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Book Synopsis'Shipnuck cuts to the intrigue of an acrimonious story that still twists and turns with snake-like flexibility' –​ The Times'A terrific read' – Sports IllustratedAlan Shipnuck, the New York Times bestselling author of Phil, returns with a major new work of insider reporting on the battle for the soul of professional golf between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-funded LIV Golf League.   Over the past two years, professional golf has been at war, and Alan Shipnuck is our most trusted correspondent. Following closely on the heels of his New York Times bestselling sensation, Phil, Shipnuck turns to LIV Golf’s controversial – and belligerent – storming of the professional golf world. In LIV and Let Die, Shipnuck delivers the inside story in real time, with fly-on-the-wall reporting fr

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Book SynopsisFollowing 150 Bars, 150 Restaurants, 150 Hotels, 150 Houses and 150 Gardens, 150 Golf Courses You Need to Visit Before You Die is the newest addition to the successful 150 series. Here are the most beautiful golf courses in the world presented in a handy and handsomely illustrated guide. The golf courses bundled in this book are located all over the world and can be found along coastlines, in the mountains, in deserts, and along lakes, and they are all accessible to the public. "When great golf courses meet the world's most stunning land forms, it makes for the most epic experience in the game." - GolfPassTrade Review"Here's hoping for time to visit them all!" - Good Housekeeping UK

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Book SynopsisWords of advice from lifetimes spent on the fairways of the world – you might even improve your game. Whether you're a weekend warrior zig-zagging your way across the course or Jack Nicklaus leading the gallery down the 18th fairway at Augusta, golf is a game of wit and wisdom as much as wedges and woods. From the game's earliest beginnings at St Andrew's in the 15th century to the modern masters of The Masters to the page, the screen and even the White House, golf has been a source of inspiration, motivation, life lessons and laughter for people of all ages. 'It's a marriage. If I had to choose between my wife and my putter... well, I'd miss her.' Gary Player. 'I can tell right away if a guy is a winner or a loser just by the way he conducts himself on the course.' Donald Trump. Table of ContentsThe swing • On the green • Hazards and penalties • The golfer's mind • In competition • Golf and life.

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Book SynopsisHow to improve your game and discover your true potential by increasing your concentration, willpower and confidence Every golfer, whether amateur or pro, who has ever picked up a club knows what it's like to get the yips - that feeling when you inexplicably lose control of your shot, and become overwhelmed by self-doubt, tension, fear of failure and anxiety. With a new introduction from golf performance pro Peter Hudson, the multi-million bestselling The Inner Game of Golf resolves this mental interference. It is not a book about how to play golf; it is a book about how to learn golf, and its lessons can be applied to any sport. Putting aside the mechanics of golfing technique and laborious debates about strategy, this classic handbook for golfers of all levels tackles the psychological aspects of the game and reveals how you can perform to your true potential for more than brief moments at a time. Using only his Inner Game principles

