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An American Caddie in St. Andrews

Growing Up, Girls, and Looping on the Old Course

par Oliver Horovitz ...

A hilarious and poignant memoir of a Harvard student who comes of age as a caddie on St. Andrews’s fabled Old Course.In the middle of Oliver Horovitz’s high school graduation ceremony, his cell phone rang: It was Harvard. He’d been accepted, but he couldn’t start for another year.A caddie since he was twelve and a golfer sporting a 1.8 handicap, Ollie decides to spend his gap year in St. Andrews, ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

A hilarious and poignant memoir of a Harvard student who comes of age as a caddie on St. Andrews’s fabled Old Course.In the middle of Oliver Horovitz’s high school graduation ceremony, his cell phone rang: It was Harvard. He’d been accepted, but he couldn’t start for another year.A caddie since he was twelve and a golfer sporting a 1.8 handicap, Ollie decides to spend his gap year in St. Andrews,
... En savoir plus
Paper Tiger

An Obsessed Golfer's Quest to Play with the Pros

par Tom Coyne ...

A fascinating memoir of an amateur golfer’s yearlong quest to elevate his game“A breezy, poignant read . . . Hilarious.”—Philadelphia Inquirer“Think country-club clinic meets Navy SEALs training. I will pay any price, bear any burden, leave my home to follow the seasons, build my own swing studio in the basement, construct a practice green in my backyard. . . . Everything the big boys have access ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $12.99 CAD Maintenant $8.99 CAD

A fascinating memoir of an amateur golfer’s yearlong quest to elevate his game“A breezy, poignant read . . . Hilarious.”—Philadelphia Inquirer“Think country-club clinic meets Navy SEALs training. I will pay any price, bear any burden, leave my home to follow the seasons, build my own swing studio in the basement, construct a practice green in my backyard. . . . Everything the big boys have access
... En savoir plus
Improving Your Golf Swing In A Day For Dummies

par Gary McCord ...

Collections series In A Day For Dummies
Improve your golf swing in a day? Easy.Playing golf is fun—but there's a reason why it's known as the most maddening (if not wondrous) game of all. The intricacies of perfecting your golf swing can "tee off" even the most patient golfer, but that's where this handy little guide comes in.Improving Your Golf Swing In A Day For Dummies is packed with tips on improving grip and posture, the essentials ... En savoir plus

$3.99 CAD

Improve your golf swing in a day? Easy.Playing golf is fun—but there's a reason why it's known as the most maddening (if not wondrous) game of all. The intricacies of perfecting your golf swing can "tee off" even the most patient golfer, but that's where this handy little guide comes in.Improving Your Golf Swing In A Day For Dummies is packed with tips on improving grip and posture, the essentials
... En savoir plus
The Four Magic Moves to Winning Golf

The Classic Instructional by Golf's Greatest Teacher

par Joe Dante ...

The legendary golf instructional, available again. This is, along with Harvey Penick's Little Red Book, THE book Golf professionals turn to."Thirty years ago I was recommending Joe Dante's book The Four Magic Moves To Winning Golf as a must read for aspiring PGA professionals. What Dante said in '62 has influenced many of the game's finest teachers. Dante was a visionary."--Gary Wiren, author of ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

The legendary golf instructional, available again. This is, along with Harvey Penick's Little Red Book, THE book Golf professionals turn to."Thirty years ago I was recommending Joe Dante's book The Four Magic Moves To Winning Golf as a must read for aspiring PGA professionals. What Dante said in '62 has influenced many of the game's finest teachers. Dante was a visionary."--Gary Wiren, author of
... En savoir plus
Core Performance Golf

The Revolutionary Training and Nutrition Program for Success On and Off the Course

par Mark Verstegen, Pete Williams ...

