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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Crown Pub, 1997 Near-new condition - NO remainder marks or price clippings - Stated First Edition - Price inside dustcover: $18.00 ONLY writing/mark in book is previous owner's name stamp in book front - on blank page.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Harpercollins / Zondervan, 1995 Like-new condition - Appears unread - NO remainder marks or price clippings - Tight spine - Bright pages - Illustrated with color photos - Price inside dustcover: $20.00 - Number line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 - NO writing, marks or tears inside book - 223 pages - Zinger is the story of a man who has proved his grit on the golf course and who overcame the odds to become one of the best players on the PGA Tour. But it's more than just a sports story. It's about Paul Azinger's struggle with cancer and the source of inner strength that helped him beat the disease and play golf again.. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Villard Books, 1992 Near-new copy - NO remainder marks or price clippings - Price inside dustcover: $15.00 - Illustrated by Ken Lewis - Comprehensive, definitive, indispensable - the ultimate authority for any tricky playing situation, now with all 62 generally accepted exceptions to the official rules of golf, including these important new stroke-saving provisions: Agreement to Re-tee (Mass Mulligan), Junk Ball (Milken), Temporary Insanity (John Daly Drive), Stolen Ball (Filchies), Unfairway (Pete Dye Lie), Paranoid Shot (Heebie-jeebies), Misplaced Ball (Houdini), Suicidal Shot (Kevorkian), Environmental Hazard (Ecologically Sensitive Shot), and Autonomous Concession (Semi-gimme). Also: Special sections detailing acceptable relief during slow play and when breaking in new clubs, plus an entirely new chapter, "Commonsense Etiquette.". Stiff Fabrikoid. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Scribner, 1997 Price inside dustcover: $25.00 - Come inside the gallery ropes, onto the fairways and greens of the Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour, where the best women golfers in the world do battle. In Tea Times, author Jim Burnett follows luminaries, journeywomen, and rookies through a year on the Tour: Juli Inkster and Nancy Lopez, balancing their roles as wives and mothers with the desire to return to stardom; sensational Australian rookie Karrie Webb, twenty-one, the youngest player on the Tour; Patty Sheehan, driven by love as much as ambition in her quest for the most important, and elusive, crown; Annika Sorenstam the shy, sweet, stubborn superstar, gunning for her second consecutive U.S. Open title; combative, combustible Dottie Pepper, carrying the flag for the U.S. squad against the Europeans in the Solheim Cup in Wales; hard-hitting, high-rolling, I'll-sleep-when-I'm-dead Laura Davies, crisscrossing the globe in an effort to top the money list in both America and Europe; Caroline Pierce, a nine-year veteran still searching for her first victory on Tour; Leslie Spalding, a rookie from Montana, who suddenly finds herself teeing it up against the stars. Journey across America - and to Canada, Wales, and Japan - with, as one player describes it, "a traveling circus" from the Dinah Shore in Palm Springs to the season finale, the ITT Tour championship in Las Vegas.. Hard Cover. Fine/Near-Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Fairfield, Connecticut, U.S.A.: JMC Pub Services, 2001 Near-new copy - Appears unread - Stated First Edition - NO remainder marks or price clippings - Illustrated throughout - Tight spine - Bright pages - NO writing, marks or tears - . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by Smith, Kimberly; Harbaugh, David . 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: HarperCollins Publishers, 2001 Gift inscription in book front - on blank page - No other marks. Near-new condition. - From Bob Cullen-coauthor with Dr. Bob Rotella of Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect — comes a wise, warm, and hilarious novel. In this unforgettable story, the secret fundamentals of golf, friendship, competition, and the inscrutable relationships between fathers and sons all combine to form an extraordinary tale. Bobby Jobe is a gifted golfer whose swing is much better than his attitude. Leading a major tournament in the final round, he gets distracted as usual — and chokes, blowing his lead. Also as usual, he blames his caddy, Greyhound Mote, who stomps off the course: Greyhound is loyal, but Bobby's gone just one insult too far. Shortly thereafter, as he's leaving the golf club, Greyhound spots Bobby obsessively practicing the shot that earlier lost him the tournament. Overhead, the clouds of an approaching thunderstorm roil, and as Greyhound watches, lightning strikes — and both of their lives are changed forever. Months later Greyhound has retreated to his small hometown, where he helps his mother run a shabby but proud nine-hole golf course. All he knows of Bobby since their last bitter farewell in a hospital room is that he has been permanently blinded. What he doesn't know is that an extraordinary woman has come into Bobby's life, determined to save him by convincing him he can still play competitive golf. And she believes that Greyhound is the person to help him do it. Full of great golf lore and tremendous wisdom about what it means to be human, A Mulligan for Bobby Jobe is the kind of novel that people don't just read. They fall in love with it and carry it in their hearts forever. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Crown Pub, 2001 Near-new condition. Stated First Edition. Price inside dustcover: $24.00 - Illustrated with color photos. NO writing or tears inside book. Tight spine, bright pages. 278 pages. Synopsis In two-and-a-half astonishing years, professional golf was reborn. Formerly dismissed as an elite, white, middle-aged, rich man's game, golf has rocketed into the mainstream to become a multicultural, multibillion-dollar sport, with young, hotshot athletes to rival those in the NBA and demographics to win the hearts of networks and merchandisers everywhere. From the U.S. team's devastating loss at the 1997 Ryder Cup to their come-from-behind triumph at the 1999 Cup through the recordsetting summer of 2000, Steve Eubanks tells the story of the new boys, the bad boys, and the good old boys who changed the way America -- and the world -- think about golf. With detailed coverage of the rise of David Duval, Sergio Garcia, and, of course, Tiger Woods, as well as the backbiting and chaos at the British Open, the backstage power struggles at the PGA, and the tragic death of Payne Stewart, At the Turn is a must-read for any fan of the sport -- and any fan of sports in general. This is the true story of a game's seemingly miraculous transformation -- a no-holds-barred, reporter's-eye view of pro golf, written by a true insider who rivals John Feinstein at his best. Publishers Weekly While Tiger Woods may be the wunderkind of the professional golf world, there's plenty of drama in the PGA besides Woods's career. After the U.S. team suffered a devastating loss at the 1997 Ryder Cup, it came back to win the famous international tournament in 1999. That same year, beloved team member Payne Stewart died in a tragic plane accident. Squabbling over funding, advertising and rules continues to threaten the PGA. Eubanks, formerly with the PGA and author of Augusta: Home of the Masters, knows all the players and aptly describes the minute details of winning putts and behind-the-scenes politics. He writes with an eye for descriptive as well as narrative detail, with a directness that sometimes makes for humorous reading: he compares one player to "Gregory Peck in a royal-blue Disneyland shirt, ankle deep in a creekbed with his trousers pulled above his knees.... He was in no way embarrassed by the utterly farcical scene he was creating. If he could play the shot from the water and win the tournament, he would look like a hero." (May) Forecast: Golfers and ardent fans will enjoy this account of two years in the life of U.S. golf, but to many it will already seem obsolete. Players agonize over every shot, but readers may not want to relive the sport's past few years of minutiae. But Eubanks has done an admirable job with research and presentation, and his book will have great appeal for a specific audience. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information. Biography Steve Eubanks is a former PGA golf professional, a contributing writer at Golf World magazine and CBS SportsLine, and a contributor to Golf Digest. He is the author of Augusta: Home of the Masters Tournament and coauthor of Laura Baugh's memoir, Out of the Rough. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near-Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Back Bay Books / Little, Brown and Company, 2004 This is a new/unread copy. Small remainder dot on bottom. NO price clippings. NO writing, marks or tears. 368 pages - Illustrated with photos. Tight spine - Bright pages - In his latest bestseller, John Feinstein, whom the Boston Globe calls 'the best writer of sports books in America today,' captures the fiercest four days in golf as no other writer could. Chronicling the U.S. Open as it was played, for the first time in history, on a true public golf course—and one of the most challenging courses in the country (only one player, Tiger Woods, finished under par at Bethpage Black)—Feinstein lifts the mystery shrouding golf's most celebrated event and takes the reader through every shot, every trap, every thorny hole, and every bitter rivalry of golf's greatest tournament. John Feinstein's many bestsellers include books on golf (A Good Walk Spoiled and The Majors), basketball (The Punch, The Last Amateurs, A March to Madness, A Season on the Brink), football (A Civil War: Army vs. Navy), and other sports. He lives in Maryland and New York. . Trade Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Little Brown & Co, 2003 Near-new condition. Stated First Edition. Price inside dustcover: $25.95. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Tight spine, clean pages. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. 368 pages. Illustrated with photos. - America's favorite sportswriter takes us into golf's most famed event, the US Open, for a championship unlike any we've seen before.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Little Brown & Company, 2004 Very-nice, clean condition. Stated First Edition. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $25.95. Dustcover shows slight wear and one very-small, closed tear. Dark-green boards with black spine/white lettering (clean and bright). NO writing, marks or tears inside book. Tight spine, bright pages - America's favorite sportswriter, John Feinstein, tells the inspirational story of Bruce Edwards, the most famous caddy in professional golf and the unexpected star of the 2003 U.S. Open. Beyond golf's polished surface, there lies a world not often seen by the average fan. The caddy sees everything—the ambition, the strategy, the rivalries, the jealousies—that occurs behind the scenes. And now, for the first time, along with America's favorite sportswriter, one of golf's legendary caddies will reveal the secrets behind the most popular sport of our time. Bruce Edwards dominated coverage of the 2003 U.S. Open. This is a position not usually bestowed on a caddy, but Edwards is no ordinary caddy. In 1973, after forgoing college, Edwards walked on the course behind a young Tom Watson and has not looked back since. Watson would go on to win eight major titles, and Bruce Edwards was by his side throughout it all. Now, even as Lou Gehrig's disease encroaches on his physical capabilities, Edwards continues to do the job he's dedicated more than half his life to. Watson will enter the Masters tournament in April 2004 in what will surely be an emotional outpouring of support for Edwards. This will be a moving, dramatic, and thoughtful book about a life devoted to sports. John Feinstein is the author of bestselling sports books including Open, The Punch, A Good Walk Spoiled, The Majors, and The Last Amateurs. He writes for Golf Magazine and is a regular commentator on NPR and CBS. He lives in Maryland and New York. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near-Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Little Brown & Co, 1999 Near-fine condition. Stated First Edition. Price inside dustcover: $25.00. NO price clippings. Remainder mark on bottom. Tight spine, bright pages. 472 pages. Illustrated with color photos. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. Synopsis John Feinstein, author of the massive bestseller A Good Walk Spoiled, takes readers through a year behind the scenes at the Masters, the British Open, the U.S. Open, and the PGA Championship. Full of Feinstein's always insightful commentary,The Majors delves into the significance of the great tournaments as well as the players who excelled in them, interspersing the origins and history of the events with a chronicle of the 1998 competitions. Feinstein also intelligently explores many aspects of golf culture as a whole, from legends of the game to player-sponsor relationships and what they mean to what it's like to be a pro on the other end of the table from those who win these tournaments. A fascinating read from start to finish, The Majors is the most anxiously awaited golf book of the year—a perfect gift for Father's Day. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Back Bay Books, 2000 Near-new copy - Small remainder mark on bottom of book - NO price clippings - Tight spine - Bright pages - Illustrated with color photos - NO writing, marks or tears inside book. 488 pages - "The four tournaments known as the majors-the Masters, the U.S. Open, the British Open, and the PGA Championship-are the absolute pinnacle of golf, competitions played at a level of pressure guaranteed to give even the greatest golfers the shakes. The 1998 majors were no exception, and they produced indelible moments: Mark O'Meara capturing two titles and making a strong run at a third, Lee Janzen having his lost ball drop out of a tree at the U.S. Open, Brian Watts making an amazing bunker shot on the final hole of the British Open, Vijay Singh banking his shot off a tree on Sunday at Sahalee. But for each of those cinematic moments, there are hundreds more that are equally powerful but virtually unknown. In The Majors, bestselling sportswriter John Feinstein accompanies a dozen top golfers as they play these tournaments, revealing what it is that makes them so demanding-and what it takes to win such exalted prizes. He takes us onto the courses and into the back rooms to show us how decisions are made on what players will be paired together and where the holes will be placed on different days-including the disastrous hole placement that caused such outrage at the U.S. Open. Most of all, The Majors shows us the greatest golfers of our time under the greatest pressure they ever experience-how Payne Stewart manages to sleep when he has the lead at the U.S. Open, how Mark O'Meara paces himself for a masterful Sunday, how John Daly deals with frustration and maintains his sobriety. Just as he explored the daily demands of a year on tour in his bestseller A Good Walk Spoiled, John Feinstein here reveals how champions get their putters back when the championship is on the line. Written with the absolute authority of a master of his subject, The Majors will fascinate and amaze anyone who thinks they know the game of golf.". Trade Paperback. Near-Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.: Longstreet Pr, 1990 Very-good+, clean condition. NO remainder marks or clippings. Covers are clean (NO tears). 