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018 WINNER OF THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR 2019 THE FULL STORY BEHIND THE RISE, FALL AND RISE AGAIN OF TIGER WOODS 'A rattling read... Superbly written' Daily Mail‘Arguably the most serious attempt ever made to get behind golf’s great enigma' Guardian'Exhilarating, depressing, tawdry and moving... perfectly pitched biography' New York Times Based on three years of extensive research and reporting, two of today’s most acclaimed investigative journalists, Jeff Benedict of Sports Illustrated and eleven-time Emmy Award winner Armen Keteyian, deliver the first major biography of Tiger Woods - sweeping in scope and packed with groundbreaking, behind-the-scenes details of the Shakespearean rise and epic fall of a global icon. InTrade Review'An admirable piece of reporting...a rattling read, taking us through the most dramatic rise and fall of perhaps any sportsman in history. Superbly written.' -- Derek Lawrenson * Daily Mail *'This meticulous, dogged, thorough re-examination of his life suggests there was more to Woods than met the eye... There are many more anecdotes in this pacey, unyielding book that make you squirm as you read them.' -- Jim White * Mail on Sunday *'All the grisly details are here...a professionally executed, admirably even-toned biography whose only fault may prove to be in arriving a few chapters early.' -- Giles Smith * The Times *‘Arguably the most serious attempt ever made to get behind golf’s great enigma, taking a meticulously investigative approach to his fall from grace.’ -- Emma John * Guardian *'A superb read' -- Paul Kimmage'Magnificent' -- Michael Calvin'A portrait more complete than any that have come before' -- David Walsh * Sunday Times *'As forensic an analysis of the golfer’s life and times as has ever been on the shelves in Tiger Woods. Detail of Woods’s infidelity is striking, tales such as how his father remains in an unmarked grave and first girlfriend was ruthlessly cut off from the emerging icon desperately sad.' -- Ewan Murray * Observer *'I found it exhilarating, depressing, tawdry and moving in almost equal measure...There is beauty and awe in this perfectly pitched biography, as we watch Woods’s skills blossom...This intense book gives us Woods’s almost mythical rise and fall. It has torque and velocity, even when all of Woods’s shots, on the course and off it, begin heading for the weeds.' -- Dwight Garner * New York Times *'As realistic and compelling a third-person portrait as we’re likely to get. Highly recommend.' -- Mark Eglinton'A scathing and vivid re-examination of the double life of a serial philanderer, sex addict and liar who was also once a revered athlete and the wealthiest sportsman in the world.' * Mail on Sunday, Sports Books of the Year *'For most of his life, Tiger Woods has remained an enigma, hiding in full view... which is why the American sports writers Jeff Benedict and Armen Keteyian deserve our appreciation and plaudits for their mighty work, Tiger Woods... with their exhaustive research, they left nothing to chance. They cut through a forest of false trails and road blocks, gathering together testimonies on and off the record from scores of people to provide as comprehensive a view of Tiger as anyone could manage.' -- Kevin Mitchell * Observer *‘This scrupulously researched biography chronologically details the life of a man who many believe is the greatest golfer to have ever lived and it reads as a poetic encyclopedia... This factual, critical and thought-provoking account covers Wood’s life on and off the course… It is arguably impossible to empathise with Woods…But this account goes a long way to helping you understand him.’ -- Adam Powers * Daily Express *'With the rigour that marks the best American journalistic traditions...[Tiger's] career chronicled and his flaws laid bare.' * Sunday Times, Sports Books of the Year *'Another triumph of old-school reporting... to reveal a largely unflattering picture of the greatest golfer of our age – although given what they also reveal about Woods’s upbringing you can’t help feeling some sympathy for him as well.' -- Sean Ingle * Observer *'An exhaustive account...of his incredible rise, fall and rise again.' -- David Gurney * Metro, Top 30 Sports Books of the Last 30 Years *'An ambitious 360-degree portrait of golf's most scrutinised figure...it is a book brimming with revealing details about Woods' unique background. The real achievement in Tiger Woods is...in describing how Woods became who he is - uniquely gifted, widely admired, but also emotionally stunted by his parents. The book features fresh reporting on almost every significant element of Woods' story.' -- Sam Weinman * Golf Digest *'Immensely readable...the authors have laid out a saga that is part myth, part Shakespeare, part Jackie Collins, plus a touch of ESPN... Benedict and Keteyian bring us along for the ride in a whirlwind of a biography that reads honest and true.' -- Leigh Montville * Wall Street Journal *'A scene-by-scene account of Woods' rise, implosion and imperfect return. The prodigy...makes for a sad subject. The book is stronger on the insanity that surrounds (and possibly inhabits) Woods.' -- Simon Kuper * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for golf enthusiasts of all experience levels! In The Science of Golf, seasoned sports broadcaster Will Haskett examines the science behind the beloved sport of golf. The author covers topics like the swing, the body, the mind, the equipment, the agronomy of the course, analytics, and much more. Haskett explains what makes the ball fly, how different swings can accomplish the same result, why different playing fields impact each shot, and how a rapid improvement in technology has made the sport easier and more accessible. With insight from industry experts, sports scientists, and some of golf’s best minds, this book may surprise golf gurus and science geeks alike! Trade Review“The past two decades have produced an explosion of scientific results that have increased our understanding of golf. These results aren’t just of academic interest. Players have used this new science to gain competitive edges, both on and off the golf course, because incremental advantages lead to lower scores and can make the difference between winning and losing. In the Science of Golf, Will Haskett gives a clear and engaging account of the most important advances in technology, equipment, fitness, the mental game, statistics, strategy, and more. Highly recommended!” – Mark Broadie, author of Every Shot Counts“Will does a fantastic job of explaining what can be a complicated subject very simply. If you’re a golf nerd like me who likes the nuts and bolts, or someone who just wants to understand the general secret sauce that makes a modern-day PGA Tour player, this book provides great insight. Dare I say, it might even improve your own game.” – Arron Oberholser, Golf Channel analyst and former PGA TOUR player “I appreciate how Will Haskett looks at the game. Anyone can recite cold, hard statistics, but it takes a true knowledge of the numbers, and the game, to draw a story out of them, and that’s what Will does. Will uses the analytics to complement his storytelling, not replace it.” – Sean Martin, Lead, Editorial, PGATOUR.COM

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Book SynopsisThere’s an incredible similarity between the mechanics of a fly cast and the swing of a golf club. Perhaps that’s why Chris Santella, author of Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die, can be found on the links when he’s not on the stream. With Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die, Santella gives voice to his other sporting passion, interviewing 50 people intimately connected to the sport about some of their favorite courses around the world.For both passionate golfers and armchair travelers, this gorgeous full-color book presents the world’s greatest golf venues, the personal favorites of renowned players, course architects, and other experts in the sport. From Ballyliffin, Ireland’s northernmost course, whose rumpled fairways wander along the North Sea in the shadows of Glashedy Rock, to New Zealand’s Cape Kidnappers, perched atop dramatic cliffs some 500 feet above the ocean, the book’s beautiful photographs capture the architecture, noteworthy holes, location, and ambiance that make these courses standouts for ardent golfers. A brief history of each course, an experiential account—filled with local color—from the person recommending the venue, and trip-planning advice provide adventurous readers with all the information they need to chip and putt their way around the globe.A close-up look at golf’s top courses around the world, recommended by such experts as Nick Faldo and Christie Kerr (pro golfers), Pete Dye and Tom Doak (course architects), Brian McCallen (editor and author), and Donald TrumpWith breathtaking color photographs of each site, this is a great gift for avid golfers and armchair travelers alike

