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| 'Golf Courses of the PGA European Tour' (Book) by Peter Dobereiner |
The official record of the Tour in words and pictures. A stunning and informative guide to some of the most spectacular, well loved and legendary golf courses in the world. Peter Dobereiner depicts the charms and pitfalls that contribute to Europe's great courses. Brian Morgan's magnificent photographs depict the extraordinary variety and visual appeal of the different courses. Peter Dobereiner was an award-winning golf correspondent for many years. He has also achieved widespread acclaim as a golf course designer. He remains an internationally syndicated golf columnist and has written more than twenty golf books. Brian Morgan is one of the world's best known golf photographers. Gordon Richardson has been writing on golf for twenty-five years and is a regular contributor to British, American and Italian golf magazines. Length: 304 pages.
Price: 50.36
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| 'Total Shotmaking' (Book) by Fred Couples with John Andrisani |
Instruction from tee to green. Includes 80 photos; 16 pages in full color, features sequence of his natural-feeling swing style. Introduction for every element of play in detail. Covers his cross-handed grip, plum-bobbing and even finding the sweet spot. Also gives tips on psychological game and how to deal with trouble shots. Each chapter gives a clinic to fine-tune technique. He reveals his visualization exercises and anti-yips method and even tells how to add distance to your drives. Fred Couples is golf's superstar from 1992 when he finished the PGA Tour season with the lowest scoring average and more than $1 million after winning 3 tournaments, including the Masters. He beat Nick Faldo in the Dunhill Cup for America's win defeating England in a landmark victory. This is his first book. Length: 171 pages.
Price: 28.50
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| 'And Then Jack Said to Arnie..' (Book) by Don Wade |
This book brings out of the locker room and to the first tee more than 250 of the greatest stories of all time, from the humorous antics of Sam Snead, to the cold, ruthless play of Ben Hogan, to the litany of catastrophes that have befallen Greg Norman. Full of colorful characters and legendary places, this engaging book is sure to become a classic for millions of players who have made golf America's sporting passion. Don Wade, senior editor of Golf Digest Magazine, has covered professional golf since the 1970's. In that time he has worked for CBS Sports and NBC Sports as well as a golf analyst for the USA Network.
Price: 14.78
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| 'How About a Little Action' (Paperback Book) by Rodger Hess and Thomas Strauss |
When professional gamblers in Las Vegas hit the links for a friendly round of golf, they naturally have a little something going on the side to make it more interesting. Wagers of $300,000 a round are not unheard of. Such stakes may not be representative of most weekend foursomes, but it is probably safe to say that few social rounds of golf are played solely for exercise, companionship and glory. How About A Little Action is a 40 page paperback book listing the most common betting games played for enjoyment and profit. This book is not a comprehensive list; however, it covers all the major games and a sampling of the minor ones. Each game is described clearly and concisely. It is the perfect size to fit in your golf bag and use on the course as a guide to games and rules. Length: 40 pages.
Price: 9.08
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| 'Jim McLean's Eight Step Swing' (Paperback Book) |
The Eight Step Swing breaks down the swing into eight crucial stages, with each chapter representing a step. Most importantly it then guides the reader to unite the steps into one fluid motion. Each step is capped by a series of checkpoints for self-evaluation on the practice tee and on the course. Following the tremendously successful Book Of Drills by Jim McLean comes The Eight Step Swing, A Revolutionary Golf Technique. McLean is known as an admired and highly respected golf coach for the professional. In this book he shares his successful methods used with Tom Kite, Hal Sutton, Peter Jacobson, Brad Faxon and more. The last chapters focus on the mental game, the setup and the preparation. Jim McLean is Director of Golf and Instruction at Doral Resort and Country Club and creator of the best-selling video, 'X Factor' also '10 Fundamentals of the Modern Swing', 'Eight Step Swing' and 'Book of Drills'. Length: 236 pages.