150 pages. Illustrated. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. Tight spine, clean pages. Previous owner's embossed name stamp in book front (Barry A. Martin). Synopsis A bag full of golf humor from one of America's best-loved humorists. Did Lewis Grizzard love golf? Does a wild bear chip in the woods? Annotation Here is Grizzard on golf! Does Lewis Grizzard like golf? Does a cat have a climbing gear? Does a chicken have lips? Does a bear chip in the woods? "You know why they call it golf, don't you? Because all the good four-letter words were already taken." Perfect for Father's Day. . Trade Paperback. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Simon & Schuster, 1997 Very-nice, clean copy - Price inside dustcover: $25.00 - Number line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 - NO remainder marks or price clippings - Dustcover shows slight wear (NO tears) - Book is in Fine Condition - Tight spine - Bright pages - 320 pages - NO writing, marks or tears inside book. - Melanie Hauser pulls together the best, most memorable, and most outrageous stories ever written about Texas golf and Texas golfers. Where else but Texas could Titanic Thompson - a hustler so thorough that he'd dig up road signs to set up a bet - do the impossible whenever cash was on the line? Where else could "golf's angriest man," 1940s touring pro Lefty Stackhouse, get so angry at hooking his drive that he'd walk over to a thorny rose bush and begin whipping his right hand back and forth through it, drawing blood? Where else could Austin County Club legend Harvey Penick spin his wonderful tales about golf and life? Filled with profiles, commentaries, tournament reports, and the outrageous antics of some of golf's greatest hustlers and conmen, Under the Lone Star Flagstick is a must read for anyone who relishes a good Texas tale - or the best golf has to offer. . Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Doubleday, 1992 Near-new condition. Stated First Edition. NO remainder marks or price clippings - Tight spine - Bright pages - Illustrated throughout with photos. 334 pages. Photographic endpapers. NO writing, amrks or tears inside book. - From The Critics Publishers Weekly Before 1980, golfers over 50 were eligible to compete in only two tournaments. That year six noted players and the PGA discussed inaugurating an official Senior Tour; it began with five events in 1981, grew to 18 in 1983 and 27 in 1985--so many that it proved difficult to assemble enough contestants for all of them. As the tour's popularity increased, cable TV contracts and backing from major corporations rolled in; the tour now distributes millions of dollars in prizes. USA Today golf reporter Hershey profiles the best-known older golfers, including the still-irrepressible Lee Trevino; Al Beiberger, whose physical and marital problems handicapped his pre-Senior Tour career; Arnold Palmer, who continues to work out daily; and Jack Nicklaus, the least enthusiastic about the Senior Tour. Almost 100 photos and playing tips from the pros round out this lively book. (June) Library Journal One of the unexpected benefactors of the recent golf boom has been the Senior Golf Tour, which is for professional players over 50. Conceived in 1980, the tour has expanded from just two events to a full-fledged competition that rivals the regular Professional Golf Association tour. Hershey, a sportswriter for USA Today , presents a fine compilation on 11 successful senior golfers. Most informative are the sections covering the less well-known players, such as Al Geiberger, Walt Zembriski, and Jim Dent. All fans will also enjoy the anecdotes shared by Chi Chi Rodriguez, Lee Trevino, and Arnold Palmer. Included is an in-depth chronology of the tour and tips from the featured golfers. Any solid sports collection should include this excellent work.-- Jeffrey Gay, Bridgewater P.L., Mass. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near-Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: Hurtig Pub, 1981 Near-new condition. Apparent First Edition. Price inside dustcover: $13.95. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Tight spine, clean pages. Illustrated throughout by Graham Pilsworth. Dustcover shows slight wear and 1 tiny, closed tea. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. 158 pages.. Hard Cover. Fine/Near-Fine. Illus. by Pilsworth, Graham. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Chicago, Illinois: B.E. Callahan, 1950 Very-nice copy of this 1950 hardback. Dark-green boards with oragnge lettering. Cartoon illustrations throughout. Tight spine - Clean pages - NO writing or marks inside book. NO remainder marks or price clippings. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Faulkner, John . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Andrews McMeel Pub, 2004 Near-fine condition. NO remainder marks or clippings. Tight spine, bright pages. 223 pages. Illustrated. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. Covers are clean (NO tears). Synopsis Golf's popularity has gone through the roof in the last five years. It is now a $26 billion industry, with approximately 26 million golfers. A stream of golf picture books and mediocre how-to books followed this surge. But, finally, here's an easy to read and understand instructional book to help adult players sharpen their skills. Most golfers never improve once they reach adulthood. Author Bill Kroen wants to help those golfers get past that and take their game to a new level. Readers will learn how to learn the game, not just how to swing; they'll gain a greater sense of awareness of the total golf experience, and they will finally learn how to take their practice game to the golf course. Drawing on his background in psychology, Kroen directs his readers to envision the results they want. Then they can put what they read into practice without the confusion caused by most instructional books. Golf: How Good Do You Want to Be' offers a blueprint for resourceful practice and practical application with chapters including "The Mental Connection," "The Art of Practice," "Thinking Your Way Around the Course," and 'scoring Well." Bill Kroen is the author of Andrews McMeel's Golf Tip-a-Day Calendar, which has sold more than one million copies since its first year of publication Biography Bill Kroen is a licensed psychotherapist and an instructor on the Callaway professional staff. In addition to his Golf Tip-a-Day Calendar, he also wrote Helping Children Cope with the Loss of a Loved One: A Source for Grown-ups, which won a Parents' Choice Award. He has published more than 250 articles in major journals in the areas of parenting, child psychology, education, and golf. He turned professional in 1986 and has taught golf at facilities throughout the U. S. He lives in Belmont, Mass. . Trade Paperback. Near-Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Chelsea, Michigan : Sleeping Bear Press, 1995 A photo of this book is available. Fine condition. NO remainder marks or dustcover clippings. Number line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Pictorial endpapers. Very-nicely illustrated throughout. Tight spine, bright pages. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. Previous owner's name label (small) in book front. 269 pages. Synopsis There’s no question that Dr. Alister MacKenzie was one of the best golf course architects in the history of the game. Augusta National, Royal Melbourne, Cypress Point among many other famous layouts are proof of that fact. In the mid-1990s, MacKenzie’s lost golf manuscript, written a year before his death in 1933, was found and finally published as The Spirit of St. Andrews. Even all these years later, MacKenzie’s thoughts on such topics as the golf swing, rules, great courses and holes, and golfers are interesting and intuitive. The Wall Street Journal "A Dead Sea scroll for golfers."