Is golf your game? Find books and DVDs with helpful hints, plus intriguing stories—true and fictional.
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Breaking 100, 90, 80: Taking Your Game to the Next Level with the Best Teachers in Golf by Golf Digest Breaking 100, 90, 80:Taking Your Game to the Next Level. From the editors of Golf Digest, this comprehensive, beautifully illustrated book features the teachings of the world’s greatest coaches and players, as they demonstrate how to conquer the three most sought-after scoring goals in the game. Catalog Link |
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Chasing Greatness: Johnny Miller, Arnold Palmer, and the Miracle at Oakmont by Adam Lazarus,Steve Schlossman The unforgettable story of the 1973 U.S. Open-and the unknown young golfer who astonished the world. Catalog Link |
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The Downhill Lie: A Hacker's Return to a Ruinous Sport by Carl Hiaasen Ever wonder how to retrieve a sunken golf cart from a snake-infested lake? Or which club in your bag is best suited for combat against a horde of rats? If these and other sporting questions are gnawing at you, The Downhill Lie, Carl Hiaasen’s hilarious confessional about returning to the fairways after a thirty-two-year absence, is definitely the book for you. Catalog Link |
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First Off the Tee: Presidential Hackers, Duffers, and Cheaters from Taft to Bush by Don Van Natta Jr. Some students of the presidency say that we can learn the most about the men who’ve occupied the Oval Office by studying their ideology. Others say political savvy or family background or regional influences are paramount. But Don Van Natta argues for another standard—by observing the way they play golf. Catalog Link |
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The Grand Slam: Bobby Jones, America, and the Story of Golf by Mark Frost A wealth of original research is used to provide an unprecedented, intimate portrait of golf great Bobby Jones: a riveting, in-depth look at his life and times. Catalog Link |
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The Greatest Game Ever Played: Harry Vardon, Francis Ouimet, and the Birth of Modern Golf by Mark Frost Francis Ouimet and Harry Vardon came from different worlds and different generations, but their passion for golf set them on parallel paths that would collide in the greatest match their sport had ever known. Catalog Link |
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Moment of Glory: The Year Underdogs Ruled Golf by John Feinstein After winning 6 of the 12 Majors from 2000 to 2002, Tiger Woods struggled in 2003. Four unknown players would seize the day, rising to become champions in his wake Catalog Link |
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The Mysterious Montague: A True Tale of Hollywood, Golf, and Armed Robbery by Leigh Montville John Montague was a 1930s golf legend and Hollywood trickster who adamantly refused to be photographed. He never played professionally, yet sports-writing legend Grantland Rice still heralded him as “the greatest golfer in the world.” Then, in 1937, the secrets of John Montague’s past were exposed—leading to a sensational trial that captivated the nation. Catalog Link |
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Teed Off: My Life as a Player's Wife on the PGA Tour by Sherrie Daly Sherrie Daly, the former wife of PGA tour superstar John Daly, takes a swing at the controversial man they call “Wild Thing” in this jaw-dropping memoir about what really goes on behind the scenes of professional golf. Catalog Link |
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Tiger: The Real Story by Steve Helling Born to a father who described him as the chosen one, and a mother who called him the “universal child,” Tiger Woods was groomed for the fame and influence that his parents believed was his destiny. Author Helling explores the forces that shaped the man he is now, his fall from grace, and his attempts to improve his image. Catalog Link |
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Two Years in St. Andrews: At Home on the 18th Hole by George Peper In 2003 Peper retired from editing Golf magazine and he and his wife relocated to a townhouse in St. Andrews, Scotland. There he begins a quest to break par on the Old Course—while also renovating a beat-up apartment. Catalog Link |
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Your 15th Club: The Inner Secret to Great Golf by Dr. Bob Rotella All golfers have fourteen clubs in their bag, but the real winners have a little something extra—that mental attitude that puts their game above the others. Dr. Bob Rotella brings together his skills and years of experience as a golf psychologist to give readers the insight they need to improve their game—before they ever step up to the tee. Catalog Link |
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The Swinger: A Novel by Michael Bamberger,Alan Shipnuck The most famous athlete on the planet is a bit off his game! In this high-spirited, thinly disguised romp, two veteran Sports Illustrated writers have some wicked fun with recent events as they take us inside the secret society of elite golf. Catalog Link |
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Where It Lies: A Mystery by K. J. Egan Jenny Chase loves her job as assistant pro at the Harbor Terrace Country Club. But her idyllic lifestyle is threatened when she discovers the body of a greenskeeper hanging from a rafter in the cart barn. The police rule the death a suicide, but Jenny has her doubts. As evidence of foul play mounts, so does Jenny’s fear for her own life. Catalog Link |
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Caddyshack by Rated R An irreverent, free-wheeling and hilarious comedy about a group of countryclub golfers and caddies. Catalog Link |
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The Greatest Game Ever Played by Rated PG. A video version of the book, this movie interweaves the stories of American golfer Francis Ouimet and British champion Harry Vardon, and chronicles their legendary confrontation at the 1913 U.S. Open, a competition that marked the rise of modern golf. Catalog Link |
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Happy Gilmore Special Edition by Rated PG-13 Happy Gilmore’s hockey slapshot translates into an astonishing 400 yard tee shot. When his grandmother is in danger of losing her house, Happy decides to join the pro golf tour, where his antics cause quite a stir. Catalog Link |
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Tin Cup by Rated R A quirky love story about a washed-up golf pro who is inspired to improve his skills to win the love of a woman—who happens to be the girlfriend of his arch-rival. Catalog Link |
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From Beginner to Winner by Leadbetter, David Part of a series of comprehensive instruction by David Leadbetter aimed at improving the novice’s game. Catalog Link |