golf courses

A biography of William J. Powell, an African American golfer, discussing his becoming a caddie and learning to play golf, the discrimination he faced trying to compete, and building his own golf course where anyone was welcome.

This title gives students an inside look at the fundamentals of golf as well as the equipment and rules needed to play the game.

Golf is one of the most popular sports in the United States. Golfers use different clubs to hit a golf ball into a hole. Golfers wear special shoes on the golf course.

A biography of William J. Powell, an African American golfer, discussing his becoming a caddie and learning to play golf, the discrimination he faced trying to compete, and building his own golf course where anyone was welcome.

"The mathematical concept of units of measurement is introduced as a family plays mini-golf. Readers learn how to measure the length of an object in standard and metric units, using inches, feet, yards, centimeters, and meters. Additional concepts include estimating lengths, length units, and measurement tools. This book features a discover activity, history connection, and mathematical vocabulary introduction"--Provided by publisher.

Full-color illustrated photographs and narratives describe some of the world's most extreme golf courses.

Contains photographs and articles from "Sports Illustrated" that recount moments, courses, and professionals throughout the history of golf, and also discusses records, technique, equipment, and more.

Profiles over one thousand internationally renowned golf holes, including information on location, designer, length, and par, as well as more than 650 photographs.