"Talk about humble beginnings... a pile of wet sand." The development of the golf tee is the last significant change in the rules of golf. The simple little wooden tee may be golf's most innovative invention. It has affected golf courses, their length and design. It has affected the creation of the new technology used in the development of drivers, irons, shafts and golf balls. It has made playing golf easier and more enjoyable. It has provided the awe of long drives for professionals and amateurs alike . The ruling authorities, the USGA and the R&A, did not define the golf tee in its rules until 2004. There are numerous mentions and chapters in golf books on the subject of golf tees, but, at best there is very little information about the history of the golf tee. It appears this category of golfing history has been left unattended and underappreciated, probably viewed as lacking sufficient information, interest or importance. It may be they were viewed as being "illegal." The actions of the USGA over the past fifteen years concerning the development of the oversize high-technology drivers have increased the need and understanding of the use of these artificial golf tees. During the past century, the simple golf tee has not gone unnoticed by golf tee inventors who have created over 400 golf tee designs. Over 300 individuals have thought enough of their inventions that they have spent the money to patent their golf tee. Based on all the prior rules of golf, by definition, they are artificial to the rules of golf. As such, the majority of the designs should have been illegal if used in competition prior to 2004. GOLF TEES TEEOGRAPHY covers the history and evolution of the golf tee and design of golf tees since the first written Rules of Golf in 1744. Featured Chapters include: Robert Trent Jones, Jr, - Excerpts from "Tee it down," presented to the American Society of Golf Course Architects; Richard Crose of South Africa, inventor of the Brush-T and its international marketing; and Joan Lowell Smith, granddaughter of William Lowell, Sr and Lowell family historian.

Golf is not just for the links – it’s for life. How do you know when you’re a golfer? For starters, you might just find golf has infiltrated every aspect of your life, from your choice of car (plenty of boot space) to the way you talk. You may find yourself mowing your lawn to fairway height, or discussing how your shaft feels extremely loudly in public. You probably think sub-par means something must be really, really good, and you’re pretty sure the Dutch Masters is a golf tournament. If you had to list your favourite numbers, they’re most likely 2, 3, 4, 18 and 72, and you spend 80% of dead-time practising your swing with an imaginary club and ball – and yet you always look to see where it went. But how do you really know when you’re a golfer? Perhaps you need to buy this book to find out.

Play Golf Forever is a practical guide to slowing down the gradual decline in your body as you get older. Suzanne Clark has 30 years' experience as a physiotherapist and is a keen, all-round sports player. She explains in layman's terms how your body works when you play golf and what you can do to make it healthier and fitter to enable you to play for longer. She describes how to strengthen key muscles as part of the everyday tasks you already do, how to prevent injury and what to do if you are injured. This book is for all the over 50s who want to keep playing golf.

Young, old, or in between, The Hacker's Bible will teach you the game of Golf. To become a good golfer, certain techniques must be studied, learned, and performed. Sit first and relax. Take the time to read what this book says about playing golf. Then go out and do it: End up satisfied and playing the real Game of Golf

On and off the links, Bob has been a strong competitor and an even stronger friend to fellow aficionados of the game. He taught golf for beginners in grades 4 through 8 in Vigo County for five summers before he coached high school golf for 26 seasons, the past 24 at Terre Haute South where his boys finished second, third and fourth at the IHSAA State Finals and his girls claimed eighth in the 1988 finals. Bob's students have gone on to display exceptional sportsmanship, win championships and secure positions as golf pros and competitive professionals around the country. As a result, in 1994, Bob was inducted into the Terre Haute Golf Association Hall of Fame. He is also in the Indiana Golf Coaches Hall of Fame. Bob's competitive golf game was set in motion when he won the Terre Haute Junior title in 1949. He later played at Indiana State Teachers College, now Indiana State University (ISU), and was the No. 1 player for three seasons, winning three Indiana Collegiate Conference titles and two Little State Championships. He was named ISU's Most Outstanding Athlete in 1954, the first golfer in the history of the institution to win the award. He won three Casey Opens, the Spaghetti Open, the Roundup of Champions and the 1988 City Seniors Championship. Bob teamed with Art Blakely to win the Terre Haute Four Ball title in 1963 and was medalist in the 1971 Terre Haute Golf Association Interclub Tournament. He has also served as president of the Rea Park Men's Club, Hulman Links Men's Club and the Terre Haute Golf Association.

Golf is a wonderful sport enjoyed by people all over the world, either for serious competition play or for social fun and retreat. Learn the basic tips you need to get started on the golf course, and look forward to all the new experiences that golf will bring you. What are you waiting for?