golf

Provides sequence of advice and exercises for developing proper golf techniques; includes discussion of proper swing, putting, bunker play, use of woods, and playing out of awkward shots.

Explores the history of the sport of golf as well as the biomechanics and physics that are at work when players train, condition for, and play the sport.

Presents golf tips based on the author's experiences as a professional golfer, highlighted by anecdotes from her life and career, including her induction into the LPGA Hall of Fame and her victory in the U.S. Women's Open.

Provides a brief overview of The Masters Golf Tournament held for the first time from March 22 to 25 in 1934 and originally called the Augusta National Invitation Tournament, with information on its history, the golfers and their athletic achievements, a timeline and a glossary.

Looks at famous female golfers and how they compete. Includes tips for performing.

The author, a New York Times reporter, argues that we can learn a lot about the men who have occupied the Oval Office by observing the way they play golf. He presents research on the games (and presidencies) of the 14 of the last 17 presidents who have been golfers, describing their games and recounting the repartee between the presidents, their fellow golfers, and the author, who personally played rounds with several recent presidents. B&w photographs with humorous commentary. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

The story of four middle-class buddies who live outside Boston and for years have been 1) utterly obsessed with golf and 2) a regular foursome at Ponkaquogue Municipal Course and Deli, not so fondly known as Ponky, the single worse golf course in America.

The game of golf possesses a magical, almost mystical, power to entice men and women into making an unnatural movement of the body. This movement of swinging a club can cause not only pyhsical suffering but mental anguish.

Illustrations and detailed, step-by-step instructions explain how to master a consistent swing on the golf course, with 113 drills designed to help golfers improve their game.

A guide for golf, covering making the most of equipment, getting a longer and straighter swing, better course management, and more.