Price: 22.76
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| 'Golf is Not a Game of Perfect' (Book) by Bob Rotella |
Real talent is a combination of character, attitude, and devotion, which makes greatness possible. And the good news, according to Dr. Bob Rotella, is that anyone can develop real talent. Dr. Rotella has made a career of helping people chase and catch their dreams. His authority as a sports psychologist is well known. Golfers from Tom Kite to David Duval have relied on him to help them break through to triumphs on the PGA Tour, but his practice extends beyond sports. He is a consultant on performance enhancement to leading businesses such as Merrill Lynch and General Electric. He has worked with successful people in business from law to entertainment. Most people think talent is genetically determined. Either you can sing or you can't or you get calculus or it is beyond you. You have what it takes to succeed or you don't. Dr. Rotella explains that the truth about human performance is far more encouraging. Talent, as conventionally defined and measured, plays a secondary role
Price: 26.18
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| 'David Leadbetter's Faults and Fixes' (Book) |
A comprehensive fault finding references guide containing easy to understand solutions to 80 of the most common problem areas in golf. Professional and amateur golfers alike will find solutions tailor made to improve every aspect of his or her game. Instruction covers areas from the fundamentals of the grip and postures to the various components that comprise the swing, to specific aspects of the short game or simply to problems associated with the awkward lines and other troublesome situations. David Leadbetter is the world's #1 Golf coach. He is well known for having a major influence on Nick Faldo's career as well as working with Nick Price, Larry Mize and a host of other top professionals. He is a regular contributor of instruction articles to Golf World and Gold Digest magazines and is currently involved in setting up a string of teaching academies bearing his name throughout the world. Length: 187 pages.
Price: 26.18
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| 'Harvey Penick: Game For A Lifetime - More Lessons and Teachings' (Book) by Harvey Penick with Bud Shrake |
This is the book Harvey Penick was working on at the time of his death. It closely resembles his first book, 'The Little Red Book', in its content. 'The Little Red Book' is filled not so much with swing tips and strategies, but with Harvey's philosophy that you improve your play by improving how you feel about your game. Speaking to what he termed 'seasoned golfers' (measured not in years, but in experience with the game), Mr. Penick shares how he helped students find another twenty yards off the tee and about those he helped find contentment on the course. The book is also a testimonial, fittingly, to his wife Helen who was by his side for all of his seven decades teaching golf. Length: 208 pages.
Price: 23.94
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| Golf is a Game of Confidence (Book) |
Dr. Bob Rotella further explores the mental game of golf and how confidence as well as course and game management are the key to improving scores. Length: 237 pages.
Price: 26.22
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| 'Golf For Dummies - Third Edition' (Book) by Gary McCord |
A book that could only be written by Gary McCord, 'Golf For Dummies' lets you laugh while you learn the great game of golf. Featuring many photos of former (and sometimes current) PGA touring professional McCord, this sound instructional book includes how to look like a golfer, how to talk like a golfer, even how to play like a golfer! A great book for beginners, or Gary McCord fans! Paperback.
Price: 25.08
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| 'ABC's of Golf '(Book) by Susan Greene |
Help toddlers learn the alphabet as well as the game of golf! The ABC's of Golf uses common golf terms and objects to teach the alphabet to children. The perfect gift for that grandchild, niece, or nephew. Length: 35 pages.
Price: 17.06
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| 'A Passion for the Game of Golf' (Book) by Hubert Pedroli and Mary Tiegreen |
'Our smallest coffee-table book', A Passion... takes its own unique look at the fascinating game of golf. Humorous and historical, this little book offers entertaining insights into the traditions and personalities that go into making golf the great game that it is. Learn a little, laugh a little... good things come in small packages. This book is proof. Hubert Pedroli discovered golf in his native France twenty five years ago and is the author of the book 'The American Golfer's Guide'. Length: 63 pages.
Price: 12.50
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| 'Golf Dirty Tricks' (Paperback Book) by Jim Becker, Andy Mayer and Rick Wolff |
The way to win golf is simple. You've got to take a few strokes off your score, or better yet, add a few strokes to the other guy's game. You don't need any special techniques to win, just the right attitude. The Bad Golfer's Association has brought us another winner with this fun and helpful little book. Golf Dirty Tricks is the bible for golfers who from time to time need an edge. Improve your game with such tactics as the 'Look Out For Flying Divots Strategy' or the ever popular 'Fear Of Lyme Disease Fakery'. Best of all the book comes with a package of flat-top tees (Golf Dirty Trick #1).... if they can't tee up, they can't tee off! Length: 50 pages.