-- The Wall Street Journal Biography Alister MacKenzie was born in England. He practiced medicine and served as a civil surgeon in the Boer War, beginning his career in golf-course design shortly after returning home. He died in 1934.. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Bantam Books, 2000 Near-new condition. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Dustcover shows 1 tiny, closed tear. Book is in Fine Condition. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. 223 pages. Tight spine, bright pages. - Synopsis "Golf!" exclaimed Jessica Maxwell's friend Rande. "I thought golf was for Republicans...and dorks!" Adventure writer Jessica Maxwell is neither, but she is a woman—and even today golf is primarily a sport for men. In fact, according to an unverifiable legend, the very name of the game comes from the words "Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden." But Jessica loves a challenge, and when she decided to invade this male-dominated territory, she plunged in headfirst, the same way she learned how to ski and fly fish—two very demanding sports she took up in her early thirties after a life as a confirmed "non-jockette." Surely golf couldn't be that much more difficult...could it? Breezy and offbeat, Driving Myself Crazy is Jessica's first-person account of her golfing education—the teachers, the theories, the mistakes and misadventures, and the confidence she feels once her game begins to improve. In this irreverent memoir, we get a front-row seat as Jessica struggles to learn golf's etiquette, customs, and rules of engagement—from her first comical attempts to simply hit the damn ball, to the ultimate sign of arrival as a bona fide woman golfer... a complete set of Nancy Lopez clubs! Among those who help Jessica master the game are Peter Croker, a revolutionary teaching pro from Australia, and Cindy Swift Jones, his partner and putting guru, as well as Peggy Kirk Bell, a seventy-seven-year-old legend and one of the most famous figures in the history of women's golf, and the queen of golf herself, Nancy Lopez. We also meet a gallery of other vivid characters from the fairways and greens, including the handsome "golf stalker" Graham, aman of mystery, wisdom and uncanny timing. Along the way, Jessica also visits some of the most beautiful golf courses in the country: the Robert Trent Jones Trail in Alabama, considered by many to be the world's finest public golf facility; the scenic Whitefish Lake Club in rugged Montana; and the stylish Pine Needles course in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Celebrating the sport one pro claims is 80 percent physical for beginners and 85 percent mental once you know what you're doing, Driving Myself Crazy, is an engaging and often hilarious account of one woman whose obsession carried her across the globe and led her to discover that despite all the frustration, golf played right is a beautiful game.. Hard Cover. Fine/Near-Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Doubleday, 1993 Near-new condition. Appears unread. Stated First Edition. Price inside dustcover: $14.95. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Illustrated. Tight spine, bright pages. NO writing, marks or tears. Synopsis Best-selling humorist Henry Beard presents the long-suppressed reflections and rules of thumb of the heretical patron saint of do-overs and duffers everywhere — a perfect gift for any golfer. B & W illustrations throughout. Annotation From bestselling humor writer Beard comes a book of hilarious golf wisdom--sure to be a major, perennial bestseller and the perfect gift for every golfer. Beard presents the "unearthed" priceless writings of golf's first heretic, Thomas Mulligan, Fourth Earl of Murphy. 25 illustrations. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by Ruggieri, William . 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Broadway Books, 1997 Near-new condition. SIGNED/AUTOGRAPHED dedication, by author in book front. NO other writing or marks inside book. Stated First Edition. Price inside dustcover: $27.50 315 pages. Tight spine, bright pages. NO tears. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Map endpapers. Synopsis Michael Murphy's Golf in the Kingdom is one of the bestselling golf books of all time and has been hailed as "a golf classic if any exists in our day" (John Updike) and "a masterpiece on the mysticism of golf" (San Francisco Chronicle). Golf in the Kingdom introduced Shivas Irons, the mysterious golf pro and philosopher with whom Murphy played a mythic round of golf on Scotland's Burningbush links, a round that profoundly altered his game--and his vision. The Kingdom of Shivas Irons is the enchanting story of Murphy's return to Scotland in search of Shivas Irons and his wisdom about golf and human potential. Murphy's quest takes him from the mystical golf courses of Scotland, across the world to the first Russian Open Golf Championship, and finally to Pebble Beach on the California Coast. The result is a delightful exploration of the inner game of golf and a provocative inquiry into our remarkable possibilities for growth and transformation. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Simon and Schuster, 1964 1964 "Third Printing" - Dustcover shows slight wear - Book is in Fine Condition - NO remainder marks or price clippings - Price inside dustcover: $4.50 - Yellow boards with white spine (red and black lettering) - 125 pages - Color and black-and-white illustrations by Francis Golden - NO writing, marks or tears inside book - Tight spine - Bright pages.. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. Illus. by Golden, Francis (Drawings). 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Simon & Schuster, 1997 Near-new condition - Appears unread - NO remainder marks or price clippings - Price inside dustcover: $30.00 - Blue boards with gold lettering (gilt) - Illustrated with photos - NO writing, marks or tears inside book - Tight spine - Bright pages - 505 pages - Jack Nicklaus: My Story is Jack Nicklaus's complete and compelling inside, in-depth account of those legendary majors triumphs, along with many other competition highlights - and some lowlights, too - of one of the greatest sports careers of all time. But, because this fascinating man has always been so much more than a professional athlete, his long-awaited autobiography is vastly more than a book about winning and losing. Revealed with the unfailing candor and intensity that are his most distinctive personality traits, here are all of the Jack Nicklauses his legions of admirers, and even some of those close to him, have never known the son, whose eyes still well up at the mention of his father; the husband, deeply aware of how much the strength, resilience, charm, and love of a woman content to remain in the shadows have meant to both his public image and private happiness; the famous father who, every day of his life, really has put his children first; the artist, tirelessly creating highly acclaimed courses so that others can enjoy his beloved game; the businessman, staggeringly successful at times, staggeringly unsuccessful at others; the analyst of the methods and makeups of the golfers who pushed him hardest and, most candidly of his own strengths and weaknesses; the commentator offering deep insights and strong opinions on the whys and wherefores of an occupation that has been extremely rewarding for him, yet one that he still regards as purely a game; and the multimillionaire, jet-plane-owning, world-traveling celebrity who is happiest hanging around home in a pair of shorts, then taking the kids to a family restaurant for dinner.. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster, 1974 A photo of this book is available. Very-good, clean copy. NO remainder marks or clippings. Nicely illustrated by Jim McQueen. Covers are clean. Top of front cover shows 2 small, closed tears. NO tears inside book. 265 pages NO writing, marks or tears inside book. . From the Publisher - First published more than 20 years ago, Golf My Way has helped thousands of golf enthusiasts improve their game and enjoy the sport. Bringing to the book the same devoted concentration and intelligence that have carried him to the pinnacle of golf, Nicklaus offers in-depth, A-Z details on the game as he plays it. . Synopsis - One of golf's great superstars walks you through the subtleties of the game, offering proven tips to improve your shots, lower your score, and increase your skills. . Trade Paperback. Very Good. Illus. by McQueen, Jim. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Simon & Schuster, 1997 Near-new condition - NO remainder marks or price clippings - Price inside dustcover: $30.00 - 3 corners are slightly bumped - Blue boards with gold lettering (gilt) - Illustrated with photos - NO writing, marks or tears inside book - Tight spine - Bright pages - 505 pages - Jack Nicklaus: My Story is Jack Nicklaus's complete and compelling inside, in-depth account of those legendary majors triumphs, along with many other competition highlights - and some lowlights, too - of one of the greatest sports careers of all time. But, because this fascinating man has always been so much more than a professional athlete, his long-awaited autobiography is vastly more than a book about winning and losing. Revealed with the unfailing candor and intensity that are his most distinctive personality traits, here are all of the Jack Nicklauses his legions of admirers, and even some of those close to him, have never known the son, whose eyes still well up at the mention of his father; the husband, deeply aware of how much the strength, resilience, charm, and love of a woman content to remain in the shadows have meant to both his public image and private happiness; the famous father who, every day of his life, really has put his children first; the artist, tirelessly creating highly acclaimed courses so that others can enjoy his beloved game; the businessman, staggeringly successful at times, staggeringly unsuccessful at others; the analyst of the methods and makeups of the golfers who pushed him hardest and, most candidly of his own strengths and weaknesses; the commentator offering deep insights and strong opinions on the whys and wherefores of an occupation that has been extremely rewarding for him, yet one that he still regards as purely a game; and the multimillionaire, jet-plane-owning, world-traveling celebrity who is happiest hanging around home in a pair of shorts, then taking the kids to a family restaurant for dinner.. Hard Cover. Fine/Near-Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Villard Books, 1995 My Usual Game chronicles Owen's funny and enlightening quest to come to terms with a game that defeated him as a child. He rescues his swing at golf school, plays the great courses of the British Isles, spends a week with the inventor of the modern golf club, nearly wins the three-day pro-am at a tournament on the PGA Tour, travels with three golf-crazed friends to Myrtle Beach (where "obsessive viewing of the Weather Channel is the closest thing to an organized religion"), follows Fred Couples and Paul Azinger at the Ryder Cup, discovers what may be the darkest secret of the golf swing ("the difference between a slice and a draw is a certain number of beers"), trims his handicap from more than forty to a single digit, and lives out every serious golfer's fantasy by playing the dozen best courses in America, including Pine Valley, Cypress Point, and Shinnecock Hills. . First Edition. Half-Leather. Fine/Near-Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Ballantine Books, 1999 Near-new condition. Stated First Edition. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $26.95. ONLY writing/mark inside book gift inscription in book front. Photographice endpapers. NO tears inside book. Tight spine, bright pages. 420 pages. Illustrated with photos. Synopsis He was the most exciting golfer of his or perhaps any generation. His charisma and aggressive style of play inspired total devotion among his legion of fans, who proudly called themselves Arnie's Army. And though it's been some time since he was a real force on the PGA Tour, he remains a crowd favorite even today. Now, in Arnold Palmer: A Golfer's Life , the links legend looks back at a stellar career and a life well led. New York Times Book Review Arnold Palmer has led a rich an singular life and has captured it in a wonderful book. Biography James Dodson is a contributing editor and regular columnist for Golf magazine and golf editor for Departures magazine. His work has appeared in GQ, Travel & Leisure, Outside, and numerous other national magazines. His columns won the Golf Writers of America Award in 1995. Dodson's first book, Final Rounds, became an instant golf classic.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near-Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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William Morrow & Co, 2000 Near-new condition. NO remainder marks or price clippings - Tight spine - Bright pages. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. Illustrated throughout. Stated First Edition . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by Tiegreen, Mary. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Simon & Schuster, 1993 Since the publication of Harvey Penick's Little Red Book, the world has almost literally beaten a path to Harvey Penick's door. Hardly a day goes by without a stranger arriving at the Penick home, book in hand, hoping for more pearls of wisdom, an autograph, or just wanting to say, "Thank you." Bud Shrake, Penick's coauthor, noticed that Penick usually inscribes the books, "To my friend and pupil." How could he do that, Shrake asked him, when he didn't know these people. "Well," replied Penick, "if you read my book you're my pupil, and if you play golf, you're my friend." And If You Play Golf, You're My Friend picks up where the Little Red Book left off. It features the same blend of simple wisdom, sound golfing instruction, and good common sense that has made the Little Red Book so popular with golfers of all ages and levels of ability. And, as in the previous volume, Penick's deep love for the game and his delight in teaching shine through on every page. Penick tells the story of his son-in-law's first golf lesson, a story with a twist right out of O. Henry. He relates the tale of a player from Houston who had only one flaw in his game - that his scores were too high - and who exploded with anger when Penick told him so. He gives advice to parents on how to help their children learn golf, shows how to overcome a slice by "playing baseball," and shares the pride and joy he felt while watching his pupil Tom Kite win the U.S. Open. Warm, witty, and wise, And If You Play Golf, You're My Friend shows why Harvey Penick has become America's best-loved teacher of the great game of golf. Hard Cover. As New/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Simon & Schuster, 1992 Near-new copy - NO remainder marks or price clippings - Tight spine - Bright pages - Price inside dustcover: $21.00 - Harvey Penick's life in golf began when he started caddying at the Austin, (Texas), Country Club at age eight. Eighty-one years later he is still there, still dispensing wisdom to pros and beginners alike. His stature in the golf world is reflected in the remarkable array of champions he's worked with, both men and women, including U.S. Open champion and golf's leading money winner Tom Kite, Masters champion Ben Crenshaw, and LPGA Hall