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Greatest Game Ever Played, The

Harry Vardon, Francis Ouimet, and the Birth of Modern Golf

by Mark Frost ...

THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED is the story of Francis Ouimet and Harry Vardon, who in pursuit of their passion for a game that captivated them as children, broke down rigid social barriers that made their sport accessible to everyone on both sides of the Atlantic and beyond, positioning golf as one of the most widely played games in the world. Ouimet and Vardon were two men from different ... Read more

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THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED is the story of Francis Ouimet and Harry Vardon, who in pursuit of their passion for a game that captivated them as children, broke down rigid social barriers that made their sport accessible to everyone on both sides of the Atlantic and beyond, positioning golf as one of the most widely played games in the world. Ouimet and Vardon were two men from different
... Read more
Commander in Cheat

How Golf Explains Trump

by Rick Reilly ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"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 Yorker***"Golf is the spine of this shocking, wildly humorous book, but humanity is its flesh and spirit." -- Chicago Sun-Times"Every one of Trump's most disgusting qualities surfaces in golf." -- The Ringer... ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"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 Yorker***"Golf is the spine of this shocking, wildly humorous book, but humanity is its flesh and spirit." -- Chicago Sun-Times"Every one of Trump's most disgusting qualities surfaces in golf." -- The Ringer...
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Extraordinary Putting

Transforming the Whole Game

by Fred Shoemaker, Jo Hardy ...

An innovative approach to improving your putting, from the co-author of the classic Extraordinary GolfLearn to improve your overall golf game by focusing on putting, which accounts for more than one third of the strokes in a typical round. More than just a tips-and-techniques book, Extraordinary Putting features a series of illustrated exercises that will help golfers:- Develop the inner freedom ... Read more

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An innovative approach to improving your putting, from the co-author of the classic Extraordinary GolfLearn to improve your overall golf game by focusing on putting, which accounts for more than one third of the strokes in a typical round. More than just a tips-and-techniques book, Extraordinary Putting features a series of illustrated exercises that will help golfers:- Develop the inner freedom
... Read more
The War by the Shore

The Incomparable Drama of the 1991 Ryder Cup

by Curt Sampson ...

The true story of the dramatic 1991 Ryder Cup at Kiawah Island, which changed the competition in golf forever.The 1991 Ryder Cup began in 1985. Up to then, the biennial match between all-star teams of golf professionals from America and Europe was more ceremonial exhibition than real competition, with the Americans consistently beating the Europeans. That all changed in 1985, when the Europeans ... Read more

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The true story of the dramatic 1991 Ryder Cup at Kiawah Island, which changed the competition in golf forever.The 1991 Ryder Cup began in 1985. Up to then, the biennial match between all-star teams of golf professionals from America and Europe was more ceremonial exhibition than real competition, with the Americans consistently beating the Europeans. That all changed in 1985, when the Europeans
... Read more
The Match

The Day the Game of Golf Changed Forever

by Mark Frost ...

In 1956, a casual bet between two millionaires 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, Lowery has just made ... Read more

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In 1956, a casual bet between two millionaires 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, Lowery has just made
... Read more
Rainmaker

Superagent Hughes Norton and the Money-Grab Explosion of Golf from Tiger to LIV and Beyond

by Hughes Norton, George Peper ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom his work with Tiger Woods and Greg Norman to his thoughts on golf’s current money-grab era, golf superagent Hughes Norton presents a rollicking tell-all that “takes you inside the room with some of golf’s biggest personalities for some never-before-heard stories” (Chris Solomon, host of No Laying Up).When twenty-one-year-old Tiger Woods stunned the world by winning The ... Read more

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NATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom his work with Tiger Woods and Greg Norman to his thoughts on golf’s current money-grab era, golf superagent Hughes Norton presents a rollicking tell-all that “takes you inside the room with some of golf’s biggest personalities for some never-before-heard stories” (Chris Solomon, host of No Laying Up).When twenty-one-year-old Tiger Woods stunned the world by winning The
... Read more
The Horror on the Links

The Complete Tales of Jules de Grandin, Volume One

by Seabury Quinn ...

