This is a new release of the original 1946 edition.

Discover within these pages the tools and practical techniques to release the golfer you are truly capable of becoming. Understand the power of Focused Attention and how you can improve BOTH your golf swing AND your ability to control yourself and your thinking out on the course. With over 20 years of PRACTICAL experience in the REAL WORLD, Karl Morris shares with you the approach that has worked with golfers at ALL levels from Major Winners to High Handicappers. With a refreshing approach that is neither 'It's all in the mind' nor 'It's all about the swing', you will have the opportunity to create a balance in both your thinking and your technique which will reward you with better scores but, above all, more ENJOYMENT of this great game.

"Golf is not a game, it's a punishment." -David Feherty "If you're one of those people who think golf is a religion, prepare for some seriously funny blasphemy." --Troon McAllister, author of The Green Somewhere in Ireland, A Village is Missing an Idiot is a collection of Feherty's most popular Golf Magazine columns, intermingled with his most outrageous work from Golfonline.com. As an added bonus, readers will be treated to some notorious pieces from his work at the British publication Golf Monthly. Edited by and with a running commentary by Feherty, and accompanied by some of the priceless letters to the editor from readers across the country and around the globe complaining about Feherty's perversity, Somewhere in Ireland is the perfect Father's Day gift for the crankiest duffer in every family.

Most golfers have difficulty with the concept of hitting down at the ball to make it fly. Surprisingly, a great many players surveyed did not even know you need to hit down to get the ball up in the air. Hit Down Dammit concisely explains the concept - and the technique - of hitting down at the golf ball for proper trajectory, increased backspin, much improved distance, proper divot taking, and best of all: consistent shotmaking. If you are inadvertently - or intentionally - hitting up at the ball, Hit Down Dammit is for you. If you are a seasoned amateur who has inexplicably "plateaud" - just cannot seem to get to the next level despite lessons and/or acquiring a library of books and videos - Hit Down Dammit is for you. Symptoms of hitting up include (but are not limited to): - topping the ball - skulling the ball - pushing the ball - slicing the ball - poor distance - difficulty getting off back foot - poor backspin - no divot - fat divots - chunking the ball - thin/fat chip shots - roofing the ball with your driver - inability to hit long irons and/or fairway woods - good shots followed immediately by poor shots Hitting down at the golf ball is not a new concept, but it is a hitherto poorly explained (or completely avoided) concept. All pros agree on the need to hit down, so there is no debate there. Even Tiger Woods, in his 306 page "How I Play Golf," states the need to hit down at the ball - but does not explain how. Hit Down Dammit does. Learn to hit down, watch the ball go up, and your scores go down.

'THE COURSE', is A Photographic Documentary of a Pete Dye designed course by Photographer Mike Gurnell. It is the first and only book of its' kind. World Golf Hall of Fame Architect, Pete Dye has constructed more than 120 golf courses. In 50 plus years of designing courses, The Pete Dye Course in French Lick, Indiana is the first project to be documented during construction. 'THE COURSE' is a documentary of what Pete Dye considers to be, "arguably the best inland site he has ever worked on." It provides a historical overview on how the project got started, and then, hole by hole, it illustrates before and after images of the course. The Pete Dye Course has been referred to as the most breathtaking and exciting 18 holes of golf in the country. WebStore: WWW.GURNELLIMAGES.COM Email: [email protected] Phone: 317-701-1405

