{"product_id":"9781426970221","title":"Duffer's Debut: An Introduction to Golf Its Culture, Customs \u0026 Conventions","description":"Greetings new golfer! Welcome to the most frustrating, infuriating, intimidating yet greatest of sports. Beware that, in taking up golf,   your self-esteem is about to suffer irreparable damage.\u003cp\u003e  You have, no doubt, remarked, in scanning the myriad of available golf books, that the authors, all blessed with olympian reflexes and   hand-eye coordination, first took up the sport before the age of ten. Insightfully, you have probably also concluded that there may be a   communication gap between these venerated masters of the game and your own tired, ripened and athletically-challenged physique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Happily, you have just found the holy grail of golf wisdom for beginners. This book is about taking up golf - from a beginner's perspective.   Like yourself, the author is a mere mediocre mortal who took up the game in his mature middle years and whose only previous athletic   renown was winning a hula hoop contest in a church basement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  There are two things to learn about golf - how to hit a ball and understanding the game. The former is best learned, not from a book, but   on a range from a teaching pro. You must also learn about the game's culture, customs and conventions, which is what this book is all   about.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Media Comments on Duffer’s Debut:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  • “This is the … book that should be mandatory for all golfers to read before they are allowed on the course.” - Flagstick Golf   Magazine\u003cbr\u003e • “The book is… humorous and is written from a beginner’s standpoint…middle aged and senior golfers would particularly appreciate it.” –   Myrtle Beach Golf News\u003cbr\u003e  • “…this golf book is a must-read…Great illustrations, a great gift, a great read…it might even turn you into a great golfer ” -  Good Times   Retirement Magazine\u003cbr\u003e • “Ronberg…should be commended for his effort.”  - Lorne Rubenstein, The Toronto Globe and Mail\u003cbr\u003e • “If you’re thinking of taking up this sport, Ted Ronberg can save you some of the angst you experience.” – Lee-Anne Cusack, CJOH   TV\u003cbr\u003e • “Not just for beginners, Duffer’s Debut also has a wealth of valuable information for experienced golfers.”- Bob Durant – host of the Golf   Report – AM 740 Radio, Toronto\u003cbr\u003e • “This is the Holy Grail of golf wisdom for beginners” – Bob Sinclair - Eyelevel Golf Products\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trafford Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47122476630256,"sku":"9781426970221","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781426970221_p0.jpg?v=1763746238","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781426970221","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}