Series series The Complete Tales of Jules de Grandin
Today the names of H. P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, August Derleth, and Clark Ashton Smith, all regular contributors to the pulp magazine Weird Tales during the first half of the twentieth century, are recognizable even to casual readers of the bizarre and fantastic. And yet despite being more popular than them all during the golden era of genre pulp fiction, there is another author whose name ... Read more

$39.99 CAD

Today the names of H. P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, August Derleth, and Clark Ashton Smith, all regular contributors to the pulp magazine Weird Tales during the first half of the twentieth century, are recognizable even to casual readers of the bizarre and fantastic. And yet despite being more popular than them all during the golden era of genre pulp fiction, there is another author whose name
... Read more
Troublemaker

A Memoir of Sexism, Retaliation, and the Fight They Didn't See Coming

by Lisa Cornwell ...

Lisa Cornwell never shied away from standing up to bullies.When she was a freshman in college, she saw a man hit a woman in the face with a closed fist while a paralyzed crowd stood by and watched. Seconds later, she took matters into her own hands—with a 3-iron from her golf bag.This impulse crystallized years later when Cornwell publicly spoke out against the misogynistic culture she and others ... Read more

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Lisa Cornwell never shied away from standing up to bullies.When she was a freshman in college, she saw a man hit a woman in the face with a closed fist while a paralyzed crowd stood by and watched. Seconds later, she took matters into her own hands—with a 3-iron from her golf bag.This impulse crystallized years later when Cornwell publicly spoke out against the misogynistic culture she and others
... Read more
Tommy's Honor

The Story of Old Tom Morris and Young Tom Morris, Golf's Founding Father and Son

by Kevin Cook ...

In the tradition of Seabiscuit, the riveting tale of two proud Scotsmen who beat all comers to become the heroes of a golden age—the dawn of professional golf. This essential golf history is now a major motion picture.Bringing to life golf’s founding father and son, Tommy’s Honor is a stirring tribute to two legendary players and a vivid evocation of their colorful, rip-roaring times.The Morrises ... Read more

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In the tradition of Seabiscuit, the riveting tale of two proud Scotsmen who beat all comers to become the heroes of a golden age—the dawn of professional golf. This essential golf history is now a major motion picture.Bringing to life golf’s founding father and son, Tommy’s Honor is a stirring tribute to two legendary players and a vivid evocation of their colorful, rip-roaring times.The Morrises
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Hit Down Dammit! (The Key to Golf)

by 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 ... Read more

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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
... Read more
Ben Hogan's Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf

by Ben Hogan ...

''Ben Hogan's Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf'' is widely considered the most influential golf instructional book ever written. First published in 1957, it breaks down the golf swing into five core components designed to help any golfer break 80. The Five Lessons: 1) The Grip: The critical link between the golfer and the clubhead. Hogan advocates for a weak-to-neutral grip to prevent ... Read more

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''Ben Hogan's Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf'' is widely considered the most influential golf instructional book ever written. First published in 1957, it breaks down the golf swing into five core components designed to help any golfer break 80. The Five Lessons: 1) The Grip: The critical link between the golfer and the clubhead. Hogan advocates for a weak-to-neutral grip to prevent
... Read more
How to Chip Like a Pro in 4 Simple Steps

Play Better Golf, #1

by Frank Muir ...

Series Book 1 - Play Better Golf
Do you want to shave a stroke or three off your golf scores? Are you a nervous wreck when you miss a green? Do you struggle to get up and down in two? Or does your short game simply suck? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then this self-help booklet is for you. Told in a no-nonsense, down-to-earth style, this booklet will teach you 4 simple steps that will have your short game so ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you want to shave a stroke or three off your golf scores? Are you a nervous wreck when you miss a green? Do you struggle to get up and down in two? Or does your short game simply suck? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then this self-help booklet is for you. Told in a no-nonsense, down-to-earth style, this booklet will teach you 4 simple steps that will have your short game so
... Read more
Ecological Dynamics in Sport Coaching

An Essential Guide

Edited by Steve M Smith ...

Ecological Dynamics in Sport Coaching provides coaches and students with sport-specific guidance to coaching within the ecological dynamics framework, presenting guidance to support coaches in creating representative learning designs that will enhance skill acquisition and sport performance. Ecological Dynamics is a theoretical framework that attempts to understand how perceptual–motor skills are ... Read more

$82.78 CAD

Ecological Dynamics in Sport Coaching provides coaches and students with sport-specific guidance to coaching within the ecological dynamics framework, presenting guidance to support coaches in creating representative learning designs that will enhance skill acquisition and sport performance. Ecological Dynamics is a theoretical framework that attempts to understand how perceptual–motor skills are
... Read more
The Inner Game of Golf

by W. Timothy Gallwey ...

