This volume provides an in-depth appraisal of the skills and techniques necessary to play the game of golf. It combines a complete account of the skills that should enable golfers of all levels, beginner through to expert, to build their own perfect swing using the fundamentals of the modern golf swing. The book includes an analysis of the more advanced techniques of the game, as well as general topics, such as the set-up, the swing, the short game, coping with hazards and trouble shots, tactics and strategy, the inner game and golf etiquette. It provides a step-by-step blueprint for mastering every facet of the game, so that readers can lower their scores.