Collections series Core Performance
In Core Performance Golf, golfers will discover a training program that is ideally suited to developing the golf swing, with exercises designed to help you create more torque and balance, thus adding yards to drives and precision shots. You'll also get a conditioning regimen and nutrition program that will help you build strength, flexibility, power, and stamina, while reducing the risk of ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

In Core Performance Golf, golfers will discover a training program that is ideally suited to developing the golf swing, with exercises designed to help you create more torque and balance, thus adding yards to drives and precision shots. You'll also get a conditioning regimen and nutrition program that will help you build strength, flexibility, power, and stamina, while reducing the risk of
... En savoir plus
The Match

The Day the Game of Golf Changed Forever

par Mark Frost ...

The fascinating chronicle of a casual bet between two millionaires that eventually pitted two of the greatest golfers of the era—Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan—against top amateurs Harvie Ward and Ken Venturi.The year: 1956. Decades have passed since Eddie Lowery came to fame as the ten-year-old caddie to U.S. Open Champion Francis Ouimet. Now a wealthy car dealer and avid supporter of amateur golf, ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

The fascinating chronicle of a casual bet between two millionaires that eventually pitted two of the greatest golfers of the era—Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan—against top amateurs Harvie Ward and Ken Venturi.The year: 1956. Decades have passed since Eddie Lowery came to fame as the ten-year-old caddie to U.S. Open Champion Francis Ouimet. Now a wealthy car dealer and avid supporter of amateur golf,
... En savoir plus
The Big Miss: My Years Coaching Tiger Woods

My Years Coaching Tiger Woods

par Hank Haney ...

The Big Miss is Hank Haney’s candid and surprisingly insightful account of his tumultuous six-year journey with Tiger Woods, during which the supremely gifted golfer collected six major championships and rewrote golf history. Hank was one of the very few people allowed behind the curtain. He was with Tiger 110 days a year, spoke to him over 200 days a year, and stayed at his home up to 30 days a ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

The Big Miss is Hank Haney’s candid and surprisingly insightful account of his tumultuous six-year journey with Tiger Woods, during which the supremely gifted golfer collected six major championships and rewrote golf history. Hank was one of the very few people allowed behind the curtain. He was with Tiger 110 days a year, spoke to him over 200 days a year, and stayed at his home up to 30 days a
... En savoir plus
Connected Golf: Bridging the Gap between Practice and Performance

par Jayne Storey ...

“Golf is a game that’s deceptively simple and endlessly complicated.”These words, spoken by the late, great Arnold Palmer, are as true today as they always were. In fact, golf has become even more complicated in the modern era with so many variations on technique and differences of opinion among teaching professionals as to what constitutes the perfect swing.Connected Golf offers a different ... En savoir plus

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“Golf is a game that’s deceptively simple and endlessly complicated.”These words, spoken by the late, great Arnold Palmer, are as true today as they always were. In fact, golf has become even more complicated in the modern era with so many variations on technique and differences of opinion among teaching professionals as to what constitutes the perfect swing.Connected Golf offers a different
... En savoir plus
Golf Is Hard

par Beef Johnston ...

One of golf's most popular and funny personalities reveals the ups and downs of a life playing the world's most infuriating sport.Professional golfer Andrew "Beef" Johnston has played in the world's biggest tournament, won big-money events, and sunk monster putts while fans were booming out his nickname: "BEEEEEEF!" On the downside, Beef has also duffed it, thinned it, and shanked it like every ... En savoir plus

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One of golf's most popular and funny personalities reveals the ups and downs of a life playing the world's most infuriating sport.Professional golfer Andrew "Beef" Johnston has played in the world's biggest tournament, won big-money events, and sunk monster putts while fans were booming out his nickname: "BEEEEEEF!" On the downside, Beef has also duffed it, thinned it, and shanked it like every
... En savoir plus
The Game for a Lifetime

More Lessons and Teachings

par Harvey Penick ...