The classic guide to sharpening your mind and raising your performance as a golfer and in the game of life—part of the bestselling Inner Game series, with more than one million copies sold!“The best sports psychology book ever written about golf.”—Inside GolfW. Timothy Gallwey’s bestselling Inner Game books have revolutionized the way we think about sports. As he did in his phenomenally successful ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

The classic guide to sharpening your mind and raising your performance as a golfer and in the game of life—part of the bestselling Inner Game series, with more than one million copies sold!“The best sports psychology book ever written about golf.”—Inside GolfW. Timothy Gallwey’s bestselling Inner Game books have revolutionized the way we think about sports. As he did in his phenomenally successful
... Read more
Rory

The Heartache and Triumph of Golf's Most Human Superstar

by Alan Shipnuck ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe definitive biography of the most important, popular, and confounding golfer of the post-Tiger era, masterfully chronicled by Alan Shipnuck, the bestselling author of Phil and LIV and Let Die.“Shipnuck produces a rich, nuanced picture.” —The Wall Street JournalRory McIlroy contains multitudes. He can overwhelm a golf course with his transcendent talent ... ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe definitive biography of the most important, popular, and confounding golfer of the post-Tiger era, masterfully chronicled by Alan Shipnuck, the bestselling author of Phil and LIV and Let Die.“Shipnuck produces a rich, nuanced picture.” —The Wall Street JournalRory McIlroy contains multitudes. He can overwhelm a golf course with his transcendent talent ...
... Read more
Zen Golf

Mastering the Mental Game

by Joseph Parent ...

A highly original and groundbreaking book from a noted PGA coach and Buddhist instructor • “The lessons in Zen Golf make the mental game seem so simple. Dr. Parent has given me very effective methods for working with thoughts and emotions, and for taking the negatives out of the picture.” —Vijay Singh, Masters and PGA ChampionBy combining classic insights and stories from Zen tradition, Zen Golf ... Read more

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A highly original and groundbreaking book from a noted PGA coach and Buddhist instructor • “The lessons in Zen Golf make the mental game seem so simple. Dr. Parent has given me very effective methods for working with thoughts and emotions, and for taking the negatives out of the picture.” —Vijay Singh, Masters and PGA ChampionBy combining classic insights and stories from Zen tradition, Zen Golf
... Read more
Aren't You That Golf Guy?

Doglegs and Detours from a Life in the Game

by Rich Lerner ...

Rich Lerner's lively collection of golf stories is a love letter to a game that is as elusive as it is emotionally transformative.From his early days working at his father's driving range with his three brothers to his three decades covering golf's biggest stars and most historic championships, Rich Lerner has lived a lucky life in golf. He went from rubbing shoulders with hard-drinking, Allentown ... Read more

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Rich Lerner's lively collection of golf stories is a love letter to a game that is as elusive as it is emotionally transformative.From his early days working at his father's driving range with his three brothers to his three decades covering golf's biggest stars and most historic championships, Rich Lerner has lived a lucky life in golf. He went from rubbing shoulders with hard-drinking, Allentown
... Read more
Golf is Not a Game of Perfect

by Dr. Bob Rotella ...

Filled with insightful stories about golf, Dr. Bob Rotella’s delightful book will improve the game of even the most casual weekend player.Dr. Bob Rotella is one of the hottest performance consultants in America today. Among his many professional clients are Nick Price (last year's Player of the Year), Tom Kite, Davis Love III, Pat Bradley, Brad Faxon, John Daly, and many others. Rotella, or “Doc,” ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Filled with insightful stories about golf, Dr. Bob Rotella’s delightful book will improve the game of even the most casual weekend player.Dr. Bob Rotella is one of the hottest performance consultants in America today. Among his many professional clients are Nick Price (last year's Player of the Year), Tom Kite, Davis Love III, Pat Bradley, Brad Faxon, John Daly, and many others. Rotella, or “Doc,”
... Read more
Are You Kidding Me?

The Story of Rocco Mediate's Extraordinary Battle with Tiger Woods at the US Open

by John Feinstein, Rocco Mediate ...

