered from TEE to GREEN, DRIVING to PUTTING and the correction of Bad shots such as HOOKS and SLICES (with an explanation of where they come from).
Gary McCords presenting style is just up my street - not condesending or patronising - just witty and to the point.
I watched it a few times and took the advise to the driving range and hit some far better, consistent shots than i did the week before - Perfect - just what i wanted - 5 stars.
By the way, the rating of goods on Amazon is important it is what we all use to decide whether or not we are going to buy - I cannot believe the Guy who rated this DVD a two because it did not help low handicappers. It says on the cover GOLF for DUMMIES - what exactly were you expecting??
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This book is filled with humour and good advice. If you're a golf pro, no, you won't be buying this, and why would you? If you're a beginner, it's a perfect place to start as it's not overly complicated and filled with details that are going to bog you down. All the "dummies" books are great, especially if you want to know just enough to being a sport or hobby or be able to converse at a cocktail party about something you aren't really familiar with.
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Excellent dvd
I'm not a golfer, but I bought this as a Christmas present for my cousin who has recently taken up golf. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Avid Reader
Very Basic Instruction
It's OK for what it is. The instruction is very basic, but then that's what for Dummies is all about so you can't complain. Read more
Published 14 months ago by B. Matchett
Limited use
This is ok as an over-view DVD if you can get it for 2-3 pounds and you have space for a junk DVD on your shelf. Its not worth more than that. Read more
Published on 16 May 2010 by S. Singh
OK, but not great
This DVD has a nice relaxed style and the presenter is humourous but still authoritative. But as with many golf lessons via DVD - and indeed books - it's all very well watching,... Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2009 by Laborna
Golf for dummies
Well presented and thought through. Nearly everything you need to know to play the game.
Published on 13 Nov 2009 by Mr. R. G. Clarke
Not Bad
I purchased this DVD because I already had the book. The best thing in the book was the exercises by Paul Callaway, a physical therapist, but this section was missing on the DVD. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2009 by Mr. K. R. Amatt
Only for total newbies
ok , but only very basic and prob for people who have never played at all
Published on 11 Oct 2009 by Mr. T. L. Williams
Golf for Dummies
The DVD was exactly what I wanted, although I have played golf for a while it helped to refine techniques and consequently help with confidence, and every golfer knows that golf is... Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2009 by Christopher Rogers
AVOID THIS DVD !!!!
I carefully studied both the DVD and the book. It was the worst thing I did to improve my game. The DVD and book are inconsistent on many points of the basic techniques. Read more
Published on 25 July 2009 by M. Gur
Basic Tuition
Explains very straight to the point and moves on to the next section without getting boring. Good basic information that will benefit high handicappers.
Published on 16 May 2009 by Smiley
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