TIMELESS LESSONS FROM THE MASTER OF THE GAMEThis, the fourth book by Harvey Penick, was nearly finished when he died in April 1995. A return to the timeless wisdom that has made his first bestseller, Harvey Penick's Little Red Book, a modern classic, The Game for a Lifetime does not contain the technical swing tips and stance aids of today's instructional guides, but dispenses a philosophy on golf ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

TIMELESS LESSONS FROM THE MASTER OF THE GAMEThis, the fourth book by Harvey Penick, was nearly finished when he died in April 1995. A return to the timeless wisdom that has made his first bestseller, Harvey Penick's Little Red Book, a modern classic, The Game for a Lifetime does not contain the technical swing tips and stance aids of today's instructional guides, but dispenses a philosophy on golf
... En savoir plus
Unplayable Lies

(The Only Golf Book You'll Ever Need)

par Dan Jenkins ...

Collections series Anchor Sports
In Unplayable Lies, Dan Jenkins takes us on a tour of the links as only he can do it. Here, Dan delves into the greatest rounds of golf he's ever seen, the funniest things said on a golf course, the rivalries on tour and in the press box, the game's most magical moments--and its most absurd. Filled with well-known characters like Tiger Woods, to others like Titanic Thompson--gambler, golf hustler, ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $13.99 CAD Maintenant $11.99 CAD

In Unplayable Lies, Dan Jenkins takes us on a tour of the links as only he can do it. Here, Dan delves into the greatest rounds of golf he's ever seen, the funniest things said on a golf course, the rivalries on tour and in the press box, the game's most magical moments--and its most absurd. Filled with well-known characters like Tiger Woods, to others like Titanic Thompson--gambler, golf hustler,
... En savoir plus
Golf Wisdom from the Legends

Fairways of Life

par Matthew E. Adams ...

Collections series Sports Professor
A compilation of inspirational quotes, stories, and anecdotes from Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tiger Woods, Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, and many others."Focus not on the commotion around you, but on the opportunity ahead of you." —Arnold PalmerMost people live their lives chained to the oars of their own choosing, whether defined by one's job, relationships, self-image, or even their golf game. More ... En savoir plus

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A compilation of inspirational quotes, stories, and anecdotes from Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tiger Woods, Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, and many others."Focus not on the commotion around you, but on the opportunity ahead of you." —Arnold PalmerMost people live their lives chained to the oars of their own choosing, whether defined by one's job, relationships, self-image, or even their golf game. More
... En savoir plus
The Nature of the Game

Links Golf at Bandon Dunes and Far Beyond

par Mike Keiser, Stephen Goodwin ...

**Essential reading for every golfer from the sport’s most acclaimed course developer—a comprehensive, firsthand account of restoring the inherent satisfactions of this centuries-old game, from the beauty of natural courses to the joys of walking the course“Mike Keiser is the best thing to happen to golf since the Big Bertha. He’s the guy who single-handedly saved us from the Fake 100-foot ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

**Essential reading for every golfer from the sport’s most acclaimed course developer—a comprehensive, firsthand account of restoring the inherent satisfactions of this centuries-old game, from the beauty of natural courses to the joys of walking the course“Mike Keiser is the best thing to happen to golf since the Big Bertha. He’s the guy who single-handedly saved us from the Fake 100-foot
... En savoir plus
Harvey Penick's Little Red Book

Lessons And Teachings From A Lifetime In Golf

par Harvey Penick ...

The twentieth anniversary edition of this classic work—the bestselling golf instruction book of all time and hailed as “the golfer's equivalent of The Elements of Style” (The New York Times)—includes a new introduction by a prominent golfer, twenty new illustrations, and never-before-published materials from the Penick family archives.The most beloved golf book of all time, Harvey Penick’s Little ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

The twentieth anniversary edition of this classic work—the bestselling golf instruction book of all time and hailed as “the golfer's equivalent of The Elements of Style” (The New York Times)—includes a new introduction by a prominent golfer, twenty new illustrations, and never-before-published materials from the Penick family archives.The most beloved golf book of all time, Harvey Penick’s Little
... En savoir plus
Hit Down Dammit! (The Key to Golf)

par Clive Scarff ...