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Book SynopsisThe 1995 Open Champion and legendary wild man of golf recalls the best and worst of his life: his inspirational play on both US and European tours; the demons that afflicted him on the course and his addiction to gambling and drink; and the trashed hotel rooms and spectacular marital problems.John Daly took professional golf by storm when he came out of nowhere to win the 1991 PGA Championship at Crooked Stick in Indiana. A big hitter, Daly quickly became a favourite with PGA crowds for his long drives and no-frills philosophy of grip it and rip it.' Almost as quickly he became a controversial figure thanks to his on-course fits of temper and off-course bouts of drinking and gambling.He won the Open Championship in 1995 at St Andrews, then suffered through six years of poor play and personal turmoil before winning the BMW International Open in Munich in September 2001. In February 2004 he returned to the winner''s circle on the PGA Tour, winning the Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines.DTrade Review‘The most explicit sporting autobiography of recent years’ Guardian ‘An open, honest account’ The Times ‘Does not gloss over any aspect of his life’ Daily Mail 'Describes with brutal honesty his excessive life on the pro-golf circuit, both on and off the green.' Daily Express 'A rollercoaster read,' Belfast Telegraph

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Book Synopsis'You drive for show, you putt for dough'. This old saying is familiar to all golfers and Bob Rotella, one of the foremost authorities on golf today, is a firm believer in its truth. In Putting out of Your Mind, he reveals the unique mental approach that great putting requires and helps golfers of all levels master this essential skill.      Much like Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect and Golf Is a Game of Confidence, Putting out of Your Mind is a resonant and informative guide to achieving a better golf game. While most golfers spend their time trying to perfect their swing so they can hit the ball further, Rotella encourages them to concentrate on their putting, the most crucial yet overlooked aspect of the game. Great players are not only aware of the importance of putting, they go out of their way to master it. And of course mastery begins with an understanding of the attitude needed to be a better putte

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2019 WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR. FROM THE JUDGES:''Rick Reilly lets Donald''s Trump relationship with his favourite sport speak for itself. Commander in Cheat is full of astonishing ''you could not make it up'' detail delivered in full knowledge that nothing revealed would embarrass the President one jot. You will be howling with laughter and gasping in disbelief in equal measure so be careful when reading this fascinating book in public.''SHORTLISTED FOR THE GENERAL OUTSTANDING SPORTS WRITING AWARD AT THE 2020 TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS.THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER.''An eye-watering account of the president''s abuse of the rules of golf'' The Sunday Times''Reilly pokes more holes in Trump''s claims than there are sand traps on all his courses combined. It is by turns amusing and alarming'' The New YorkerCommander in Cheat: How Golf Explains Trade ReviewAn eye-watering account of the president's abuse of the rules of golf - The Sunday TimesReilly pokes more holes in Trump's claims than there are sand traps on all his courses combined. It is by turns amusing and alarming' - The New Yorker[Rick Reilly] is the closest thing sportswriting ever had to a rock star - USA Today[Rick Reilly] is one of the funniest humans on the planet - New York Daily News

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Book SynopsisFeaturing expert tips and techniques for everything from mastering your grip, stance and swing to shaping up with golf-specific exercises, this title presents step-by-step photos, tips for women players, seniors and lefties, and golf history facts. It provides tips on choosing golf balls and clubs; and, more.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Welcome to a Great Game 7 Chapter 1: Why Play Golf? 9 Chapter 2: Choosing Your Weapons Wisely 17 Chapter 3: Taking Golf Lessons (and Other Sources of Help) 35 Chapter 4: Getting in Golf Shape 49 Chapter 5: Where to Play and How to Fit In 77 Part II: You Ain't Got a Thing If You Ain't Got That Swing 87 Chapter 6: Getting into the Swing of Things 89 Chapter 7: Improve Your Move: Refi ning Your Swing 121 Chapter 8: Chipping and Pitching: Short-Game Secrets 131 Chapter 9: Putting: The Game within the Game 143 Chapter 10: Bunker Play: It’s Easy (Really!) 173 Part III: Common Faults and Easy Fixes 183 Chapter 11: Did I Do That? Solving Common Problems 185 Chapter 12: Beating Bad Breaks and Bad Weather 207 Part IV: Taking Your Game Public 227 Chapter 13: Step Right Up and Play! 229 Chapter 14: Rules, Etiquette and Keeping Score 247 Chapter 15: Gamesmanship and Sportsmanship 267 Chapter 16: Stepping Up Your Game 279 Part V: How to Be a Smart Golf Consumer 287 Chapter 17: Watching Golf in Person and on the Telly 289 Chapter 18: Getting Your Golf Online 303 Chapter 19: Screen Gems: Surveying the Best of Virtual Golf 311 Part VI: The Part of Tens 315 Chapter 20: Golf's Ten Commandments 317 Chapter 21: Ten Excellent Courses for Beginners 321 Chapter 22: Ten Great European Courses 329 Chapter 23: Gary's Top Ten Male Players 335 Chapter 24: Gary's Top Ten Female Players 339 Chapter 25: Ten Immortal Golf Moments 343 Part VII: Appendixes 347 Appendix A: Golf-speak 349 Appendix B: Golf Organisations 365 Index 369