of Famers Mickey Wright, Betsy Rawls, and Kathy Whitworth. It is not for nothing that the Teacher of the Year Award given by the Golf Teachers Association is called the Harvey Penick Award. Now, after sixty years of keeping notes on the things he's seen and learned and on the golfing greats he's taught, Penick is finally letting his Little Red Book (named for the red notebook he's always kept) be seen by the golf world. His simple, direct, practical wisdom pares away all the hypertechnical jargon that's grown up around the golf swing, and lets all golfers, whatever their level, play their best. He avoids negative words; when Tom Kite asked him if he should "choke down" on the club for a particular shot, Harvey told him to "grip down" instead, to keep the word "choke" from entering his mind. He advises golfers to have dinner with people who are good putters; their confidence may rub off, and it's certainly better than listening to bad putters complain. And he shows why, if you've got a bad grip, the last thing you want is a good swing. Throughout, Penick's love of golf and, more importantly, his love of teaching shine through. He gets as much pleasure from watching a beginner get the ball in the air for the first time as he does when one of hisstudents wins the U.S. Open.. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Simon & Schuster, 1992 Near-new copy - Appears unread - NO remainder marks or price clippings - Tight spine - Bright pages - Price inside dustcover: $21.00 - Harvey Penick's life in golf began when he started caddying at the Austin, (Texas), Country Club at age eight. Eighty-one years later he is still there, still dispensing wisdom to pros and beginners alike. His stature in the golf world is reflected in the remarkable array of champions he's worked with, both men and women, including U.S. Open champion and golf's leading money winner Tom Kite, Masters champion Ben Crenshaw, and LPGA Hall of Famers Mickey Wright, Betsy Rawls, and Kathy Whitworth. It is not for nothing that the Teacher of the Year Award given by the Golf Teachers Association is called the Harvey Penick Award. Now, after sixty years of keeping notes on the things he's seen and learned and on the golfing greats he's taught, Penick is finally letting his Little Red Book (named for the red notebook he's always kept) be seen by the golf world. His simple, direct, practical wisdom pares away all the hypertechnical jargon that's grown up around the golf swing, and lets all golfers, whatever their level, play their best. He avoids negative words; when Tom Kite asked him if he should "choke down" on the club for a particular shot, Harvey told him to "grip down" instead, to keep the word "choke" from entering his mind. He advises golfers to have dinner with people who are good putters; their confidence may rub off, and it's certainly better than listening to bad putters complain. And he shows why, if you've got a bad grip, the last thing you want is a good swing. Throughout, Penick's love of golf and, more importantly, his love of teaching shine through. He gets as much pleasure from watching a beginner get the ball in the air for the first time as he does when one of hisstudents wins the U.S. Open.. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Simon & Schuster, 1993 Like-new copy - Appears unread - NO remainder marks or price clippings - Tight spine - Bright pages - Price inside dustcover: $20.00 - NO writing, marks or tears inside book - 173 pages. Since the publication of Harvey Penick's Little Red Book, the world has almost literally beaten a path to Harvey Penick's door. Hardly a day goes by without a stranger arriving at the Penick home, book in hand, hoping for more pearls of wisdom, an autograph, or just wanting to say, "Thank you." Bud Shrake, Penick's coauthor, noticed that Penick usually inscribes the books, "To my friend and pupil." How could he do that, Shrake asked him, when he didn't know these people. "Well," replied Penick, "if you read my book you're my pupil, and if you play golf, you're my friend." And If You Play Golf, You're My Friend picks up where the Little Red Book left off. It features the same blend of simple wisdom, sound golfing instruction, and good common sense that has made the Little Red Book so popular with golfers of all ages and levels of ability. And, as in the previous volume, Penick's deep love for the game and his delight in teaching shine through on every page. Penick tells the story of his son-in-law's first golf lesson, a story with a twist right out of O. Henry. He relates the tale of a player from Houston who had only one flaw in his game - that his scores were too high - and who exploded with anger when Penick told him so. He gives advice to parents on how to help their children learn golf, shows how to overcome a slice by "playing baseball," and shares the pride and joy he felt while watching his pupil Tom Kite win the U.S. Open. Warm, witty, and wise, And If You Play Golf, You're My Friend shows why Harvey Penick has become America's best-loved teacher of the great game of golf. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Warner Books Inc, 2003 Like-new condition. Appears unread. Stated First Edition. NO remainder marks or price clippings - Tight spine - Bright pages. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. 259 pages. - If there's one thing as mysterious and powerful as the bond between a father and son, it's the bond between the game of golf and those who fall in love with it. In this beautifully told memoir, George Peper, coauthor of the runaway bestseller Cinderella Story, tells a story of fathers, sons, and golf-and how the three magically came together. A young father and hardworking editor in chief of GOLF Magazine, George Peper desired nothing more than to hear his son someday say: "Want to go out and hit a few, Dad?" But when that day finally arrived, and Peper's young son Scott joined him on the links, Peper soon discovered that how he looked at and felt about golf would change forever. The two became companions and competitors-a man and a boy finding out about themselves and each other on the deceptively tranquil stage of an eighteen-hole course. At the local golf club and on courses around the world, Scott progressed as a player, and Peper watched him learn how to hit shots, manage a course, and face the pressure and pain that comes to everyone serious about the game. When Scott's scores began to drop perilously close to his own, Peper saw himself reflected in his son's eyes. Once idol and mentor, he had turned into Scott's quarry-his son's first and foremost opponent. As he chronicles their odyssey, Peper reflects on his relationship with his own father and all they left unsaid. He faces his expectations of his son and of himself. By the time Scott moves to the edge of manhood-and into the competitive ranks of amateur golf-Peper has grown older, and PLAYING PARTNERS becomes a bittersweet ode to mortality in all its richness and complexity. This marvelous, heartfelt story beautifully explores our capacity to care: about the joy in a boy's face, about the shot that lies ahead, and about what it means to win in life and in this unique and much loved game. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Lennard Queen Anne Press , 2000 Dustcover shows 2 slight closed-tears on bottom front dustcover - Book is in Fine / Like-new condition - Over-sized, heavy, book (12 1/4 X 9 1/4) - LOADED with photographs, player`stats, etc - NO writing, marks or tears inside book - 368 pages - . Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. more information