June 2008's US Open produced one of the most unexpected and dramatic showdowns in golf history. Day after day the invincible Tiger Woods was challenged by Rocco Mediate, a respected journeyman. On Sunday, both ended play tied at par, forcing a playoff. Defying expectations, Mediate played Woods to yet another tie, losing only after forcing a sudden-death showdown.Through it all, Rocco Mediate ... Read more

$17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

June 2008's US Open produced one of the most unexpected and dramatic showdowns in golf history. Day after day the invincible Tiger Woods was challenged by Rocco Mediate, a respected journeyman. On Sunday, both ended play tied at par, forcing a playoff. Defying expectations, Mediate played Woods to yet another tie, losing only after forcing a sudden-death showdown.Through it all, Rocco Mediate
... Read more
Bud, Sweat, And Tees

Hootie, Martha, and the Masters of the Universe

by Alan Shipnuck ...

Series series A Gift for Golf Fans
The incredible story of Rich Beem's life on tour—including the raucous, rowdy side of life as a professional golfer—with his caddie, Steve Duplantis, at his side.Rich Beem became an overnight folk hero with his victory at the 2002 PGA Championship, where he dazzled fans with fearless shotmaking and glib one-liners. By the time Beem had stared down Tiger Woods in an epic back nine and then danced a ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

The incredible story of Rich Beem's life on tour—including the raucous, rowdy side of life as a professional golfer—with his caddie, Steve Duplantis, at his side.Rich Beem became an overnight folk hero with his victory at the 2002 PGA Championship, where he dazzled fans with fearless shotmaking and glib one-liners. By the time Beem had stared down Tiger Woods in an epic back nine and then danced a
... Read more
Unplayable Lies

(The Only Golf Book You'll Ever Need)

by Dan Jenkins ...

Series 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, ... Read more

$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,
... Read more
The Swinger

A Novel

by Michael Bamberger, Alan Shipnuck ...

A sports hero seeks a comeback in this wildly funny and ultimately redemptive novel.His name, as we all know, is Herbert X. “Tree” Tremont, and he’s the richest and most celebrated athlete of our time—a multicultural golfing icon with fifty-three Tour wins, thirteen major victories, a smoking hot wife, and two adorable kids. But when a reporter uncovers evidence that Tree’s sexual appetites are as ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

A sports hero seeks a comeback in this wildly funny and ultimately redemptive novel.His name, as we all know, is Herbert X. “Tree” Tremont, and he’s the richest and most celebrated athlete of our time—a multicultural golfing icon with fifty-three Tour wins, thirteen major victories, a smoking hot wife, and two adorable kids. But when a reporter uncovers evidence that Tree’s sexual appetites are as
... Read more
The Art of Putting

The Revolutionary Feel-Based System for Improving Your Score

by Stan Utley, Matthew Rudy ...

PGA stars such as Jay Haas, Craig Stadler, Peter Jacobsen, and Darren Clarke have all sought advice from fellow pro Stan Utley about their putting, and have gone on to such immediate success on the green that Utley has become the most in-demand teacher in the game. Now, in The Art of Putting he outlines his unique approach to putting for golfers of all skill levels. In a welcome change from ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

PGA stars such as Jay Haas, Craig Stadler, Peter Jacobsen, and Darren Clarke have all sought advice from fellow pro Stan Utley about their putting, and have gone on to such immediate success on the green that Utley has become the most in-demand teacher in the game. Now, in The Art of Putting he outlines his unique approach to putting for golfers of all skill levels. In a welcome change from
... Read more
Be a Player

A Breakthrough Approach to Playing Better ON the Golf Course

by Pia Nilsson, Lynn Marriott ...

The founders of the world-renowned VISION54 training program and the authors of the bestselling Every Shot Must Have a Purpose take golf instruction to the next level in this groundbreaking new approach to mastering the game.Golf is a beloved yet technical game, so a sound swing and precise technique are essential. Most golfers who want to improve their skills go to the range and work ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

The founders of the world-renowned VISION54 training program and the authors of the bestselling Every Shot Must Have a Purpose take golf instruction to the next level in this groundbreaking new approach to mastering the game.Golf is a beloved yet technical game, so a sound swing and precise technique are essential. Most golfers who want to improve their skills go to the range and work
... Read more

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