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Book SynopsisHow to Play Your Best Golf is the essential golf handbook to help any golfer understand and improve their game.In this guide, highly respected pro golfer Nick O’Hern takes you through the strategies to golfing success. He reveals the key secrets of professional golfers, discusses how playing to your strengths can yield a better result, and describes all the tactics you can use to score, from course strategy and club selection to pre-game preparation and harnessing the power of mindset.How to Play Your Best Golf is the perfect gift not only for the golfer of old but for the new generation of golfers. Packaged in a handsome hardback format with beautiful photography, this book is both practical and revealing in helping golfers reach their true potential.

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Book SynopsisTravis McKinley's golfing career is over.After a string of poor performances he crashes out of the US Senior Tour and faces a future of watching the game he loves from the sidelines.In a bid to escape, Travis decides to take his family on a long-awaited trip to the UK – a pilgrimage to the world-renowned golf courses of Scotland. Travis dreams of treading the hallowed fairways of St Andrews, where the game began.But when an opportunity to play in the Scottish Open unexpectedly presents itself, Travis can't believe his luck.Could he have one last shot at the big time on the most famous course of all?Trade ReviewA light, easy read whether you’re a golfer or not * Today's Golfer *

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Book SynopsisGolfers forever dream about playing in the most iconic locations, such as the beautiful Augusta National, the testing Valderrama or the legendary St Andrews, and The World's Greatest Golf Courses From Above provides them with a unique perspective of these great golf challenges.Each of the world's most celebrated courses is illustrated using Google Earth's incredible satellite imagery and then described in expert detail as the author explains course history and design, signature holes and tactics for playing them.Featuring 34 iconic courses and 250 stunning photographs, golfers will get a feel for taking on some of the greatest holes in world golf. As well as featuring essential information such as yardage and course cut, the book gives the reader a unique insight into the challenges and personality of each hole.The World's Greatest Golf Courses From Above brings the most celebrated courses vividly to life and is the next best thing to actually playing them.Table of ContentsSt Andrews, Pebble Beach, Augusta National etc.

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Book Synopsis'The most eccentric golf book ever' Sports and Leisure Magazine Golf's Strangest Rounds is an absorbing collection of bizarre tales from the lengthy annals of the sport’s history. There are stories of tragedy, eccentricity, tactical slipups and ones that defy categorization altogether – meet ‘Mysterious Montague’, for example, of the world’s best golfers but a man who refused ever to compete in a tournament. You’ll find plenty of golfing greats here – Gene Sarazen, Chip Beck, Greg Norman, Nick Faldo – all of whom have played their parts in irrational finishes, record rounds and famous freak shots. The tales within these pages are bizarre, fascinating, hilarious and, most importantly, true. This brand new edition, redesigned in splendid hardback for 2018, is the perfect gift for any golf fanatic. Word count: 45,000

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Book SynopsisGolfers everywhere, from professionals like Darren Clarke and Padraig Harrington to the humblest amateur on the driving range, are familiar with the sport''s ''Rotella Rules'', which reinforce the attitude needed to maximize a player''s performance. Now, beloved ''Doc'' Rotella, author of GOLF IS NOT A GAME OF PERFECT and PUTTING OUT OF YOUR MIND presents an anytime, anywhere quick reference tool sure to become a vital addition to every golf bag. THE GOLFER''S MIND gives players exactly what they want - a quick reference they can carry with them easily to consult any time they need reinforcement from Rotella''s guiding principles. In the perfect format for the busy golfer, THE GOLFER''S MIND is a concise and convenient guide that will appeal to Rotella''s millions of followers and is sure to become a golf classic.

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Book SynopsisDiscover how to reach your greatest potential in golf by focusing only on the shot in front of you—nothing before or after—with the world’s preeminent sport psychologist, Dr. Bob Rotella.Acclaimed sport psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Bob Rotella has advised countless professional golfers, as well as athletes in individual and team sports at the amateur and professional levels, on how to flourish under pressure and win championships. Rotella strives to make average athletes exceptional. With his decades of in-depth research and practical experience, he has encouraged people worldwide to persevere through adversity in a dozen internationally bestselling titles. In Make Your Next Shot Your Best Shot, Rotella’s message is simple but effective: to reach your greatest potential in golf, you need to set your sights high and always think positively. He wants you to aim for something incredible: free your mind, concentrate on your process, accept whatever happens, and commit to making your next shot your best shot. Rotella shows you how to focus your mind, create a routine for success, persevere, and overcome failure. Drawing from lessons learned in other sports, this book is about how to train your mind to play in the moment. It’s about spending your lifetime chasing greatness—and having a ball while doing it.Trade Review“Bob and I have had long discussions about the most effective mental approach and how it relates to my own game and development. I cherish these interchanges because I’m a golf nerd. Bob’s experience comes not just from golf, but from his knowledge of all sports. He expands my knowledge of those sports as well, and he will do the same for the readers of this book.” —Padraig Harrington, from the foreword “I have enjoyed working with Bob Rotella. I’ve read all of his books over the years and find what he says to be really interesting, appealing, and helpful to my game.” —Rory McIlroy “My father suggested that Dr. Bob Rotella could help me reach my potential as a tournament golfer when I was a young golfer, and I have worked with him regularly ever since. Bob taught me a steady routine and has given me the confidence in my game to play at the highest levels of competition.” —Davis Love III “Bob Rotella taught me how to handle pressure, develop a laserlike focus, win major championships, and make it to the Hall of Fame.” —Pat Bradley “Bob Rotella’s thoughts and ideas have helped me to be more at ease on the golf course. As a result, I have been more patient and have been able to turn my game around more quickly when things go awry.” —Jim Furyk

