Fundamentals of Golf

LA QUINTA, Calif. (Sept. 13, 2004) -- Since its beginnings, golf instruction has been presented primarily from the male perspective — until now. LPGA Professional Debbie Steinbach, aka Venus, has developed a breakthrough method that revolutionizes the way women learn to play golf. Based on the theory that men and women are different both physically and psychologically, Steinbach created a new golf instruction DVD series that promotes teaching golf from a woman's viewpoint. In "Venus on the Fundamentals of Golf," Steinbach presents her signature lessons, such as "The Y Factor" and "The Boob Factor," to bridge the instructional gender gap and help women improve their golf game.

"Through years of teaching golf and talking with other professionals, I found that there were definite differences between men and women golfers beyond the obvious," says Steinbach. "So I created an instructional DVD geared towards women. By turning information into recreation, women will learn to play better and have more fun while learning."

Arnold Palmer, PGA Tour Legend, attests to Steinbach's abilities. "Debbie has a unique gift for keeping her information simple and making learning fun."

In a time when women represent nearly 47 percent of all new golfers nationally and 25 percent of the total current golf market, "Venus on the Fundamentals of Golf" gives women golfers the confidence they need to enjoy and use the game for relaxation and fun or as a business-networking tool.

Volume 1, Get Ready to Play, is a very basic introduction and is designed for women with little or no knowledge of the game. It covers such Fundamentals as the object of the game, scoring, equipment, etiquette, dress, rules and golf terms.

Volume 2, The Full Swing, breaks the swing into Fundamentals, which include set up, ball contact, impact position, strange lies, establishing a pre-shot routine and strategic drills. Steinbach's signature golf lesson, "The Boob Factor" is addressed as well.

Volume 3, The Short Game, focuses on the Fundamentals of putting, chipping, pitching, sand and lob shots. Steinbach introduces her Money Club®, a chipper designed like a putter to help golfers with this all important shot.

"Men play golf to conquer the game and women play for recreation and relationships," Steinbach added. "I wanted it to have plenty of information, but purposely made it fast paced and fun which is the reason I do anything."

The DVD series follows her two best selling books "Venus on the Fairway" and "Venus on the Fringe", and brings the game to life with Debbie's inviting, friendly and witty personality.

	"Venus on the Fairway" was created because of a lack of teaching methods designed for the way women learn. Rather than overload the reader with highly technical swing instruction, Debbie emphasizes practical drills that teach women how to "feel" key swing movements, reinforced by a simple and positive teaching style. Venus on the Fairway ensures readers will have fun while learning. (click on the book for more info about "Venus on the Fairway"
"Venus on the Fringe, Introducing the "V Factor" Creating a Short Game That Works for Humans" In this book, from putting and chipping to the lob shot, Venus simplifies the short game. "Give Me Another 'V'" reminds us that "Chipping is nothing more than putting with a lofted club." "Light bulb moments" to practice drills will really help your short game. Jan Stephenson, 1981 Short Game Player of the Year on the LPGA Tour, says, "In tournaments, the short game is the key to not dropping shots and losing one to the field. You can hit it to eight feet all day, but if you can't finish, you can't score and you can't win. Debbie's refreshing and educational approach to teaching in Venus on the Fringe is long overdue." (click on the book for more info about "Venus on the Fringe"
Debbie Steinbach (a.k.a. Venus) is available as an entertainment-styled speaker. She has spoken to a wide variety of corporate groups and organizations including Kraft, Sony, Nabisco, the Executive Women's Golf Association, the Women's Southern California Golf Association and the LPGA. Her narrative about life on and off the course is filled with wit and humor. Debbie's view on the differences between men and women golfers will leave you smiling all the way to your next tee time. Visit her on the web at www.venusgolf.com.