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Fairfield, Connecticut, U.S.A.: JMC Pub Services, 2001 Like-new condition. Appears unread. Stated First Edition. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Tight spine - Bright pages. 277 pages. Illustrated with photos. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. PGA Endorsed! Dozens of stories, including those by Arnold Palmer and Ben Crenshaw, plus celebrity golfers such as Clint Eastwood, Bill Gates and Dan Marino! Heart-warming, humorous, inspirational and, most of all, true stories from the world of golf. Whether they involve celebrities or the kid down the street, this PGA endorsed book will captivate the golfer inside everyone. A Spirit of Golf presents golf stories featuring the more than 26,000 members of the PGA, the largest sports organization in the world. In it, readers will share the reminisces of such golfers as Arnold Palmer and Ben Crenshaw, as well as stories of celebrity golfers such as Clint Eastwood, Dan Marino, Tom Clancy and Michael Jordan. There are stories about Ben Hogan sharing his theory on practice and PGA members volunteering their time for the Special Olympics and others teaching those golfers with disabilities. In fact, the PGA of America and the author, John M. Capozzi, will donate 100% of all royalties from the book to educational scholarship programs for children at-risk. John M. Capozzi is an accomplished entrepreneur with a distinguished history in corporate America. He is the President of JMC Industries and JMC Investments, LLC. He was an Executive Vice President for a division of the Midland Bank and a former director in the marketing group of American Airlines. He serves as a director on the boards of nine companies. His books include Why Climb the Corporate Ladder When You Can Take the Elevator, Get A Grip! and A Spirit of Greatness: Stories From the Employees of American Airlines. He lives in Connecticut. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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St Martins Pr, 2000 Near-new copy - NO remainder marks or price clippings - Stated First Edition - Price inside dustcover: $24.95 - Illustrated with photos - 309 pages - The Inside Story of How Tiger Woods Changed His Life, His Game, and the way America Views Golf. Critically acclaimed golf writer and commentator Tim Rosaforte returns with an all-new biography of golfing phenomenon Eldrick "Tiger" Woods. Every book on Tiger Woods closes with his Masters victory in 1997, and in the last three years he has endured a lifetime of experiences. Readers will learn about Tiger's: 1. Growing Pains After the Masters,Woods never factored in the three remaining major championships of 1997 because of his impatience and distance control problems. 2. The Reinvention How Tiger changed agents, caddies, and his image, and how he dealt with his father. 3. A new beginning?and a new swing The scene begins with Tiger on the driving range.The swing change that he's been working on with Butch Harmon takes hold, and he has an epiphany. 4. The Second Major The Masters was easy compared to the grind of Tiger winning his second major. 5. The Streak Tiger was virtually unbeatable, winning six straight times on the PGA Tour.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Mayflower Books, 1978 Very-nice, clean copy of this over-sized (8 x 10 1/2) hardback. Dustcover front shows Jack Nicklaus - Back shows Johnny Miller. Illustrated throughout with photos and drawings - Dark-green boards with cilver lettering - NO writing, marks or tears inside book - Tight spine - Bright pages - 256 pages . Hard Cover. Near-Fine/Near-Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Simon & Schuster, 2001 Near-new condition. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $21.00. Number line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 - Tight spine, bright pages. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. - 235 pages. - In this unforgettable novel set in Fort Worth, Texas in the early 1950s, sixteen-year-old Billy, after a series of awful mishaps, finds himself working as a caddie behind the walls of privilege at the Colonial Country Club.. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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Ballantine Books, 1997 Near-new condition. Stated First Edition. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $18.95, Dustcover is clean, shows slight wear & 1 tiny, closed tear). Tight spine, bright pages. 223 pages. Illustrated. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. Synopsis In The Game I Love, Sam Snead mixes expert advice on golf with unforgettable anecdotes. Acclaimed for his personality as much as for his professionalism, Snead shares the priceless strategies that helped to shape his success (and now yours), including instructions on the swing, wisdom on putting, and insight on the all-important mental game. If you're looking for pointers from the master on crushing drives down the fairway or just having more fun on the course, this is an absolute must for your golfing library. Annotation In the bestselling tradition of Harvey Penick's Little Red Book, one of the most renowned legends of the links offers up the best of his wisdom, wit, and wonderful anecdotes from a life on the fairway.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near-Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. more information

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Nashville, TN, U.S.A.: Rutledge Hill Press, 1998 A photo of this book is available. Fine condition. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $24.95. Illustrated with photos. 288 pages. Tight spine, clean pages. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. In this biography, journalist Lauren St John examines Norman's conquests as well as his failures and his relationships with his father, his agents, fellow golfers, and caddies. Using her unparalleled access to dozens of people who know Norman best, including the Shark himself, St John explains how Norman's fear of bankruptcy drove him to win the 1986 British Open; exclusively reveals the background of the break-up with his first manager and his subsequent split with IMG; tells why golf's greatest natural talent has so often snatched defeat from the jaws of victory; explains his tempestuous relationships with Jack Nicklaus and other top players; and reveals the inside stories of President Clinton's 1997 visit to the Norman home, Norman's involvement in the Cobra deal, and the World Tour and President's Cup controversies. The result is a comprehensive and dramatic portrait of one of golf's most electrifying performers.. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Nashville, TN, U.S.A.: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2001 When his life came to a sudden and tragic end on October 25, 1999, Payne Stewart was at the top of his game on every level. In June of 1999, he enjoyed the signature triumph of his career and solidified himself as one of the exemplary personalities in his profession with a victory at the U.S. Open and a place on the coveted winning U.S. Ryder Cup team. However satisfying his professional accomplishments were, it was his personal triumphs that made him stand out. In this authorized biography of her husband. Tracey Stewart shares the story of Payne's early life, growing up in Springfield. Missouri, under the watchful and loving eye of his first golf coach, his father, Bill Stewart. Through his growing up years. Bill guided Payne's natural abilities and love for the game of golf, sharpening his skills and giving him the desire to win that would empower him to many victories later in life. After a successful college career, but failing to qualify immediately for the PGA Tour, Payne joined the Asian Tour. However unexpected this route may have been to him, it was a turn of events that would change his life. During a stop in Malaysia for the Malaysian Open, Payne met Tracey. After a long-distance romance between the States and Australia, the two were married, and Payne, with Tracey's help and support, began to build his legendary PGA career. Tracey recounts those early days on the PGA Tour, of Payne's decision to begin wearing his trade-mark "plus fours" and tam-o'-shanter, and the life and family they built together in Orlando, Florida. Through career ups and downs, she was Payne's constant support and companion -- his biggest fan. The last several years of his life were marked by a renewed faith in God. Those closest to Stewart said his family and faith were what mattered most to him. At his funeral, Tracey described him as a devoted husband and father and a devout Christian. "After 18 years of marriage, he was still the most beautiful man I had ever seen because of what he was on the inside." . Trade Paperback. