Sports Golf

Discover the deeper nuances of golf beyond just skill and practice. Immerse yourself in the game by mastering golf etiquette—the silent language spoken by legends like Rory McIlroy, Arnold Palmer, and Tiger Woods. This comprehensive guide unveils the traditions and rules that enrich the spirit of golf, helping you to respect, honor, and elevate your game through a better understanding of its unspoken codes.

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 Golf Mystic is an allegorical presentation of everyday life through golf perspectives. It is a story, an instruction audiobook, and an inspirational philosophy for golf and life. Written in conversational style, it is the story of a wayward golf pro (Geoff) who realizes he is failing in the most important parts of his life. His golf career is in disarray and his fiancée, Claire, has recently left him. Geoff is about ready to give up on the game when he encounters an obscure iconoclastic golfer and teacher in the person of Joe Burlington.

He was a 1930s golf legend and Hollywood trickster who adamantly refused to be photographed. He never played professionally, yet sports-writing legend Grantland Rice still heralded him as "the greatest golfer in the world". Then, in 1937, the secrets of John Montague's past were exposed - leading to a sensational trial that captivated the nation.

The tale of an eager golf disciple and Mike Austin, the sport’s most legendary long-driver and keeper of the secret to the most powerful golf swing. “Can you teach an ordinary golfer like me to drive the ball 300 yards?” With this question sportswriter Philip Reed’s search for the greatest golf swing begins. When Reed met ninety-year old Mike Austin, he knew that Austin held the record for the longest drive ever—an awesome 515-yard shot during a Senior PGA event.

The 1975 Masters Tournament always seemed destined for the record books. A veritable Hall of Fame list of competitors had gathered that spring in Augusta, Georgia, for the game's most famous event, including Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Hale Irwin, Billy Casper, and Sam Snead. The lead-up had been dominated by Lee Elder, the first black golfer ever invited to the exclusive club's tourney. But by the weekend, the tournament turned into a showdown between the three heavyweights of the time: Jack Nicklaus, Johnny Miller, and Tom Weiskopf.

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.

Do you feel stuck working endless hours on the range only to see your game implode under tournament pressure? Well believe it or not, this is the case for many junior golfers out there. In fact, this was the case for Rohan Saxena for the first four years of his golfing career. So after years of disappointment, Rohan finally took a step back to try and figure out why his results were so lackluster.

Master disc golf by learning its rules and etiquette and familiarizing yourself with the most effective techniques. Do you want to learn how to play disc golf? Do you want to avoid making costly beginner mistakes? Are you looking to master great techniques and hone the skills to guarantee victory? Whether you have some experience and want to improve your game or have never tried it before, disc golf is a truly enjoyable and easy game to jump into. This book will lay the foundation for a successful learning experience. In this book, you will: Learn how to get started with disc golf by diving...

Why are sports and politics so closely linked? Just what kinds of corruption and dodgy deals go on behind closed doors?Sportswashing is a growing trend used by countries and organizations to improve their public image and distract from their negative actions. The terminology may be new, but the concept is as old as time. Read this book to gain a deeper understanding of the dark side of sports, including the corruption, cheating, and impact of sportswashing on society and democracy. The topics covered will give you insight into the inextricable link between sports and politics, the ...

If it bleeds…it leads! Golf writer Hacker is now TV golf broadcaster Hacker with a sweet new gig on a national network. He has to learn the ins and outs of televising golf, and how to deal with the hyper-intense executive producer and director, Ben ‘the Assassin’ Oswald, as they get ready to broadcast the PGA Championship, staged at international developer Conrad Gold’s luxury club in upstate New York. And then the bodies begin to pile up. First is a fellow announcer on the crew, then the assistant to Oswald in the control room. So as Hacker trades quips in the booth with Billy Joe ...

Do you want to improve your golf etiquette and become a better golfer for your competitors or golf buddies? We can all agree that in golf, knowing the rules and having the correct etiquette is just as important as the game. So don't be that golf buddy who doesn't fix their divot on the green or stands there talking while your buddy is teeing off.

Though written many years ago, few books have equaled this little volume in explaining how the mind is so important in the game of golf and how psychological control and techniques can improve your game as much, and perhaps more, than improved physical techniques. We've all seen golfers with terrible form who do very well. They have the "mind game" if not the physical grace. For those who can put them both together, the sky's the limit.

The Golf Affirmations Workbook can improve your performance on the course by helping you establish a positive and powerful mindset; whether you're a seasoned pro or just a beginner. These affirmations will help you feel more confident, less stressed and improve your golf strategy.

If you want to learn about selecting and using a specific golf club, even if you're a beginner... Read On...Do you want to learn why to use a particular golf club? Are you overwhelmed by all the golf club choices? Do you want to hit the golf ball consistently and need help figuring out where to start? If so, Golf Clubs for Beginners: Selecting, Using, Improving Your Clubs is for you. Imagine learning how to select the right club for every shot you play on the golf course without guessing!

Are you stuck in a love/hate relationship with golf? Many golfers can tell you all about how frustrating and difficult golf can be. Many times asking themselves why they even play the game in the first place. Why do I waste my money? I never seem to get any better. But, maybe you’re looking at it all wrong.

Golf pros everywhere are using and recommending yoga to provide a complete, comprehensive workout, aid in mastering the mental game and foster more consistent play. On and off the course, golfers who practice yoga enjoy greater confidence, power, and focus. Learn special breathing techniques to calm the mind and relax the body, leading to tireless, effortless play and greater shot distance and control. Strengthen your core, enhance muscle memory and increase flexibility - reducing the risk of golf-related injury and shortening recovery time.

In the game of golf, four tournaments stand alone: The Masters. The U.S. Open. The British Open. The PGA Championship. They boast histories that stretch back a century or more. Winning a major is the capstone of a golfer’s career, a guarantee that they will be remembered by history. Gary Player has won nine, a figure that ranks him fourth all time. Player has been at the heart of the golf world for more than six decades—his first major victory was in 1959—and is uniquely positioned to write the definitive history of golf’s greatest tournaments.

Here’s how you can turn that golf-learning process into an enjoyable time! Let’s be honest. Learning how to golf can be really intimidating. Particularly for a golf beginner, the world of golfing can present it in such a complicated and chaotic way. Other times, it seems deceivingly simpler than it actually is. For example, many people believe that golfing simply means throwing a ball and putting it in a hole. As you know, that’s far from the actual truth, as the truth is much more complicated than that.

"Few authors write as passionately about the game of golf as Michael Konik. In Search of Burningbush communicates why the greatest sport in the world has touched so many lives so deeply, including mine." (Jack Nicklaus)