Sports Golf

Two sportswriters offer a colorful account of their around-the-world golfing odyssey as they played golf in twenty-one countries on four continents, describing their experiences and the diverse characters they encountered along the way.

A golfing legend and one of the best golfers that Sweden has ever produced, Per-Ulrik Johansson's career has been one of highs and lows since turned pro in 1990. From the couch in a basement of a house in a small Swedish town, to a golf scholarship in the US and a European Tour card on his first visit to Qualifying School, Johansson has defied the odds to make it to the top.

Most fans are aware of Woods' accolades on the course and his controversies off of it, but in order to truly understand Tiger Woods, you must first understand where he came from. This unauthorized biography explores Woods' upbringing, his college and amateur careers, and details his breakthrough onto the PGA Tour, all the way through the lead-up to the 2013 Masters.

What makes a new putter seem so magical? Why is a four-foot putt so scary? Why do kids putt so well? Do you control the putter, or does it control you? In a humorous and anecdotal style, Liberman answers these compelling questions -- and more. This audiobook profiles the putters behind some of the greatest putts in history, explains how clubmakers convince you it's time for a new flat stick, shows that pros are even more neurotic about their putters than you are, and chronicles some of the most hilarious and unusual ways golfers have said good-bye to their putters.

Anyone who plays golf has Pebble Beach on the mind. It's like dreaming of heaven. Pebble Beach Golf Links is, in many ways, the golfer's heaven. The audio documentary, Pebble Beach Stories: Three Days from a Golfer's Notebook, taps into that very palpable affinity and caresses the personal connections so many golfers have to this historic golf course.

Rick Reilly hat Donald Trump über 30 Jahre beim Golfspiel beobachtet. Sein Buch über dessen Verhalten beim Sport ist ebenso witzig wie erhellend. Wie man Golf spielt entblößt, wer man ist. Der bekannte Sport-Journalist und Golf-Enthusiast Rick Reilly hat Donald Trump viele Jahre auf dem Golfplatz erlebt, und schildert in seinem Buch urkomisch die Raffinesse und Kaltschnäuzigkeit, mit der sich Trump beim Gentleman-Sport auf alle nur erdenklichen Weisen einen Vorteil zu verschaffen weiß. Wenn es etwas gibt, was in Trumps Welt auf keinen Fall passieren darf, dann eine Niederlage - und sei es beim Spiel mit Tiger Woods.

Listen to this audiobook of funny and cringe golf jokes that are fun humor for chuckles and giggles. The comedy that's great on or off the golf course.

In the summer of 2004, Chris Raisby and his friend Owen celebrated the end of their law school exams by embarking on a crazy golf tour of the South Coast of England. Starting at Hastings, the mecca of crazy golf, they aimed to play 18 courses to match a round of golf. Here, at long last, is the story of their tour, including marks out of 10 for the presence or otherwise of a functioning windmill at each course.

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

「ミスをしたら深呼吸。連続ミスをなくすこと」――日本アマ6勝! 球聖と呼ばれたアマチュアが教える、スコアアップのための心の鍵

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.

If you struggle with putting, it can ruin your game. Conventional putting works, but not for everyone. In this very short audiobook, I will teach you a unique style that can improve both your putting and game. I have used this style for over 30 years and have mastered it. You can do the same with a little practice.

Erfolgreicher und entspannter Golf spielen – davon träumen viele Golf-Liebhaber. Dieser praktische Golfratgeber erklärt, wie Anhänger des Sports eine persönliche Pre-Shot-Routine entwickeln und ihr Spiel aufs nächste Level heben. Sicher hast du schon gesehen, wie Golfprofis vor jedem Schlag immer wieder die gleiche Routine durchführen. Bevor du auf dem Golfplatz auch nur einen Ball schlägst, musst du 11 Punkte einschätzen – und jeder Punkt bestimmt, ob dein Ergebnis positiv ist oder nicht.

From the Links is a golf hall of fame, shame, and the arcane. Collected here are more than 100 of golf's greatest moments: from the famous to the long forgotten; from the links of Scotland in the 1800s to the 1938 US Open; from the 1954 US Women's Open to the 2010 Masters, and even to the little known Martini Invitational in 1971 and starring the giants of the game down to the struggling pros and amateurs.

Vincent Perez wants the "American Dream" for all of his children; it is his contention that with success and assimilation, one receives acceptance and respect. Thus, Vincent chooses golf for his son Gustavo "Gus" Perez. However, Gus's charm and charisma, along with good looks attracts women, which is his achilles hill as he strives to become the best golfer in the world. But it is when Gus returns to Nogales that his world is turned upside down when he learns that he has a son.

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

When Craig Waltrip, an associate at a Philadelphia sports agency, uncovers a meeting with his boss and a man from Augusta National Golf Course, all bets are on. Deep Rough takes the listener inside The Masters, revealing not only the historical backdrop of the famed tournament, but of a plot that could destroy the very fabric of the tournament itself. Filled with hole by hole descriptions, high stakes and even murder, Deep Rough will make even the casual golfer ponder what really goes on at the most famous golf course in the country.

The Kingdom of Shivas Irons is the enchanting story of Murphy's return to Scotland to investigate reports of further visitations by Shivas Irons and to answer questions about him and MacDuff that have haunted Murphy since his original trip to Burningbush some 31 years before. Murphy and his companion, Buck Hannigan, a skeptical physicist fascinated by Shivas's connections to metanormal events, embark on a magical quest for Irons and MacDuff - and their wisdom about golf and human potential.

Literate, honest, and deeply observant, Faithful Travelers is a beautiful meditation on the bond between parent and child and the nature of love and loss. Dodson proves that sometimes life isn't what happens while you're waiting to go fishing; sometimes it happens while you're there.

When Steve Friedman was a child growing up in the suburbs of St. Louis, the game of golf was, to him, mysterious and dark. His father’s passion for it caused friction in his marriage and eluded the interest of his youngest son, who was devoted instead to basketball. For that and many other reasons, the two failed to bond, ultimately leading to an awkward and unhappy relationship. But Friedman never forgot the love his father had for golf, and after many years, when he was in his 40s, he reached out and asked his dad to teach him the game.