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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HarperCollins, 1991 Near-new condition. Stated First Edition - NO price clippings - Tiny remainder mark on bottom. Tight spine - Bright pages. NO writing, marks or tears. 344 pages. Illustrated In the tradition of John McPhee, a brilliant analysis of how a golf course is built and the people who build it.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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Macmillan, 1997 Near-new condition. Price inside dustcover: $19.95. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Tight spine - Bright pages. 189 pages. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. Ben Hogan had a secret. Or so it is said. Because of Hogan's unparalleled mastery of the game, many have speculated that he had discovered some special technique, some change in swing or grip that made fellow tour members feel he was nearly unbeatable: A four-time PGA player of the year, five-time Vardon Trophy winner, and one of only four golfers to win all of the Grand Slam titles. Despite a near-fatal accident at the peak of his career, which left doctors wondering whether he would even walk again, Hogan not only returned to golf but picked up a U.S. Open title in his first season back. A few years later he went on to win three major tournaments in the same season - a feat no other professional has done before or since. Now Bob Thomas offers fans an illuminating view of this indisputable master. By interweaving historical facts with fictional techniques, Thomas offers a compelling depiction of the whole man, the technical perfectionist as well as the pure lover of the game. He shows us what Hogan found in golf, and ultimately what golf found in Hogan. . Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Holt Rinehart And Winston, 1988 Very-good copy of this 1988 First Edition (so-stated). NO remainder marks or price clippings - Tight spine. NO writing or tears inside book - Illustrated with 49 photographs. 166 pages. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Public Affairs, 2003 Near-new condition. NO remainder marks or clippings. Tight spine, bright pages. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. 358 pages. Very-nicely illustrated throughout. Synopsis: Golf is the favorite sport of America's presidents, and an award-winning New York Times reporter tells great stories that show why it's so much more than a game for them The New Yorker "Just remember the three ups," a seasoned caddy tells the sportswriter Rick Reilly, before Reilly makes his caddying début at the Masters. "Show up, keep up, and shut up." In Who's Your Caddy?, he carries the bag for the likes of David Duval and Casey Martin and listens in on the conversations taking place on those hushed sunlit greens. Reilly quickly becomes attuned to the demands of pros, who can be "just slightly more finicky than the Sultan of Brunei." Still, as he learns how to avoid rattling the clubs or knocking over Jack Nicklaus's bag, he gets plenty of experience approaching not only the greens but the golfers, both the famous and the famously avid. Reilly chats with Donald Trump about building seven-million-dollar waterfalls and asks Deepak Chopra, "Is cheating in golf wrong?" Don Van Natta, Jr., takes up that same question in a round with Bill Clinton, in First Off the Tee, a look at America's various golf-playing Presidents. Theodore Roosevelt steered politicians away from the sport's apparent élitism, warning, "Golf is fatal." Likewise, John F. Kennedy, probably the best of the Presidential duffers, didn't want voters to know he was any good; unlike his predecessor, the golfophilic Dwight D. Eisenhower, Kennedy vigorously avoided being photographed on the links. Today, golf has shed some of that high-class sheen; Alan Shipnuck's Bud, Sweat & Tees chronicles run-ins with strippers and gamblers as it follows the ascent of 2002 P.G.A. Championship winner Rich Beem on the pro tour. Beem's philosophy is similarly rebellious: "Pedal to the metal, fire at every flag. It's go low or go home. (Lauren Porcaro) Biography: Don Van Natta, Jr., is a Washington correspondent for The New York Times. He was a reporter for The Miami Herald before joining the Times in 1995, and he has been a member of two Times reporting teams that were awarded the Pulitzer Prize. He is also a 100-plus golfer who once shot an ugly hole-in-one. He lives with his wife and two daughters in Alexandria, Virginia. . Trade Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Contemporary Books, 1993 Near-new condition. Price inside dustcover: $16.95. Number line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 - NO remainder marks or price clippings. 244 pages. Nicely illustrated by Paul Szep. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. Tight spine - Bright pages. From the author of the bestselling "And Then Jack Said to Arnie..." comes an entirely new illustrated collection of entertaining golf stories. "And Then Arnie Told Chi Chi..." brings out of the locker room and onto the first tee a delightful treasury of more than two hundred of the greatest golf stories ever told. You'll enjoy stories about Harvey Penick's advice to a young Tom Kite, the humorous antics of Bob Hope and Bing Crosby at the Pebble Beach Golf Links, Jack Nicklaus's superstitions, and Seve Ballesteros's bouts with the press. From Augusta National to Royal St. George's, from Sam Snead to Ben Hogan, this engaging reader is sure to delight golf fans everywhere. . Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by Szep, Paul . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Contemporary Books, 2000 Like-new copy - NO remainder marks or price clippings - Tight spine - Bright pages - Illustrated - NO writing, marks or tears. The seventh book in the ever-popular "And Then Jack Said to Arnie . . . " series, "And Then Tiger Told the Shark . . ." brings out of the locker room and onto the first tee a delightful treasury of great true golf stories from golf pros, commentators, celebrities, and fans. This engaging collection of golfing lore and legend will charm golfers around the world. Don Wade, a former senior editor at Golf Digest, is the author of this bestselling series. Author Description Don Wade, a former senior editor at Golf Digest, is the author of this bestselling series. . Trade Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Random House Inc, 1984 Very-nice, clean copy. Stated First Edition. 181 pages - Illustrated throughout with photos and drawings. NO remainder marks or price clippings - Tight spine - Bright pages. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. Explains all the rules and address every conceivable situation that may occur while playing golf.. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Ticknor & Fields, 1983 ONLY writing/mark is previous owner's signature in book front - on blank page - NO tears - Tight spine - Bright pages - 259 pages. Trade Paperback. Near-Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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