Palmer 60/40 Golf is a simple system that can help you improve your swing, and your game, by identifying and correcting both technical and instinctive mental or physical flaws.
Warne Palmer is a Class A PGA Golf Professional in the Northern Ohio Section of the PGA of America and an Instructor of Golf at Avalon Golf and Country Club in Warren, Ohio. This book is the culmination of his forty years of experience as a golf professional and educator.
The fundamentals presented in this book have been developed over the years while instructing students, and can be taken advantage of by all golfers of any age or skill level.
This system will help you increase the number of solid shots you hit during a round by focusing on your own golf swings and tendencies, identifying whether your game's weaknesses are caused by technical flaws (60%) or physical or mental errors (40%), and providing a comprehensive series of drills and checklists to address your weaknesses and improve your swing from the tee, on the fairway, on the green, and in a variety of commonly encountered situations.
The 60/40 Golf Philosophy
"The five distinct groupings of clubs - wedges, irons, hybrids and fairway metals, drivers and putters - require slightly different swing techniques, but there are also concepts that connect all full swings. Palmer 60/40 Golf addresses the five distinct swings, presenting proper technique, common errors and flaws, and simple drills, checklists and exercises to enable you to improve each of the basic swings, along with tips on equipment selection, specialty shots, and more.
Full swings are best thought of as technical, practiced movements. This is one area in golf where we want to be more robotic than athletic, as we try to repeat these swings as closely as possible again and again. When we play golf we are faced with the task of making corrections in our swings one shot after another. In order to be able to self-coach ourselves through swing flaws and adjustments, it is incumbent upon us to learn our own swing characteristics and fundamentals well enough to be able to quickly analyze the flaws in each shot.
This analysis is facilitated by refining our golf swing through a series of technical movements and concepts that we deliberately attempt to repeat over and over again, week by week and year by year, while recognizing the fact that we are constantly changing physically as we continue to age. Progress will never be in a straight, ascending trajectory; we will experience good days and bad days. However, the more self-awareness and knowledge we gain regarding our golf swing, the better equipped we are to improve and make positive adjustments.
As we go through the five groupings of clubs and swings, please keep this idea in mind-missed shots will always be a result of the combination of technical and instinctive factors not matching-up perfectly during a swing. Most of the time, the flaw in the previous swing and correction necessary prior to the next swing will be technical. Identifying the cause of a flawed swing is not a perfect science. But the more we know about the fundamentals of the five basic golf swings and our own swings, the greater likelihood we have of identifying the flaw or problem that created the negative result on the previous shot. The second part of the self-coaching process is determining what adjustment, if any, needs to be made before the next swing. Having a mental checklist of your common swing tendencies and the resulting causes and effects in your full swings can be vital.
As a golf course forces you to change from one swing type to another while playing, executing proper swing mechanics in succession requires a delicate balance of emotional, mental and physical control. This is an extremely challenging and unrecognized aspect of hitting as many quality shots as you can during a round of golf."

Now in paperback, a chronicle of the most important year in Tiger Woods's legendary career, the season that began after recovering from major knee surgery and ended with shocking scandal.
Since his professional debut in 1996, Tiger Woods changed golf more than any other player in history. His major knee surgery in 2008 and subsequent extended absence from professional competition threw into doubt his ongoing quest to surpass the one great record that remains for him--Jack Nicklaus's eighteen major championship wins. In early 2009, with the status of Woods's health and playing ability up in the air, journalist Robert Lusetich set out to cover this highly anticipated season, only to have it end in the most unexpected way imaginable.
"Unplayable" offers a richly compelling narrative of Tiger's victories and defeats--all while conveying the untold story of the bitter rivalries and ongoing tensions among top players--and explains how Woods managed to lead a double life while dominating in one of the world's most competitive sports. Including interviews with tournament directors, agents, caddies, PGA Tour officials, sponsors, rival players, and those inside Woods's own camp, "Unplayable " is the ultimate behind-the-scenes look into one of the most important seasons in the history of golf.

How many ways are there to swing a golf club? Golf magazine writers and TV commentators certainly don't have a shortage of golf swings to analyze. So, I suppose we will never know the answer. This all creates a certain amount of confusion for the average golfer who is trying to improve their swing. After years of frustrating golf and countless swing changes, I thought that there must be a simpler way to look at the golf swing. Rather than look at all the differences, I wondered instead if there was something that all good golfers do that the average golfer generally does not. Anyone that is serious about golf certainly needs to learn the fundamentals, but what I was looking for had more to do with what I call "The Principles of Triangulation." Although inherent to all good golf swings, these principles are rarely given priority when it comes to golf analysis. I believe they are at the heart of every good golf swing and at the core of every good golf shot. Inside your will find a thorough explanation of these principles along with illustrations and drills to help you apply them to your swing. Additional subjects include how to reduce tension, creating lag and how to start the downswing, the difference between a one-plane swing and a two-plane swing and why you should never change your natural way of swinging, and much more. Learning to apply traits that are common to all good players has made my game much more enjoyable and I sincerely hope they do the same for yours - Ron Celano

