Whether you are a keen amateur golfer or a complete beginner, golf will help you to get to grips with the game that lasts a lifetime. From equipment to etiquette, with information on jargon, handicaps and taking it further, it also offers tips and drills from members of the Professional Golfers' Association. Peter Alliss, Eddie Birchenough, John Cook, John Jacobs, Maureen Madill, Gillian Stewart and Jessie Valentine are just some of the professionals who have contributed.

David Davies has been writing about golf for 40 years and is former golf correspondent for the Guardian. Patricia Davies was an Ireland junior internationalist and is now a golf writer.

Approved and supported by the Professional Golfers' Association.