Sports Golf

There oughta be a rule against…murder! Change is in the air as the U.S. Open returns to bucolic Pebble Beach on the Monterey Peninsula. Newly married and just laid off, Hacker finds the celebrity owners of the Lodge at Pebble Beach fighting a corporate succession battle. And when a young assistant pro drives his cart off the cliff on the eighth hole, things start to get very serious. As usual, Hacker has to avoid danger, uncover the truth, and watch the U.S. Golf Association make the golf course as difficult as possible. Does that include making it deadly, too?

Boston Globe sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy traces the bewitching story of the curse that has lain over the Red Sox since they sold Babe Ruth to the hated Yankees in 1920. He sheds light on classic Sox debacles, from Johnny Pesky's so-called hesitation throw to the horrifying dribbler that slithered between Bill Buckner's legs. Lively and filled with anecdotes, this is baseball folklore at its best.

Ilchi Lee, renowned meditation expert and avid golfer, suggests a completely new approach to transcend common golfing problems. Rather than focusing on the latest swing techniques and tricks, enhance your mind and body connection. If you're looking to turn your golf knowledge into greater ability on the course, upgrading your mind and body connection is sure to bring results. With captivating stories and proven mind-body techniques, The 100-Year Golfer helps you understand how to tap into the greater depth and potential of the golf game, now and for years to come.

The tale of an eager golf disciple and Mike Austin, the sport’s most legendary long-driver and keeper of the secret to the most powerful golf swing. “Can you teach an ordinary golfer like me to drive the ball 300 yards?” With this question sportswriter Philip Reed’s search for the greatest golf swing begins. When Reed met ninety-year old Mike Austin, he knew that Austin held the record for the longest drive ever—an awesome 515-yard shot during a Senior PGA event.

Phil Mickelson is one of the most compelling figures in sports. For more than three decades, he has been among the best golfers in the world, and his unmatched longevity was exemplified at the 2021 PGA Championship, when Mickelson, on the cusp of turning fifty-one, became the oldest player in history to win a major championship. In this raw and unauthorised biog­raphy, Shipnuck captures a singular life defined by thrilling victories, crushing defeats and countless controversies.

Golf can be incredibly frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be. Unlike traditional golf books that focus solely on perfecting your swing, "How to Easily Make Golf More Enjoyable" shifts the focus to reducing frustrations and maximizing the fun of the game.

Who are the game changers in sports? Who are the warriors who laid the pathways for social, cultural and political advancement? Liberate these caged, unheralded and underappreciated icons in sports history. Unshackle their glory! Discover their uncomfortable truths! “Caged Champions” is a snap-shot reference guide for serious fans. The first 11 chapters cover major sports along with cross references by individual pioneers. Chapter 12 is a catch-all for minor sports and lesser known caged champions other than No. 42, who, along with Larry Doby, et al, dismantled apartheid in America’s ...

So, who’s the best of 'em all? Tiger Woods? Jack Nicklaus? Bobby Jones? Ben Hogan? Golf fans will disagree until the end of time, but one thing is certain: For well over 100 years, the sport has provided its share of spectacular careers and indelible moments. And what about fan favorites such as Phil Mickelson, Nancy Lopez, and Lee Trevino? Where do they rank on the list? Or modern players like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Jordan Spieth, Nelly Korda, and Justin Thomas. Did they make the final cut—and if so, where?

Sports Trivia Hero: Part Two has 107 questions of interesting trivia and fun facts on Hockey, Tennis, Golf, and Winter Olympic questions to keep you entertained. Enjoy this book on family fun night, game night, or a car ride, or use it to review before your local pub trivia night.

As a PGA Golf Professional for 20 years, I gave hundreds of golf lessons and played with many members. I took all my years of teaching this game and made a few simple lessons and thoughts for the average golfer to think about to play better golf...

Golf is a fun game that can improve coordination and fitness, allows participants to enjoy a relaxed and social atmosphere, and is even great when it comes to entertaining business clients. Of course, it takes a long time to become proficient in the basics of the game, but if you can master a few of the main shots, it makes a huge difference.

One of the foremost problems for golfers is the mental game. When the golfer's mind is in a good spot (the best mental zone), the game improves. The score suffers when a golfer's focus turns off and thoughts slide out of control. Learning the mental game improves confidence and play greatly. This book teaches a workable technique that allows each golfer to reach and maintain their best mental zone.

Ready to transform your golf game? Tired of those frustrating rounds and watching your handicap stay high? Mario Russo's audiobook, "Your Guide to Better Golf," is your ticket to mastering the game with 33 powerful tips, strategies, and techniques that will take you from struggling amateur to confident scratch golfer.

Former Golf Digest editor Don Wade has collected literally hundreds of anecdotes from some of the greatest names in the sport and delivers those stories in a series of captivating volumes. This particular collection assembles not only golf legends like Ben Hogan, Bobby Jones, Byron Nelson, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, Babe Didrikson Zaharias, Amy Alcott, Lee Trevino, and Jack Nicklaus, but other notables such as Bing Crosby and Jack Lemmon—not to mention Howard Hughes and Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Sex. Money. International terrorism. And, of course, the ultimate question- Can a compact backswing save the world? A clubhouseful of acclaimed authors pass the baton (or at least the six-iron) to creat an ensemble tour de force of suspense, romance, and hilarity on the links. Golf is not a team sport. But who says fiction can't be? Get ready....

From its beginnings in the northeastern United States in the 1880s, golf has seen its popularity, and its fortunes, wax and wane, affected by politics and economics, reflecting tensions between aristocratic and democratic impulses. The Kingdom of Golf in America traces these ups and downs, ins and outs, in the growth of golf as a community. Moss describes the development of the private club and public course and the impact of wealth and the consumer culture on those who play golf and those who watch.

In the traditional sense, the norm for any newbie golfer is to begin their golfing journey by booking lessons with a golf coach or pro. This individual will then work on factors such as, Grip, Stance, Alignment, and Posture. All this is done even before you swing a club at a golf ball. Sure, these fundamentals are important as they unlock the key to your consistency. However, they also have one major flaw - no matter how often they are practiced, there is no guarantee that you will even hit a ball on the sweet spot!

Life is going pretty well for Raymond "Stick" Hart. He's happily married to the former Ponkaquogue Municipal Golf Club assistant pro, the beauteous Cajun firecracker Dannie, raising his rambunctious son, Charlie, and getting by writing smart-mouthed greeting cards for 50 bucks a pop. Then, one disaster of a day, Stick's world does a 10-car pile-up. Luckily, Stick has a solution to all his problems. He'll qualify for the British Open.

Augusta National is golf’s Holy Grail. Navigating the azaleas to play the exclusive course that hosts The Masters is a pipe dream for every golfer. Imagine being afforded the opportunity not only to play the course, but to be able to bring your father along for the ride. To complete the priceless fantasy, Jack Nicklaus - “The Golden Bear” - hosts the round. Through fate, coincidence and good fortune, Joe Wessel managed to find a way to make that happen. In White Fang and The Golden Bear, Wessel recounts that special round, how it came about, and what happened....

Looking to improve your golf game and lower your score? Look no further than The Art of Golf Mastery: Techniques for Perfecting your Swing. Whether you're a beginner just learning the basics or a seasoned pro looking to fine-tune your skills, this comprehensive guide has something for every golfer.