If you're interested in golf for your child, this book is for you. The Child Golfer is an easy-read for "every parent" ... those who would like to give golf to their child and could use a bit of know-how. Even if you play golf, being a Daddy Caddy is a whole new game It's not easy. Rules, clubs, tournaments, nutrition ... and a lot more. Terry Glatt has been Daddy Caddy for his young child golfer since the age of two and has watched too many parents look like deer in the headlights at child golf tournaments. Mr. Glatt holds a masters degree in engineering and an MBA and has combined his background and parent-caddying experience to write this book to help golfing parents. Golf is a wonderful game, a gift to give your child for a lifetime. The goal of this book is to enable you to give that gift. Specifically for parents of children ages two to eleven, The Child Golfer - A Parent's Guide provides knowledge and insight you need to introduce the game to, and develop, your young golfer long before middle and high school. Your Daddy Caddy and Mommy Caddy handbook

There are only 34 official Rules of Golf, but it takes more than 20,000 words to make them unintelligible enough so that most golfers cannot understand them properly... so this book doesn't even try. Instead, "GOLF RULES: How to NOT Win a Tournament" lays out many of the ways that pro golfers and others have found to be the correct way to receive penalty strokes and/or get disqualified. Included are numerous bone-headed mistakes that golfers you'll recognize have made, plus humorous golf quotes, an index of the actual rules, some history about the game, plus the author's allegedly witty comments about the game - including his suggestion for designing a perfect game of golf in which no errors (either intentional or unintentional) can be made. This book is an excellent gift for any golfer in the family (or the ex-family), and is a perfect read for any plane or train trip. Written by Gene Grossman, author of the popular Peter Sharp Legal Mystery Series, when reading this book, one will understand why Gene sees so many mysteries in the game of golf.

This book is designed to provide a blueprint, a road map, a plan to improve the pace of play in America. It does that by taking advantage of a wide range of scientific studies, data collection efforts and real-world experiences. It recognizes the complexity of the problem but also points out practical, simple-to-understand principles which, when applied, can make a big difference in how long it takes to play the game and increase the enjoyment of all golfers.

This book is written with the average golfer in mind as well as the beginning golfer. It provides information not found in the articles written by the professionals. It is not a how to play golf but a how to enjoy golf. It answers many questions about the game of golf and provides ideas for preparing to play golf, ideas on managing your play on the golf course and general knowledge of golf ettiquette

If you are fond of Golf but you are beginner and don't know that how to choose the best Golf Clubs, than this book is the answer for all your questions. Choosing a set of golf clubs is a very important part of mastering the game. Therefore you should consider many different things when buying the clubs. You will find out some of the most helpful advice when buying clubs, as well as general helpful information that any golfer should know. If you are very thorough in your search for the right golf clubs, you will be glad that you took the extra time and research to find out the information needed to make that choice. You Will Learn: The Basic Types of Golf Clubs Thing to Consider When in the Market for Golf Clubs Picking Golf Club to Compliment Your Playing Technique Choosing Between Graphite and Steel Clubs Choosing the Right Club During the Game AND MUCH MORE

Authors Dayna Steele, PGA Pro Aram Hudson and Cathy Arroyo Illustrated by Tim Griggs Offering advice for golfers of all levels to improve their game immediately, On the Golf Course: 101 Ways to Rock Your World presents a host of tips and quotes from author-turned-golfer Dayna Steele and golf experts. Filled with humorous anecdotes, illustrations, and Steele's snappy narrative, this guide entertains as well as instructs in ways to improve a golf game. Whether it's in a golf bag, on a desk, or by the bedside, this book provides inspiration for those addicted to the crazy game of golf. On the Golf Course: 101 Ways to Rock Your World encourages future golfers, helps build confidence in new golfers, and reminds seasoned players that golf is, above all, a game-and a fun one Praise for On the Golf Course: 101 Ways to Rock Your World "Each year, I host the Reader Cup Golf Tournament for literacy. When Dayna started playing with us, she was awful. Now she's moved up to mediocre Seriously, this is a must-read for any golfer-humor, great tips, and ideas that will really change your game for the better" -Larry Dierker, Houston Astros special assistant and #49 retired; author of This Ain't Brain Surgery and My Team "Dayna has absolutely captured a great deal of the 'flavor' of this great game in this book. If you have ever played the game with any degree of sincerity, the book will remind you of the exhilarating successes, beauty, and humor that only the game of golf can provide in abundance" -Hal Underwood, professional golfer and the inspiration behind the film "Tin Cup"