Most golfers have difficulty with the concept of hitting down at the ball to make it fly. Surprisingly, a great many players surveyed did not even know you need to hit down to get the ball up in the air.Hit Down Dammit! concisely explains the concept - and the technique - of hitting down at the golf ball for proper trajectory, increased backspin, much improved distance, proper divot taking, and ... En savoir plus

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Most golfers have difficulty with the concept of hitting down at the ball to make it fly. Surprisingly, a great many players surveyed did not even know you need to hit down to get the ball up in the air.Hit Down Dammit! concisely explains the concept - and the technique - of hitting down at the golf ball for proper trajectory, increased backspin, much improved distance, proper divot taking, and
... En savoir plus
The Cup They Couldn't Lose

America, the Ryder Cup, and the Long Road to Whistling Straits

par Shane Ryan ...

The definitive story of the Ryder Cup—the event that pits the best golfers from America against the best from Europe—exploring the modern history of the tournament that led to the showdown at Whistling Straits in 2021.The task facing Steve Stricker at the 2021 Ryder Cup was enormous. It was his job, as the American captain, to stare down almost 40 years of Ryder Cup history, break a pattern of ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $20.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

The definitive story of the Ryder Cup—the event that pits the best golfers from America against the best from Europe—exploring the modern history of the tournament that led to the showdown at Whistling Straits in 2021.The task facing Steve Stricker at the 2021 Ryder Cup was enormous. It was his job, as the American captain, to stare down almost 40 years of Ryder Cup history, break a pattern of
... En savoir plus
Golf Architecture

Economy in Course Construction and Greenkeeping

par Alister MacKenzie, H.S. Colt ...

In Golf Architecture, famed architect Dr. Alister MacKenzie details the strict methods and philosophies that led him to design such world-renowned masterpieces as Augusta National, Cypress Point, and Royal Melbourne. Written in 1920 during the height of his career, Golf Architecture provides rare insight into Dr. MacKenzie's timeless design strategies and unrelenting pursuit of perfection. Inside ... En savoir plus

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In Golf Architecture, famed architect Dr. Alister MacKenzie details the strict methods and philosophies that led him to design such world-renowned masterpieces as Augusta National, Cypress Point, and Royal Melbourne. Written in 1920 during the height of his career, Golf Architecture provides rare insight into Dr. MacKenzie's timeless design strategies and unrelenting pursuit of perfection. Inside
... En savoir plus
The Mysterious Montague

A True Tale of Hollywood, Golf, and Armed Robbery

par Leigh Montville ...

John Montague was a boisterous enigma. In the 1930s, he was called “the world's greatest golfer” by famed sportswriter Grantland Rice. He could drive the ball 300 yards and more, or he could chip it across a room into a highball glass. He played golf with everyone from Howard Hughes and W. C. Fields to Babe Ruth and Bing Crosby. Yet strangely, he never entered a professional tournament or allowed ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

John Montague was a boisterous enigma. In the 1930s, he was called “the world's greatest golfer” by famed sportswriter Grantland Rice. He could drive the ball 300 yards and more, or he could chip it across a room into a highball glass. He played golf with everyone from Howard Hughes and W. C. Fields to Babe Ruth and Bing Crosby. Yet strangely, he never entered a professional tournament or allowed
... En savoir plus
Commander in Cheat

How Golf Explains Trump

par Rick Reilly ...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn outrageous indictment of Donald Trump's appalling behavior when it comes to golf—on and off the green—and what it reveals about his character.**"Reilly pokes more holes in Trump's claims than there are sand traps on all of his courses combined. It is by turns amusing and alarming." —**The New YorkerDonald Trump loves golf. He loves to ... ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn outrageous indictment of Donald Trump's appalling behavior when it comes to golf—on and off the green—and what it reveals about his character.**"Reilly pokes more holes in Trump's claims than there are sand traps on all of his courses combined. It is by turns amusing and alarming." —**The New YorkerDonald Trump loves golf. He loves to ...
... En savoir plus
One Day Better

Mental Performance Concepts to Transform Your Game and Life

par Jeff Troesch ...

