Golf in Denver looks at the people, places, and events involved in the grand game in the Denver area for more than a century. The photographs in this volume chronicle the sport in Denver beginning in 1896, when it was played nearly exclusively by a handful of socially prominent, wealthy Denverites, to today's popular sport played on dozens of courses dotting the metro area. Casual and avid golfers as well as history buffs will appreciate the stories behind the game, including an in-depth look at how local courses were established, tales of well-known people, and accounts of women and minorities involved in local golf.
From Denver and its suburbs to the tops of the Rockies, this luscious guide provides a captivating look at Colorado's best golf courses. Holes from more than 40 different courses throughout the state--including the Denver Country Club, Keystone Ranch, and Haymaker in Steamboat Springs--are illustrated with breathtaking photographs. Brief passages detail the yardage and layout of each hole and provide tips on avoiding obstacles while approaching the green. With contact information for every course provided, this is a must-have for the golf enthusiast.
Deb Schaffer is a golf enthusiast and a travel addict. She and her husband travel throughout Colorado and the United States playing golf, taking photographs, and enjoying the journey. A captivating A to Z compendium of everything from the altitude of the golf course (must-have information for visitors) to the location of the Pro Shop and the efficiency and friendliness of its staff, this book is a compilation of course reviews, based on Deb's impressions and experience as a novice golfer, published on her website, BoomerGolfBliss.com, and for a column on Examiner.com. From the suburbs of Denver to the snow-capped peaks of the Rockies, from the well-known courses to the well-kept secrets, this convenient travel-size reference is a must have for the novice golfer and the experienced alike. Both low and high handicappers will find great insider tips, tricks, and traps, from the mysterious brick chimney smack in the middle of the fairway on the first hole at Fossil Trace Golf Club to the relief that golfers get from elk droppings on the Estes Park course! Use this book to discover what makes these courses so special. Included are details about the yardage and layout of each hole as well as tips for avoiding obstacles while approaching the greens, plus contact information for every course. So, enjoy-and play golf, Colorado!
The Putting Prescription The Putt Doctor's Proven Method for a Better Stroke Dr. Craig L. Farnsworth Author of See It & Sink It The doctor is on the golf course! Dr. Craig Farnsworth has helped more than 125 Tour pros improve their putting games from good to outstanding. Now, you can raise the level of your game using the same innovative techniques that have helped Nick Faldo, Annika Sörenstam, Bernhard Langer, and many others become masters of the green. Whether you suffer from sloppy setup, tight grip, pushing, pulling, or "the yips," The Putting Prescription will cure what ails you! "I have worked with Craig over the years and have used and applied his prescriptions and drills myself. I particularly love the string and needles drill. All you need to do is add a bit of practice." -Nick Faldo, six-time Majors winner on the PGA Tour, member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, and analyst for CBS and the Golf Channel "As a veteran PGA Tour player, I've studied many golf books and listened to more than my share of instructors. Dr. Farnsworth's putting method is the most complete and thorough I've read. He has helped my putting and he can help yours too." -Scott McCarron, PGA Tour player "I have had the honor to work with the leading putting coaches in the world and Dr. Craig Farnsworth is the best of the best. His understanding of putting is by far the most comprehensive, and his ability to communicate that knowledge is second to none. I have seen him transform the game of a PGA superstar and elevate the games of 'weekend warriors.'" -Mike Adams, Golf Digest Top-50 Instructor and Golf Magazine Top-100 Teacher "Dr. Farnsworth is the premier specialist in helping golfers of all abilities become the best putters they can be. His attention to detail and creative use of drills and games are the best in the game. This book will help you get to the next level." -Brian Mogg, Golf Magazine Top-100 Teacher "Having seen the direct benefit to my own game, it is crystal clear to me why so many PGA and LPGA players ultimately find their way to Dr. Farnsworth. He does a wonderful job of blending state-of-the-art teaching methods with the specific needs of the student. I am very cautious about referring my students to instructors. However, I enthusiastically refer my players to Dr. Farnsworth." -Dr. Gary Brown, Golf Performance Specialist, Intelligent Golf "I have utilized Doctor Farnsworth's information in my instructional programs since meeting Doc in 1998. His knowledge has transformed my teaching and my own game, allowing me to be the Michigan PGA Teacher and Player of the Year in 2005. Following the Doc's prescriptions will help transform everyone's putting!" -John L. Dal Corobbo, Director of Instruction, The Training Academy at Prairie View
