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Author: Gary McCord
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 238
ISBN-13: 9780399142338
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the #1 golf commentator and iconoclast comes a deeply funny exploration of the many mysteries of the game and those who play it. A work of pure delight, "Just a Range Ball in a Box of Titleists" is further proof, in the words of "Golf" magazine, that "Gary McCord transforms golf".
Author: Robert McCord
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 246
ISBN-13: 9780740710100
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA book of helpful historical facts and practical tips and instructions from the experts.
Author: The Experts at Dummies
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2012-02-15
Total Pages: 672
ISBN-13: 1118206320
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe fun way to get a grip on every aspect of golf Golf is a popular spectator sport, but for those who play it's a great source of low impact cardiovascular, strength, and aerobic exercise. In addition, golf is by nature a social game that provides the opportunity to meet new people. Golf All-In-One For Dummies shows you not only how to get the most physical benefit from a round of golf, but also the tools you need to truly enjoy the game. From perfecting your swing to avoiding injuries, the proven techniques presented in this book give you everything you need to have the time of your life every time you hit the links. The basics of golf Details on the latest golf equipment and technology Tips on how to improve the short game, including putting, chipping, and getting out of tough spots Rules and etiquette that every golfer needs to know Plans for keeping fit and designing workouts to improve your game Mental tricks and exercises to help you succeed Tips on grips, stances, and swings New tips from top players on how to improve your game Great new courses, tournaments, players who have changed the game, and a review of golf's greatest moments Whether you already have some golf experience or are completely new to the game, Golf All-In-One For Dummies will have you playing like a pro in no time.
Author: Chris Kalwa
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Published: 2014-02-07
Total Pages: 387
ISBN-13: 1491849851
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Legend of Joe Golfer offers regular recreational golfers the helpful golf tips and suggestions of a personal caddieat ones fingertips. Whether youre an unskilled beginner, or a seasoned advanced-level player, this book will improve the quality of your game. For those Joe or Jane Golfers whove recently purchased the best brand-name clubs and golfing equipment available, visions of perfectly crisp ball striking and precisely placed shots dont immediately appear in play as advertised. Instead, you continue spraying your bad shots all over the courselike a groundskeeper watering the course grounds for the next days play. Chris Kalwa has been there, hes done that, and he feels your bad-shot aches and pains. In The Legend of Joe Golfer, Chris shares his uniquely crafted golf story: a passionate twelve-year journey of endless playing trials and tribulations. This book provides all regular players with a looking-glass through which anyone can relate to and connect with. Youll understand why you got addicted to this ancient and beautiful game, and learn how you can best prepare for and enhance your enjoyment of golf.
Author: Charles Lindsay
Publisher: Little, Brown
Published: 2010-05-15
Total Pages: 298
ISBN-13: 0316126314
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn Bad Lies, golf's wittiest observer, photographer Charles Lindsay, celebrates the hazards and pitfalls of the game. Lindsay stakes out the diabolic border territories that encroach on golf courses -- moon-crater bunkers, waist-high fescue grass, murky lake bottoms -- to capture the unbelievable my-ball-went-where? moments that make the game so infuriating and so addictive for so many. This hilarious follow-up to Lindsay's popular Lost Balls features inspired and gorgeous color photographs, plus larger-than-life pictures of some of the world's rarest -- and oddest -- golf balls. Texts include a foreword by outspoken golf commentator Gary McCord, definitions of the game's offbeat terminology, and a meditation on the golf ball and the immortal soul.
Author: Gary McCord
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2011-05-09
Total Pages: 512
ISBN-13: 0730375382
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn informative and entertaining guide to the world of golf Want to get your handicap down or just get out of a bunker? Golf For Dummies, 2nd Australian and New Zealand edition, is the complete reference for golfers of all experience levels. Get some great advice on improving your technique with step-by-step instructions and photographs. Pick up the right equipment, hit the green and have fun along the way! Challenge yourself to play better get tips on taking your game to the next level Get out of trouble know your options when facing difficult recovery shots Understand the handicap system discover how to get a handicap, how it's calculated and what it means Work on your technique develop strategies to improve your swing Focus on your golf fitness learn ways to get into golf shape Choose where to play find out where to practise and play golf Watch golf in person discover where you can watch live golf and interact with players Learn more about the greats of the game find out who made Brett Ogle's top ten Open the book and find: Advice on choosing the correct equipment Chipping, pitching and putting tips Instructions for getting out of bunkers Rules, etiquette and how to keep score Methods for overcoming the 'yips' and 'shanks' How to fit in at the golf club Learn to: Improve your swing Perfect your putting and get your handicap down Find your local golf pro Choose the best golfing holiday spots
Author: Jim Hawkins
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2017-04-11
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 1683580575
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPeer beyond the high, thick hedges of Augusta National Golf Club for an intimate, entertaining glimpse of the classic cathedral that is home to golf's most venerable, unique event. In this newly-revised edition of Tales from Augusta’s Fairways, Jim Hawkins and Robert Hartman capture all the power and passion that have inspired golfers to flock to Georgia for generations. From Gene Sarazen's 1935 double-eagle that put Augusta National on the map, to Tiger Woods's Grand Slam victory in 2001, from the tragic collapses of Greg Norman and Jordan Spieth to the heart-warming story of Jose Maria Olazabal, Tales from Augusta’s Fairways takes an inside look at a course that has changed the game. Readers will share the dream with Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts, walk the green with Jack Nicklaus, take a swing with Arnold Palmer, and putt with thousands of hopefuls who have made the Masters the most revered, most prestigious golf tournament in the world. Without a doubt, this is a must-have for any golf fan.
Author: Charles Lindsay
Publisher: Hachette UK
Published: 2010-05-15
Total Pages: 217
ISBN-13: 0316126314
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn Bad Lies, golf's wittiest observer, photographer Charles Lindsay, celebrates the hazards and pitfalls of the game. Lindsay stakes out the diabolic border territories that encroach on golf courses -- moon-crater bunkers, waist-high fescue grass, murky lake bottoms -- to capture the unbelievable my-ball-went-where? moments that make the game so infuriating and so addictive for so many. This hilarious follow-up to Lindsay's popular Lost Balls features inspired and gorgeous color photographs, plus larger-than-life pictures of some of the world's rarest -- and oddest -- golf balls. Texts include a foreword by outspoken golf commentator Gary McCord, definitions of the game's offbeat terminology, and a meditation on the golf ball and the immortal soul.
Author: Dick Durrance
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 168
ISBN-13: 0740710966
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDurrance's black-and-white photographs transport readers to various golf courses for a look at ordinary people and famous golfers at play. The more than 65 images are accompanied by entertaining essays and observations about the game.
Author: Jim Hawkins
Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 252
ISBN-13: 9781582614908
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn Tales from Augusta, Jim Hawkins, who covered his first Masters in 1968, takes readers behind the high, thick hedges of Augusta National Golf Club for an intimate, entertaining glimpse of the classic cathedral that is home to golf's most venerable, unique event. From Gene Sarazen's 1935 double-eagle that put Augusta National on the map, to Tiger Woods' Grand Slam victory in 2001, from the tragic collapses of Greg Norman to the heart-warming story of Jose Maria Olazabal, Tales from Augusta takes an inside look at the greats -- including Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer -- and the not-so-greats, the amateurs and the rookies who have made the Masters the most revered, the most prestigious golf tournament in the world.
