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"Golf," writes Malcolm Campbell, "is as much, or perhaps even more about how it is played as it is about how well it is played," and it is the hows with which this clear and well-illustrated little gem is concerned. As the title implies, the guide is a concise manual of the game's written and unwritten codes: its ethics and principles as well as its rules. Not sure about how to book a tee time, when to hit, how to dress, your pace of play, or the best ways to repair a divot and rake a bunker? The Pocket Guide to Golf Etiquette can navigate novices and low-handicappers alike through the game's confusing shoals. Best of all, it's small enough to carry in your golf bag, and, with its pliable hide cover, sturdy enough to survive those inevitable on-course moments when temper overrules temperance, and manners beg for a quick refresher.