Drawing from decades of experience with the world's best coaches, athletes, and teams, Jeff Troeschdistills the practice of mental discipline into clear action items that drive personal development and performance.The best athletes redefine the limits of human performance with regularity. Sports are a crucible for spectacular moments where anxiety, pressure, and doubt seem to melt away, but there ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

Drawing from decades of experience with the world's best coaches, athletes, and teams, Jeff Troeschdistills the practice of mental discipline into clear action items that drive personal development and performance.The best athletes redefine the limits of human performance with regularity. Sports are a crucible for spectacular moments where anxiety, pressure, and doubt seem to melt away, but there
... En savoir plus
The Downhill Lie

par Carl Hiaasen ...

Originally drawn to the game by his father, Carl Hiaasen wisely quit golfing in 1973. But some ambitions refuse to die, and as the years–and memories of shanked 7-irons faded, it dawned on Carl that there might be one thing in life he could do better in middle age than he could as a youth. So gradually he ventured back to the dreaded driving range, this time as the father of a five-year-old son ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

Originally drawn to the game by his father, Carl Hiaasen wisely quit golfing in 1973. But some ambitions refuse to die, and as the years–and memories of shanked 7-irons faded, it dawned on Carl that there might be one thing in life he could do better in middle age than he could as a youth. So gradually he ventured back to the dreaded driving range, this time as the father of a five-year-old son
... En savoir plus
Golf Architecture in America

Its Strategy and Construction

par George C. Thomas ...

Golf Architecture in America is a masterpiece of early golf literature, written by famed architect George C. Thomas. Considered by historians to be the most influential book ever written on early American golf, this guide provides rare insight into the methods and philosophies used to design, construct, and maintain the most renowned golf courses in the United States.According to Thomas, “In this ... En savoir plus

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Golf Architecture in America is a masterpiece of early golf literature, written by famed architect George C. Thomas. Considered by historians to be the most influential book ever written on early American golf, this guide provides rare insight into the methods and philosophies used to design, construct, and maintain the most renowned golf courses in the United States.According to Thomas, “In this
... En savoir plus
An Open Book - My Autobiography

My Story to Three Golf Victories

par Darren Clarke ...

A golfer loved for his courage and charisma, Darren Clarke has the crowds behind him. They know he is a warm, funny raconteur who likes a Guinness, who both works hard and plays hard. More important, they know that this man pulled himself up by his bootstraps, having lost his wife Heather to cancer, to triumph at the 2006 Ryder Cup. Just days before the start of the 2011 Open at Royal St George's, ... En savoir plus

$5.99 CAD

A golfer loved for his courage and charisma, Darren Clarke has the crowds behind him. They know he is a warm, funny raconteur who likes a Guinness, who both works hard and plays hard. More important, they know that this man pulled himself up by his bootstraps, having lost his wife Heather to cancer, to triumph at the 2006 Ryder Cup. Just days before the start of the 2011 Open at Royal St George's,
... En savoir plus
Fearless Golf

Conquering the Mental Game

par Dr. Gio Valiante ...

A detailed plan for conquering the FEAR that sabotages swings and ruins psyches, from the pioneering psychologist whose techniques have benefited Davis Love III, Justin Leonard, and numerous other world-class golfers.As Jack Nicklaus once observed, fear is the golfer’s greatest enemy, inspiring Tiger Woods to "refuse" to give in to this debilitating emotion. It can turn professionals into jelly ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $14.99 CAD Maintenant $10.99 CAD

A detailed plan for conquering the FEAR that sabotages swings and ruins psyches, from the pioneering psychologist whose techniques have benefited Davis Love III, Justin Leonard, and numerous other world-class golfers.As Jack Nicklaus once observed, fear is the golfer’s greatest enemy, inspiring Tiger Woods to "refuse" to give in to this debilitating emotion. It can turn professionals into jelly
... En savoir plus

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