Sports & Recreation : Golf

For nearly as long as there have been golfers, there have been men walking alongside them, carrying their clubs and holding the flagstick - caddies. Today the Caddie is disappearing from the emerald ocean that is the golfer's territory. Comic, thought-provoking, moving, and entertaining, this book will forever change the way you look at golf. more...

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As Tiger Woods broke down in tears on the 18th green at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, legions of spectators strained their eyes to read the emotion on his face. Like the millions watching on television, they knew that Tiger had just won the British Open, and that his father had recently died. Beyond that, however, they knew precious little -- only that he played with a Nike golf ball, carried an American Express card in his wallet, and, presumably, drove a Buick. They were hungry for more, but everything else about his off-course life, and those of his fellow pros, was forbiddingly well-guarded. Until now. In The Scorecard Always Lies veteran Sports Illustrated golf correspondent Chris Lewis reaches past the results, stats, and sound-bites to focus on the personalities and personal lives of the sport's top players. While embracing all the drama and excitement of the 2006 PGA Tour season, he takes us inside the locker rooms, hotel rooms, and private planes to deliver an unrivaled, behind-thescenes look at the Tour and the men who play it. more...

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"This is the Hogan book Hogan himself never wrote, a pipeline to the Master’s wisdom that we thought had been lost forever. A must-read." —Steven Pressfield, author of The Legend of Bagger Vance Ben Hogan invented and refined the most effective, reliable swing in the history of golf–and went on to win nine majors and 54 other tournaments on the PGA tour. more...

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Despite investing considerable time, effort, and money, most golfers remain frustrated by their lack of progress toward a consistent swing. In A Swing You Can Trust, Roberto Borgatti, an acclaimed teaching professional whose method has gained acceptance among amateurs and professionals alike, offers a breakthrough approach for achieving confident, low-scoring play. Borgatti's method helps you acquire trust in your swing and overall game, the same trust that ultimately leads to reliable technique and consistently better scoring. Unlike faddish quick-fix approaches, Borgatti's training program gives players the tools they need to build a strong game from the ground up, a game they can replicate week after week. more...

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Ten easy-to-follow principles for improving the mental aspect of every golfer's game. '' The Ten Commandments of Mindpower Golf by Dr. Robert Winters will help you play and score better. His consise message on how to apply oneself mentally . . . has helped an enormous number of players of all levels.'' --David Leadbetter, from the Foreword. Golf is a mental game, and to play well requires great concentration, focus, and emotional control. In The Ten Commandments of Mindpower Golf readers will learn basic, proven strategies to help improve their attitudes--and their scores. A few of the books commandments are:.:.; Thou shalt have a great attitude.; Thou shalt always believe in thyself.; Thou shalt play one shot at a time. Here he carefully guides readers through his time-tested action plan for success, providing personal workbook assignments and key-point summaries to heighten the learning experience. This unique guide will help players at every level develop the emotional toughness necessary to win the mental game. more...

Price: $14.95