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Book Synopsis With 156 detailed, full-color anatomical illustrations, Golf Anatomy, Second Edition, depicts 72 exercises proven to improve strength, power, and range of motion. Golfers will add distance to drives, consistency to the short game, and accuracy to putts. Trade Review“Dr. Craig Davies’ knowledge of the human body as well as golf has helped him create exercises that the best players in the world use every day! With Golf Anatomy you can do them too!”Chez Reavie—PGA Tour Professional “Dr. Davies helped me gain distance off the tee and play great golf all year around. In Golf Anatomy he shares his expertise to improve your game as well.” Byeong-Hun (Ben) An—Presidents Cup International Team Member and European Tour Winner “Doctors Craig Davies and Vince DiSaia are visionaries in the field of optimizing wellness and human performance. The unique holistic approach to conditioning found within Golf Anatomy provides both the athlete and coach the best possible environment to maximize success.”Mark Blackburn—PGA Tour Coach “Doc (Davies) has given me not only career longevity but also a greater appreciation and knowledge of body movement and overall health. He’s the best in the business.” Graham DeLaet—Presidents Cup International Team Member “The information in Golf Anatomy has helped me maximize my potential. My mobility and strength have improved, on and off the course.”Nick Taylor—PGA Tour Winner “You’ll find many of the exercises I use in Golf Anatomy. They’ve helped to give me the awareness and control in my body that I need to compete with the best players in the world.” Kevin Chappell—Presidents Cup American Team Member and PGA Tour Winner “From pregame warm-up to planning a complete training program, there is a roadmap for improvement and success in this book. While the information is extensive, it is all brought into a simple, clear picture for easy personal adaptation in the Program Planning section. This is where every golfer—of any level—can start the appropriate personal plan. This is a great book for anyone interested in improving golf-specific fitness and improving their game. It is also an asset to the general fitness trainer who has golf clients. Teaching pros could use this to help clients adapt to the swing changes they are trying to encourage.”Jim Earley—Avid Golfer and Fitness Advocate Table of ContentsChapter 1. The Golfer in Motion Chapter 2. Preworkout Warm-Up Chapter 3. Mobility for Optimal Swing Angles Chapter 4. Balance and Proprioception Training for Efficient Energy Transfer Chapter 5. Rotational Resistance and Deceleration for Injury-Free Swings Chapter 6. Strength for Increased Distance Chapter 7. Explosive Power for Longer Drives Chapter 8. Program Planning

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Book SynopsisAs Jack Nicklaus once observed, fear is the golfer's greatest enemy. It can turn you from a brilliant shot-maker on the practice range into an incompetent hack on the course. Most golfers understand this, but do not have the tools to overcome it. That's where pioneering sports psychologist Dr Gio Valiante comes in. Having studied the sources of an athlete's fear and its physiological and neurological impact on performance, he has developed a groundbreaking programme for conquering it.Emphasising the need to replace a fixation-on-results with a commitment to mastery of one's body and one''s mind, Valiante's approach will help golfers reach their true potential. Through concrete confidence and mastery drills, he presents specific ways to break free of fear's grasp and perform at your best even under the most extreme pressure. Fearless Golf is the ultimate guide to the mental game.Trade ReviewThe results speak for themselves. If you are trying to become a better golfer, I highly recommend that you take this book to heart -- Justin Leonard, 12-time PGA Tour winner, 1997 British Open ChampionThe results speak for themselves. If you are trying to become a better golfer, I highly recommend that you take this book to heart -- Justin Leonard, 12-time PGA Tour WinnerNot only has he made me a better player, his programme has helped me to enjoy the pursuit of personal improvement -- Justin Rose, 2013 US Open Champion

