Alice Cooper is a very talented musician, though some would argue an even more talented golfer. During a darker period in his life, Cooper was introduced to golf as a substitute for drinking. "I traded one bad habit for another habit, only this habit (golf) was a lot healthier," says Cooper. "Golf ended up being a good trade-off."

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Golf is all about the rhythm of the swing, not your size. "People are always surprised at how far a welterweight like me can swing the ball," he writes. (Cooper weighs 146 pounds and can hit the ball 270 yards.) "It's all about a simple swing executed in one simple motion."

Don't think too much. Cooper's best round was a 67 at Camelback Country Club, a day when he didn't have a thought in his head.

Play with a pro, and listen to his or her advice. "A professional golfer has an eye for detail," Cooper writes. "Play with people who inspire you."