Price: 11.36
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| 'Tiger Woods: The Making of a Champion' (Book) by Sports Illustrated Magazine Writers |
The writers of Sports Illustrated chronicle the highlights that have made up the golfing career of Tiger Woods. Arranged in chronological order to give a biographical feel to the book, the articles follow the life and times of the newest phenomenon in the world of golf. The text is accompanied by 48 color photos as only Sports Illustrated can take them. Length: 96 pages.
Price: 22.80
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| 'Augusta' (Book) by Steve Eubanks |
The Augusta National Golf Club in eastern Georgia is an American icon shrouded in intrigue. It is every bit as exclusive as its prestigious Masters Tournament. Behind the wondrous scenes and memorable tournament play, however, resides a secretive and clannish club with a gentlemen-only membership of three hundred. Included are many of the most powerful CEO's and executives in America. In Augusta, author Steve Eubanks penetrates Augusta National's carefully cultivated image. Mixing a deep respect for golf's traditions with a scrutinizing curiosity, Eubanks offers dozens of insights and revelations. Topics explored include the founding of the club and design of it's golf course; the significant role Clifford Roberts played in Augusta member-to-be Dwight Eisenhower's ascension to the presidency; Robert's suicide and the club's subsequent loss of the pistol he used; the exclusion of African-American Charlie Sifford from the Masters field; Augusta's impetuous relationship with CBS; an
Price: 26.18
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| 'Wisdom of Harvey Penick: Lessons Learned About Golf, Life, And A Father's Love' (Book) by Harvey Penick with Bud Shrake |
To Sports Illustrated, he was the 'Socrates of the golf world.' To millions of grateful golfers and book buyers, Harvey Penick was the greatest golf teacher of them all. Always ready not only with practical tips to improve their swing or save crucial strokes around the green, but also with pearls of wisdom and life instruction that enriched their days on and off the links. Now Bud Shrake has gathered the choicest gems from Harvey Penick's Little Red Book; And If you Play Golf, You're My Friend; For all Who Love The Game; and The Game for a Lifetime. He has assembled the most delightful stories and parables, the most practical tips, and the most inspiring wisdom - enhanced by a trove of personal photographs, handwritten notes, newspaper accounts, and other keepsakes from the Penick family scrapbooks. THE WISDOM OF HARVEY PENICK will captivate a whole new audience, while this handsome selection of the best of his four priceless books imparts to any golfer an appreciation of the subtle b
Price: 29.64
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| 'Four Cornerstones for Winning Golf' (Book) by Butch Harmon |
In The Four Cornerstones Of Winning Golf, Butch Harmon teaches you how to strengthen your game by balancing four areas that are equally important to your final results: ball striking, the short game, the mental side and course management, and physical conditioning. The result is an evenly proportioned approach to mastering the whole game of golf. Butch also shares the lessons he has taught Greg Norman, Davis Love III, and Tiger Woods. Complete with line drawings and instructional photographs, simple drills and expert tips, The Four Cornerstones Of Winning Golf will help you find the sound advice, helpful hints, and strong mental approach you need to play your best golf all the time. Butch Harmon is one of the best known instructors in the country and is the coach for Tiger Woods. He runs his own Butch Harmon School of Golf at Rio Secco Golf Course in Las Vegas. Length: 255 pages.
Price: 17.10
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| 'Golf of Your Dreams' (Book) by Bob Rotella |
According to statistics kept by the United States Golf Association, fifteen years ago, the average American male golfer's handicap was 16.2. The average female golfer's handicap was 29. Today the average male golfer's handicap is 16.2 and the average female golfer's handicap is 29. American golfers have not gotten any better! The author of the best-selling books Golf Is Not A Game of Perfect and Golf Is A Game Of Confidence has written The Golf Of Your Dreams for the golfer who is determined to get better but hasn't figured out how to go about it. While the previous two writings covered the mental aspects of the game, this new book offers a programmatic guide for getting down to scratch or single digits. Building on his success with golfers, world renowned performance consultant and sports psychologist, Dr. Rotella, teaches and details a plan for lowering your handicap, ensuring your improvement if you follow his plan. His program for success in playing the golf of your dreams i
Price: 25.08
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