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Book SynopsisA GOOD WALK SPOILED is John Feinstein''s acclaimed behind-the-scenes account of an unusually turbulent year in the punishingly competitive world of the US professional golf circuit. Beginning with the tense American victory at the Belfry in the 1993 Ryder Cup, Feinstein gives close-up insights of the players'' minds and privates lives - including superstars like Nick Faldo, Tom Watson and Greg Norman - and captures the nonstop pressures of a sport with virtually no off-season, the intense competition to stay on the ''money list'' and the psychological dangers inherent in a game where your true opponent is yourself.Trade ReviewThe golf book of the season...his dissection of the pressures of life where the cost oe one fluffed shot can be counted in tens of thousands of dollars will provide a salutary check to the dreams of a legion of club golfers. * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *Feinstein is a brilliant reporter, a remorseless digger for information with a gift for establishing affinities with golfers reputedly reluctant to bare their souls ... There is an excellent profile of Tom Watson, which pumps blood into that enigmatic figure, and no better observation of Nick Faldo's obsession with the game has ever been written ... The professional golf circuit is now a manic, driven circus and Feinstein, without plunging into tabloid mire, has captured it in a sweeping canvas ... A stunning documentary on the modern professional game * Ian Wooldride in THE GUARDIAN *Excellent. * DAILY TELEGRAPH *A sparkling account... If you only read one sports book a year, this is the one. * THE ECONOMIST *Worthy of a place in the front rank of sports books ... So thorough that you can almost see the golfer's spike marks on each page * THE TIMES *Highly recommended * SUNDAY TIMES *Feinstein gets right inside the mindset, capturing the insularity, the comradeship and the little barbs of bitterness. The catty relationship between the superstars of golf and the workaday professionals who make up the supporting cast on the tour provided splendid material ... A wonderful portrait of a professional sport and a swathe of American society * IRISH TIMES *

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Book SynopsisAn instructional how-to handbook on a popular sport, focusing on the expert techniques from grip, swing, putting and chipping to shaping your shots and golfing etiquette. Over 250 photographs show both the correct and incorrect actions.

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Book SynopsisDon''ts for Golfers was first published in 1925, as part of a series that included Blanche Ebbutt''s Don''ts for Husbands and Don''ts for Wives. This pocket-sized facsimile edition contains hundreds of tips for golfers of all abilities. The advice, ranging from technique and fashion to etiquette on the course and in the Club House, provides an entertaining snapshot of life in 1920s Britain. Don''ts for Husbands and Don''ts for Wives were republished by A&C Black in 2007 and have sold over 380,000 copies to date.''Don''t over-indulge yourself in eating and drinking during the non-golfing days, and then expect to work off excess by a good game of Golf. You may play Golf of sorts, but it will not be a good game.''''Don''t make Golf your sole topic of conversation. There are a few otherwise quite intelligent persons who are non-golfers. You will never make converts if you bore non-players to distraction by for ever talking of the Royal and Ancient Game.''Trade ReviewDon'ts for Golfers is another humorous facsimile volume brought to you by A&C Black, following the success of Don'ts for Husbands and Don'ts for Wives. Don'ts for Golfers will offer tips on techinique, golfing fashion and etiquette on the course. * The Bookseller *

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Book Synopsis'Among the best books ever written on playing the game' Golf.com With a foreword by Edward, the late Duke of Windsor. Once named the most influential golf instructor of all time by Golf Illustrated, Percy Boomer delivers the foundations of modern golf instruction in his classic 1946 book On Learning Golf. With this new edition, the modern golfer can go back to the source and learn directly from the master. Percy Boomer's methods have been adopted by generations of golfers, instructors and writers, delivering the basics of golf practice as well as golf psychology with a unique blend of humour and anecdote. Famed for his teachings on learning to control the swing of the club by feel rather than thought, Percy Boomer urged his students to learn a proper swing through intuition rather than by trying to understand the mechanics of a shot. Regarded as one of the best books ever written on playing the game, On Learning Golf is a classic guide by a legendary instructor.Trade ReviewAmong the best books ever written on playing the game * Golf.com *The book that professionals turn to and then recommend to their students... Percy Boomer... believed in teaching by feel rather than thought and generations have learnt from his expertise. * National Club Golfer *A mine of really useful insights. The book is well-written, interspersing technical stuff with anecdotes that are amusing, but also have a teaching point... Little gems of wisdom percolating through the book... It has done my game a lot of good. * Golf Monthly *Boomer was a legend in the teaching ranks in the first half of the last century -- GolfDigest.comWith a long print history, this instruction classic is popular for its easy and simple approach on how parts of the swing should feel when swinging correctly -- GolfDigest.com

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Book SynopsisThe Secret Tour Caddy is the story of the 2023 DP World Tour season from the unique perspective of a veteran tour caddy. The Secret Caddy started caddying at their local golf club when they should have been at school. Eventually, they ended up caddying on the European Tour (now the DP World Tour), where they have worked ever since. This is the story of their life inside the ropes during the 2023 season as the DP World Tour criss-crossed the globe from South Africa and Australia, through the Middle East, Asia, the Far East, the US and Europe, in what was the most tumultuous year ever in professional golf. Get a unique insight into what it's really like to be a tour caddy. What it's like to walk alongside some of the best players on the planet. What it's like to be in contention down the stretch on Sunday, and what happens when things go wrong. Why tour caddies have zero job security but wouldn't swap their job for yours for all the tea in China. And why you should absolutely not even think about swapping yours for theirs.

