The Elements Of Scoring

Say Good-Bye to Doubles and Triples Forever

Every aspect of golf, from the swing to the follow-through, is a means to one deceptively simple end: to get the ball into the hole in the fewest strokes possible. The Elements of Scoring explains how paying attention to the way you play -- regardless of your level of skill -- will guarantee you fewer strokes, a better overall game, and at the end of the day, more fun.

With a practical and encouraging touch, Raymond Floyd shares his vision of what makes a scorer and shows how you can become this most dangerous of opponents.

• Discover the ten mistakes amateurs make that pros never do
• Learn why the 6-foot putt is the most important shot in golf
• Play to your strengths and hide your weaknesses
• Banish first-tee jitters and focus on the rest of your game
• Know when bogey can be a good score

Golf is a game of mistakes: The secret to better golf lies in making fewer of them and making sure the ones you do make don¹t prove too costly. With Raymond Floyd as your teacher, you are sure to shoot the lowest scores you can, day in and day out, playing the game like a true scorer.