The slice haunts millions of golfers worldwide, but the answer is finally here. Slice-Free Golf will eliminate your banana ball and add more distance, consistency and fun to your game. In three easy steps, Slice-Free Golf will transform your weak slice into a powerful and consistent draw. Slice-Free Golf features dozens of drills specifically designed to cure the slice, a cut-out visual guide to success, hundreds of photos and much more. There are countless golf instruction books on the market, but Slice-Free Golf is the only one focused solely on curing the slice. A fun, easy-to-understand book that delivers fast, permanent results. Say goodbye to the banana ball "If cutting the ball is frustrating you, please read Slice-Free Golf. By following Brian's program, you will also develop more consistency, greater distance off the tee, and more enjoyment on the golf course." -- Gary Player, winner of 18 Major Championships, including the career Grand Slam on both the PGA & Champions Tour. "I've played in pro-ams for nearly 25 years...By far, the most frustrated and miserable golfers were the slicers. Follow Brian's lead and leave your slice in the kitchen. Golf can be powerful, satisfying and fun for everyone...cool book " -- Dottie Pepper, winner of 17 LPGA Tour events, including two major championships, Golf Commentator for NBC and The Golf Channel. PGA Professional and TV golf commentator Brian Crowell takes the golfer through three easy steps, all clearly explained and illustrated. In Step One, he demonstrates his revolutionary approach to set-up that eliminates many of the golfer's most common faults. Step Two covers the swing itself without the mumbo jumbo that accompanies much golf instruction. In Step Three, you'll learn how to let nature take its course so you finish your swing with a smooth release. It all adds up to produce a powerful, consistent draw. Slice-Free Golf includes over two dozen drills to help you banish your banana ball forever. Using common items found in every household and golf bag, Crowell shows you how to break the bad swing habits that destroy your scores. Each drill is illustrated, explained and proven to produce results. The book also includes extensive bonus material about which clubs you should use, how to eat and stay fit for peak performance on the golf course, and how to conquer the mental game. "If you slice, Slice-Free Golf is a MUST read...well-written, with humor " -- Scott McCarron, three-time winner on the PGA TOUR.

When Eddie Bennett began playing golf as a way to bond with his father, he quickly displayed a rare talent for the game. After a long and at times tragic road to the PGA Tour, all of the hard work appears to have paid off when it seemed as if Eddie would be a sure candidate for Rookie of the Year. Then Eddie sees something he should not have seen on the back nine of the Congressional Country Club. During a practice round for his first U.S. Open, he witnesses a murder. The killer is the man who will probably be the next President of the United States. He quickly understands his golfing career is ruined, but that is not all. The event forces Eddie underground while he tries to prove what he saw in a bid to get his life back. Eddie begins living a life a world apart from the pampered life on tour. He puts his trust in Atlanta attorney, Bryce Ballyntine, who helps him investigate the murder. Through his connection with Ballyntine, Eddie meets Mug, a terribly ugly but brilliant African-American with a criminal past and a talent for creating new identities. Armed with new credentials, Eddie flees to Mexico where he becomes friends with a golf hustler named Al and his gay partner, Manolo. As it turns out, Manolo has a past connection to the man who is now President. After the administration discovers Eddie in Mexico, he is forced to bolt again. In Belize, Eddie hooks up with Becky, a sexy but flighty scuba instructor. In the Dominican Republic, Eddie again risks exposure when he meets Sister Theresa, a nun who knew him in his past life. Unplayable Lie is much more than a novel about golf and the lessons the game can teach us. It is about coming of age, about attaining goals, and about dealing with the tragedies of life. It is about how the invisible hands of parents' guide us through life, long after they are gone. It is about trust and friendship, and love.

