Golf category: 1025 books
by Andrew Lang
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2014
Andrew Lang was a prolific author of works both fiction and non-; he wrote his own fairy tales such as Prince Prigio in 1889, as well as numerous historical texts including A Short History of Scotland in 1911. Unbeknownst to many of his followers, Lang was also a keen golfer and came to write this short history due to that, we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.
Moment of Glory
The Year Underdogs Ruled Golf
Language: English
Release Date: May 13, 2010
After winning 6 of the 12 Majors from 2000 to 2002, Tiger Woods struggled in 2003. Four unknown golf players--Mike Weir, Jim Furyk, Ben Curtis, and Shaun Micheel--would seize the day, rising to become champions in his wake.
Mike Weir--considered a good golfer but not a great one--triumphed in The...
Your Short Game Solution
Mastering the Finesse Game from 120 Yards and In
Language: English
Release Date: March 3, 2015
Supported by state-of-the-art motion analysis research, "short game guru to the pros" James Sieckmann unveils his "finesse wedge" swing -- a proven and pragmatic way to learn, practice, and perform with each wedge in the bag in every situation -- and shows players that upgrading...
The Mental Game of Golf
A Guide to Peak Performance
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2002
Combining the latest research, wide experience, and tips from tour pros, Cohn shows in this practical guide what peak performance is and how it can be achieved; how to learn the confidence that unlocks your best play; and techniques designed to improve concentration and emotional control in pressure situations.
No Limits
My Autobiography
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2014
An autobiography from golf's freshest, most individual voice
Ian Poulter is one of golf's most charismatic figures, with an appeal extending way beyond his sport. Here he tells his inspirational story, from his early rejection as a Spurs youth player, right through to his match-winning contributions...
Final Rounds
A Father, a Son, the Golf Journey of a Lifetime
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2017
James Dodson always felt closest to his father while they were on the links. So it seemed only appropriate when his father learned he had two months to live that they would set off on the golf journey of their dreams to play the most famous courses in the world.
Final Rounds takes us to the...
Fairway to Hell
Around the World in 18 Holes
Language: English
Release Date: August 25, 2010
Presents a collection of humorous stories about golf around the world gleaned from the author's personal experience, including stories about a golf tournament for fat people and a course where the caddies are llamas.
by Ernest Jones
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Instant golf 2
Advanced Tips and Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2012
This handy little guide is written for the amateur golfer who wants to get better. In other words its written for every amateur golfer in the world. It offers a range of tips and techniques (some common sense, some quirky) but all designed to make you re-evaluate your mental and physical game. There...
Fairway to Heaven
Victors and Victims of Golf's Choking Game
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2011
In golf, nowhere is the mental strain more apparent that at the closing stages of a major championship. The crowd, absorbed in every shot, conveys the tension to the players, who are also involved in another contest - the mind game. Before missing the most notorious putt in the history of the Open...
An Idiot For All Seasons
A David Feherty Collection
Language: English
Release Date: September 17, 2013
"Golf is not a game, it's a punishment." -- David Feherty
The New York Times bestselling author of A NASTY BIT OF ROUGH and SOMEWHERE IN IRELAND, A VILLAGE IS MISSING AN IDIOT, returns with a singular assortment of ribald observations on golf, life, and how best to not take any of...
Chasing Greatness
Johnny Miller, Arnold Palmer, and the Miracle at Oakmont
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2010
The unforgettable story of the 1973 U.S. Open-and the unknown young golfer who astonished the world...
In 1973, a Who's Who of golf's greats gathered at the Oakmont Country Club for the U.S. Open. Among those favored to win were Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. Instead, Johnny Miller-a 26-year-old...
The Longest Shot
Jack Fleck, Ben Hogan, and Pro Golf's Greatest Upset at the 1955 U.S. Open
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2012
The inspirational story of the unknown golfer from Iowa who beat his idol in the 1955 U.S. Open
With the overlooked Jack Fleck still playing the course, NBC-TV proclaimed that the legendary Ben Hogan had won his record fifth U.S. Open and signed off from San Francisco. Undaunted, the forgotten...
by Harold H. Hilton
Language: English
Release Date: January 8, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: January 8, 2013
THE first lesson to be learned by the aspiring golfer is the value of practice. This is the beginning and end of excellence - the fundamental secret of improvement, other things being equal. Speaking for myself, I am convinced that the present position I hold in the golfing world is in a very great...