Sports & Recreation : Golf

As Tiger Woods broke down in tears on the 18th green at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, legions of spectators strained their eyes to read the emotion on his face. Like the millions watching on television, they knew that Tiger had just won the British Open, and that his father had recently died. Beyond that, however, they knew precious little -- only that he played with a Nike golf ball, carried an American Express card in his wallet, and, presumably, drove a Buick. They were hungry for more, but everything else about his off-course life, and those of his fellow pros, was forbiddingly well-guarded. Until now. In The Scorecard Always Lies veteran Sports Illustrated golf correspondent Chris Lewis reaches past the results, stats, and sound-bites to focus on the personalities and personal lives of the sport's top players. While embracing all the drama and excitement of the 2006 PGA Tour season, he takes us inside the locker rooms, hotel rooms, and private planes to deliver an unrivaled, behind-thescenes look at the Tour and the men who play it. more...

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Lower your score with insider lessons from the very best teachers in the golf world. Take strokes off your game and develop your own winning style of finesse and technique with Short Game Secrets of the Pros . Celebrated instructor Jay Morelli has interviewed dozens of tour professionals and teachers to give you on-the-green instruction. You'll learn how to: Sink putts using the penny-pitching approach of Winged Foot head professional Tom Nieporte; Goose your bunker shots with PGA Hall of Famer Ken Morton Sr.'s “fried egg theory” Improve your stroke by playing “beat the clock” with PGA Hall of Famer Jim Brotherton; Chip and pitch with pendulum power from Doug Dalziel of golf's legendary Carnoustie Club; Use the lettering to align the ball like Tiger Woods with Joe Rehor, director of golf at Bethpage more...

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This book is not par for the course—hundreds of color photos make learning golf techniques and skills fun. You'll learn how to drive, chip, and putt your way to a respectable score. This visual guide covers basics like grip, stance, and swing, along with techniques for executing various shots and solving common problems. more...

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Explores the links between golf and life by way of art and literature, philosophy and psychology. This book features various players - including Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Annika Sorenstam and Arnold Palmer. It also offers an unconventional look at the intricacies of the golf swing, course architecture and golfing equipment. more...

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The perfect golf swing-- broken down into two easy-to-follow steps. Two Steps to a Perfect Golf Swing means instant gratification for beginning to intermediate golfers who want a simple-tounderstand, easy-to-execute, and proven method for making progress fast. Developed by longtime golf instructor Shawn Humphries, this revolutionary method's well-tested success is due to its sheer simplicity. There are just two keys a golfer needs to know: Position One and Position Two. This method works wonders on several levels, providing:.:.; A solid starting point for new golfers.; A sharp focus to help seasoned golfers.; Ways for all golfers to eliminate flaws in their swing.; Methods to reinforce and polish technique. Once a golfer understands Humphries's two positions, it won't take years, months, or even weeks to experience substantial game improvement--and added enjoyment. more...

Price: $14.95