With bosses to please, lawns to mow and kids to carpool, who's got the time (or the stamina) to pound 500 balls on the range? Who has the legs to walk 7,000 yards? Who wants to rise at dawn to wait in line for a six-hour round? OK, maybe a lot of you do. But for those of you who wouldn't mind getting better without rolling off the couch, here's a guide to help you milk the most out of the game without lifting much more than a ballmarker. Without leaving your easy chair, learn how to...
Groove your release with the TV remote
Hone your swing while sitting in the cart
Use your kid's video game for lower scores
Pick the partner who will win you cash
Create power while you mix a martini
Sleep in and save money at top courses
Perfect your grip pressure with a hot dog
THE EASE-O-METER
Throughout this guide, you'll see a scale that determines how much effort each activity demands. Check this Ease-o-Meter to determine what you can handle on a scale of 0-10, where 0 takes no effort, 5 is too much, and 10 is like performing open-heart surgery on a twitching ant.
