Sports Golf

The material in this audiobook may, at times, appear to be repetitious, but in discussing the golf swing from the different angles and aspects, repetition could not be avoided. However, repetition has its merits, because it eventu­ally brings one continually face to face with the same facts and fundamentals. In all fields, facts and fundamentals do not change, and this is true in the golfing world. Continued study and research have developed some new concepts—these concepts have produced clear-cut conclusions that are offered and presented herewith.

For the last two decades, Sports Illustrated's golf beat has been anchored by John Garrity, a tall Midwesterner with a polished prose style and a droll sense of humor. In Tiger 2.0...and Other Great Stories from the World of Golf, a collection of his most sparkling pieces, Garrity applies his powers of observation and unrivaled imagination to every aspect of the Ancient Game.

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

In Arnie and Jack: Stories of My Long Friendship with Two Remarkable Men, Charlie takes golf fans behind the scenes, detailing with energy and wit–and sometimes solemnity–why these great icons of the course excelled at both work and play.

This is an audiobook for golfers and for those trying to understand golfers. Thirty-four short, accessible essays are intended to awaken golfers to an understanding of how the challenges of golf contain overlooked possibilities for self-development. Lessons from golf can and should enhance performance and satisfaction with family and work.

Do you three-putt with monotonous regularity? Do you dread having to hole a short putt? Do you suffer from the dreaded yips? Or does your putting just suck? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this self-help audiobook is for you. Told in a no-nonsense, down-to-earth style, this will teach you four simple steps that will have your putter so hot you could burn your fingers pulling it from the bag. It doesn't matter if you yip, jab, jerk, or stab at every putt, this audiobook will transform your putting ability beyond all recognition.

If your golf game is lacking that close range finesse, then you absolutely need this guide to turn your lousy put into a par breaker! It's time to take your game to an entirely new level, master the wedge, and your golf game will never be the same again! When you have the right equipment, the right advice, and some tips and tricks which the professionals use, you have all the makings of an amazing wedge game! If you want to learn how to take your wedge skills to another level, then click buy it now! Your golf game will never look better!

The putt is one of the most crucial shots in the game of golf. It is also one of the most highly pressured. All players know that it is on the putting green that matches are won and lost. In this book, the third in his acclaimed series on the mental game of golf, peak performance guru Robin Sieger dispels the fear that surrounds putting and shows how his intuitive silent mind approach can be used to improve our performance on the greens.

Do you know the story of Tommy McAuliffe? Born in 1893, he was destined to make an impact, and not just from the tee box. A magnetic personality that made the greatest golfers who ever lived want to join him for a round. He played with Bobby Jones, Walter Hagen, and Arnold Palmer.

Besser Golf spielen und das Handicap verbessern. In diesem Ratgeber hat Golf Pro Astrid Kohlwes in 6 Kapiteln die besten Tipps von bekannten Golf Experten für dich zusammengetragen. Bring dein Handicap aufs nächste Level! Viele Golfspieler schaffen einen recht guten Einstieg ins Golfspiel. Um das eigene Handicap dann weiter zu verbessern, sind Technik und Mentaltraining wichtig. In diesem Ratgeber erfahren Einsteiger und Fortgeschrittene die besten Tipps für mehr Spaß und Erfolg beim Golfen.

In 1942, the United States Golf Association (USGA) cancelled its four golf tournaments for the duration of World War II. But then it did something different in only that year - it sponsored the Hale-America National Open on the same weekend as the cancelled US Open. The great Ben Hogan won that tournament and went to his grave believing he had therefore won a record five US Open titles. In The Open Question, Peter May turns his attention to this controversial, colorful Hale-America National Open of 1942.

Famous, successful golfers including Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, and Tiger Woods are aware that golf isn't an almost mindless sport; golfing enthusiasts worldwide and participants of minor and major golf tournaments can agree. It requires skill and mentality - regardless of the common misconception that to play a round or two, all it takes is securing top-of-the-line golf balls, golf clubs, tees, and other equipment, and finding a great golf course.

Schluss mit Frustration auf dem Golfplatz! Auf zu Beständigkeit, Willensstärke und Freude durch mentale und emotionale Stärke. Erfolg beginnt im Kopf - und das ist insbesondere beim Golfen der Fall. Antje Heimsoeth hat zahlreiche internationale Mannschaften und Tourspieler, Spitzensportler, Bundestrainer, Unternehmen und Banken sehr erfolgreich als Mental Coach begleitet und ihr geballtes Wissen im Buch "Golf mental: Erfolg durch Selbstmanagement" zusammengefasst.

The golf swing is a complex move. Its basic goal is to send the golf ball soaring into the air. But there is more to the golf swing than merely hitting the golf club to the ball. It is all about directing kinetic energy into the club head upon impact with the ball. All the kinetic energy is then transferred to the ball, and sends it into flight. To get that perfect golf swing, there are a few things to know and understand. Grab the golf instruction boxed set to learn more!

Verne Lundquist's remarkable broadcasting career has placed him at the center of major sporting events in America for more than 50 years, from Jack Nicklaus' final victory at the 1986 Masters to Tonya Harding's attack on Nancy Kerrigan at the 1994 Olympics to the Auburn-Alabama shocker of 2013. In his first memoir, he replays highlights from his career, taking sports fans behind the scenes of some of the most dramatic moments in modern sports history.

Kenneth Fuller, MD, an avid weekend warrior and leading psychiatrist, shares his performance enhancement skills to lead you to better, more enjoyable golf. This established authority on mental triumph delivers a methodology that uses autosuggestion to help you master your thoughts and induce a conditioned reflex. The human brain creates focus and finds the best performance zone. Playing only with the body limits the golfer. A genuine golfer plays with body and mind. The golf artist plays with mind, body, and heart. The professional golfer trusts every element unconsciously.

The game of golf has been witness to dramatic change since the early 1980s. Technology has relegated polished wooden drivers and wound balls covered with balata to the dustbin of history. The world's great courses have been stretched unfathomable lengths to counter the game's modern champions and the distances they hit the ball.

In June 2010, Paul Laubach made the unfortunate decision to play all of GOLF Magazine's top 100 golf courses available to the public. Spread over 45 months, he managed to complete his goal despite numerous weather, course maintenance, and other logistical issues...not to mention his own "senior moment". The journey covered 87,814 air miles and another 17,051 by automobile.

In this concise social history of golf in the United States from the 1880s to the present, George B. Kirsch tracks the surprising growth of golf as a popular, mainstream sport, in contrast to the stereotype of golf as a pastime enjoyed only by the rich elite.While golf retains a strong association with upper-class, male-dominated, socially exclusive country clubs, it has also boasted a dedicated following among Americans from different social classes, ethnic backgrounds, races, and genders.

A young boy is in love with the game of golf, but he doesn't understand why. He has a natural talent and an enviable swing, but playing the game well is not enough. When Jimmy, the homeless man who spends his days cheering on golfers from his usual sitting spot, goes missing, the young boy becomes curious. His quest uncovers Jimmy's mysterious link to the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, and reveals a life in golf that not only fascinates but sends the boy on a personal journey to discover the magic of an ancient game and its deeper meaning for a young man.