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Book SynopsisForty years on from his dramatic triumph in the Open Championship at the Old Course in 1984, Seve Ballesteros''s Touch of Class is the gripping, fast-paced, definitive account of the charismatic Spanish maestro''s finest hour. Alongside battles with Tom Watson, are tales of other Seve wins and inspirational moments, and what he meant to the world.Author Kenny Reid brings alive Seve''s outstanding play in brilliant detail, as he marched to his greatest victory against his biggest rival. The Spaniard is considered an artist, magician, genius and icon, and although Ballesteros passed away in 2011, his legend endures and Touch of Class paints an insightful, vivid portrait of the man and his golf.Not just Europe''s greatest, his natural talents and swashbuckling play brought style, daring, danger and adventure to the fairways. This is a fascinating account of Seve''s golfing journey: from gifted son of a farmer in isolated Spain to dominan

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Book SynopsisDecades of abject failure to strike a golf ball properly undoubtedly fuelled Mortimer Merriweather's frustration and led to him venting his ire on hapless individuals, companies and organisations connected with the game of golf in this hilarious book of his 100 letters.

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling book from Dr Bob Rotella, one of the world's leading golf performance consultants, for the first time in paperback.

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Book SynopsisThe year: 1956. Eddie Lowery, once caddie to Francis Ouimet, now a wealthy car dealer and avid supporter of amateur golf, boasts to fellow millionaire George Coleman that two of his salesmen - US amateur champion Harvie Ward and up-and-coming star Ken Venturi - could beat any golfers in the world in a best ball match. Coleman asks Lowery how he plans to prove it. ''Bring any two golfers of your choice to the course tomorrow morning,'' Lowery tells him, ''and we''ll settle the issue.'' Coleman shows up all right - with Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson, the game''s greatest living professionals. In Mark Frost''s peerless hands, complete with the recollections of all the participants, the story of this foursome and the greatest private match ever played comes vividly to life.Trade ReviewGripping and exceptionally well researched and written Times A fantastic insight into the course and four of the world's greatest golfers GQ

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Book SynopsisFirst published in 1925, this facsimile edition contains hundreds of entertaining tips for golfers of all ages and abilities.This pocket-sized facsimile edition contains hundreds of tips for golfers of all abilities. The advice, ranging from technique and fashion to etiquette on the course and in the Club House, provides an entertaining snapshot of life in 1920s Britain. Handy tips include:Don''t over-indulge yourself in eating and drinking during the non-golfing days, and then expect to work off excess by a good game of Golf. You may play Golf of sorts, but it will not be a good game.Don''t make Golf your sole topic of conversation. There are a few otherwise quite intelligent persons who are non-golfers. You will never make converts if you bore non-players to distraction by for ever talking of the Royal and Ancient Game.Don''t blame your clubs for faults of your own that may be easily corrected if you analyze your methods of using Trade ReviewDon'ts for Golfers is another humorous facsimile volume brought to you by A&C Black, following the success of Don'ts for Husbands and Don'ts for Wives. Don'ts for Golfers will offer tips on techinique, golfing fashion and etiquette on the course. * The Bookseller *...enjoy the book! -- Ian WoosnamTable of ContentsIntroduction Driving Iron Play Mashie Shot Bunkered Putting Faults Clubs In the Club House Clothes General Maxims

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Book SynopsisIn this very funny sports book (a cross between Nick Hornby and Bill Bryson) young journalist Lawrence Donegan tells the story of the summer he spent caddying for Scottish golfer Ross Drummond, ranked over 400 in the world,on the European Tour. Thisis the inside story of the geniuses,the cheats, the gurus and the hangers-on that make up the golf scene. A joy to read. Not since Bill Bryson plotted a random route through small-town America has such a breezy idea for a book had a happier or funnier result - Lynne Truss, The Times Funny, beautifully observed and it tells you things about sport in general and golf in particular that nobody else had thought to pass on - Patrick Collins, Mail on Sunday

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Book SynopsisAs a teenager, Cox dreamed of sporting immortality. For four years he devoted himself to the game of golf. And then, one day, he walked away. But as he got older, those dreams kept coming back. Perhaps it was turning thirty, perhaps it was having his first hole in one, but he decided it was time to start again, to live the dream for real.So he switched off his computer, grabbed his checked trouser and headed for the golf course. To turn pro. The Open Championship was only five of the best rounds of his life away, and given a few warm-up tournaments, how hard could it be?Trade ReviewCaused me to laugh out loud * The Times *Cox may not have much to boast about in the field of sporting achievement, but he has what many of his rivals palpably lack: an inner landscape, an imagination. These are terrible handicaps for a golfer, but pretty darn useful in a writer... A very, very good book * Daily Telegraph *I'm not a golf fan myself, but Cox is such an enthusiastic writer that he's made me see the sport in a new light * Mail on Sunday *Tom Cox writes brilliantly about golf. He knows the game inside-out: its potent allure, its absurd comedy and its mind-bending frustrations. If they had a handicap-system for golf-writers Tom Cox would be scratch -- William BoydOne of the funniest books on golf ever written * Metro *

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Book Synopsis2018 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards FinalistWho was Harold Spencer? All D.C. Lawyer Jack Patterson knew was that Spencer's dead body had been found on the 18th Green of Columbia Country Club, cancelling Jack's Saturday golf game. Who is Rachel Goodman? Her name has been plastered on the front page of every newspaper in the country for weeks, branded as a thief of confidential info vital to U.S. National Security and a spy for Israel. She is also the daughter of Jack's long-time friend and mentor, Ben Jennings. Despite the opposition, Jack feels compelled to defend Rachel. He goes to work against the government, the all-powerful military-industrial complex, most of the press and Congress, all of whom are convinced that Rachel is guilty and should receive the death penalty for her treason.Clovis Jones, Jack's friend, is the victim of a vicious attack. The more Jack digs, the more complicated and dangerous his work becomes. Even a volunteer group of Navy SEALs may not be enou