"GOLF SAYINGS: wit & wisdom of a good walk spoiled." This golf art book showcases artwork along with quotations about golf that covers topics including sportsmanship, golf humor, the pros, Scotland, and even presidential golf. This collaborative publication has two goals in mind: first, to honor and highlight the great game of golf though text and artwork, and secondly, to showcase the talents of new and emerging artists who focus on creating golf art. Both professional and nonprofessional artists were invited to submit their work to be a part of this golf art book. The end result includes 36 artists from countries including the US, UK, Canada, Dominican Republic, Germany, Switzerland, and Sweden. GOLF SAYINGS features a variety of golf art styles including golf photography, illustrations, collages, and paintings. A perfect gift for all golf and art lovers. BookCollaborative.com, founded by Bradford G. Wheler, is a collaborative service that assists a wide variety of artists to reach the public through the publication of collections of their works. Past releases include CAT SAYINGS: wit & wisdom from the whiskered ones, HORSE SAYINGS: wit & wisdom straight from the horses mouth, DOG SAYINGS: wit & wisdom from man's best friend, and SNAPPY SAYNGS: wit & wisdom from the world's greatest minds. More information on BookCollaborative.com publications and participating artists is available on the website www.BookCollaborative.com or visit our facebook page "Golf Sayings Book"

Jim Wedge finds a magical course, Machrihanish Golf Club, designed by Old Tom Morris. Overlooking the Hebridean Sea in Scotland the course is a rolling group of sand dunes. While there, he learns a new swing from Hector McDonald.

Why does a good golf swing feel effortless? Relaxed Golf tells you why--and how to it. With Relaxed Golf you go beyond the usual golf instruction to understand the principles behind it--three principles that are in all good golf swings. You'll learn to simplify the swing by learning one motion to use for all shots--from the drive to the chip. With the information and drills contained in Relaxed Golf, you'll learn to clear your head and use your natural ability. Then you can make the leap from playing by thought to playing be feel--just like the professionals.

Many golfers would agree with Andy Brumer that there is poetry in the game of golf. And Brumer is not the first to insist that there is more to the game than the superstars, swing gurus, and high-tech equipment that dominate talk of the game today. In this series of essays, Brumer, one of the most insightful writers on golf, considers the game from unexpected and often surprising angles. At once contemplative and compelling, The Poetics of Golf explores the links between golf and life by way of art and literature, philosophy and psychology. In portraits of various players-including Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Annika Sorenstam, and Arnold Palmer, among others-Brumer teases out the truths that their games can tell us, not just about golf, but about character and courage. And he also offers an unconventional yet enlightening look at the intricacies of the golf swing, course architecture, and golfing equipment. Finally, his book reveals to us-in its content and also in its wide-ranging, often lyrical style-that golf is by no means only a game.

Methods of Early Golf Architecture features selected writings from premier architects C.B. Macdonald, George C. Thomas, and Robert Hunter. With precision and detail, these visionaries discuss each element of golf course design, and no detail is left untouched.

Methods of Early Golf Architecture Includes:
- Characteristics of a Golf Architect
- Psychology of Design
- Deciding Where to Build
- The Design Process
- Utilizing Natural Features
- Teeing Grounds
- Through the Green
- Hazards
- Greens and Greenkeeping
- Ideal Holes
- The Construction Process
- Overseeing Construction

Characteristics of a Golf Architect
"A golf architect must be a student of agriculture, understand nature, have a knowledge of soils, knowledge of implements, drainage, and above all the particular character of the layout which tantalizes a lover of the game and holds him spellbound."
"- C.B. Macdonald"

Psychology of Design
"How deadly dull are two or three holes of the same character when they follow each other A drive and pitch followed by a drive and pitch is a good deal like serving a watery pudding after a watery soup."
"- Robert Hunter"

The Design Process
"The ability to create is to consider all the problems of a golf course. The architect must visualize the effect his work will produce from all angles of the game."
"- George C. Thomas"

Utilizing Natural Features
"Now and then one finds a hole of real distinction which nature herself has modeled, and to add anything artificial would be a crime."
"- Robert Hunter"

Do you have the skill to play BAG RAID, the confidence to cry WOLF, or the bank account to play JACKPOT? THE GOLFER'S GAME BOOK is the ultimate manual of golf games and side bets. You'll find over 235 ways to beat your friends on the course Don't settle for less than the best It's a 'must have' for any golfer, group coordinator, or tournament director and designed for use at home or on the course. The golf book you've been looking for is back on the market Put it in your bag today The Golfer's Game Book makes the perfect gift for your golfing friends. Keep one at home and one in your golf bag for your next tee time.