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Book SynopsisAn autobiography from golf's freshest, most individual voiceIan Poulter is one of golf's most charismatic figures, with an appeal extending way beyond his sport. Here he tells his inspirational story, from his early rejection as an Spurs youth player, right through to his match-winning contributions to successive European Ryder Cup Triumphs. Poulter went from an Assistant Professional staffing the club shop to a global superstar, turning pro when he still had a handicap of 4 but the drive and self-belief to make it to the top. His infectious optimism, will power and flair have ensured he remains one of the biggest names on the tour. As well as insights into the crucial moments in his career, and the life of a professional golfer, he talks about his passions outside the game, including his own riotous brand of clothing. Just as Poulter's appearance on the scene came as a refreshing antidote to a sport that was staid and stuffy, so his own book is as forthright and passionate as Poults himself.Trade ReviewPoulter's story is so inspirational it certainly deserves to be preserved in hardcover - Daily MailPoulter's book supplies background and family insight which has not been offered before . . . an accurate portrayal of Poulter the character - Guardian

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Book SynopsisLonglisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2014After finishing high school in New York, Oliver Horovitz was accepted to Harvard University. But there was a problem; he couldn't start until the following year. With time on his hands and a long-standing love of golf, the solution was obvious: a gap year at the University of St. Andrews, alongside the iconic Old Course, known around the world as 'the home of golf'.At the end of term, Ollie joined the St. Andrews caddie trainee programme and spent the summer lining up at the caddie shack, looping two, sometimes three, rounds a day, with the notoriously gruff veteran caddies. And so began an adventure that would change his life in unexpected ways.Trade Review"Anyone who likes golf and St. Andrews will savor this captivating book, but even nongolfers should enjoy Horovitz's sweet memoir of golfing in the sport's mecca."--Chicago Tribune; "This poignant, funny memoir by Oliver Horovitz, a Harvard student who finds his calling on the Scottish links, is an intriguing tour of life at the world's most celebrated course."--Parade; "An enjoyable and hilarious tale from a young man many golfers will envy for living his dream.--Shelf Awareness; "With the energy and joy of youth, he describes his 'gap year.' ... His interaction with the group of 'pretty' university girls, deemed 'Model Caddies,' is wondrous ... Horovitz shares his deeply felt memories of golf, girls, and the academy boldly, never taking himself too seriously or being irreverent about the caddie tradition on the time-honored Old Course links."--Publishers Weekly; "In this breezy memoir, the younger brother of a Beastie Boy spills insider tales about looping and living in St. Andrews ... The characters bitter old caddies, the author's university pals, and his eighty-three-year-old uncle are lovable. So, too, are Horovitz's yarns, which feature late-night antics in the Old Toon and a round caddying for Seinfeld creator Larry David."--Golf; "A must read."--PGA.com; "An utterly absorbing, affectionate, and funny narrative ... I loved his memoir so much I lingered over it, relishing my own memories of that mysteriously captivating town, historic links, and addictive Scottish game, and I recommend Ollie's book to those who've either already walked in the footsteps of Old Tom Morris or have a visit to the home of golf on their bucket list."--Ron Hansen, author of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford; "Oliver Horovitz is a writer to watch. Even if you don't play golf, you will enjoy the Ring Lardner style of Ollie's An American Caddie in St. Andrews. The book has great characters and a wonderful sense of being a fish out of water."--Michael Douglas; "This is a story you have to read before your next bogey. Oliver has his priorities spot-on!"--Gary McCord; "An American Caddie in St. Andrews is a funny, charming, coming-of-age tale about golf and life ... Horovitz is a gifted writer and an engaging storyteller ... and he can read putts!"--Huey Lewis; "While exposing the insular world of the St. Andrews caddie, Oliver Horovitz discovers a good deal of truth about golf, golfers, and himself. A terrific read. Recommended."--Curt Sampson, author of The War by the Shore; "This is much more than a book about golf. Engaging, witty and wonderfully self-deprecating, Horovitz charts the journey from student life to responsible adulthood in a touching and heartwarming style. He captures the essence of St. Andrews, marrying the disparate worlds of university life with the caddy shack at golf's most famous course. This story of growing up is told through the insightful observation of a rich range of characters. They get to the heart of what make St Andrews such a special place."--Iain Carter, golf correspondent, BBC 5 Live; "An entertaining and heartwarming story of summers walking the links, it really captures the allure of St Andrews, its characters, and the Old Course ... An excellent read." --Ken Brown, five-time Ryder Cup player

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Book SynopsisSteve Newell is the instruction editor for Golf World, Europe's premier golf magazine, and has worked with many of the world's leading golfers and teachers. He has written several golf books, including DK's The Golf Instruction Manual, Golf: 50 Great Tips, and The Golf Book. He has also written How to Build a Classic Golf Swing and The Complete Short Game, both with two-time US Open champion Ernie Els, and The Greatest Golf Lesson of the 20th Century with teaching guru John Jacobs.

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