Golf

There's an old adage about sports writing that says "the smaller the ball, the better the writing." The quotes that make up 1,001 Pearls of Golfer's Wisdom prove that to be most definitely true! Including great golfers from all around the world and every era of history—Ben Hogan, Bob Hope, George Bernard Shaw, Gary Player, John Updike, Laura Baugh, Tom...

100 Essential New Zealand Golf Holes is an exciting survey of the country's most interesting, beautiful, challenging, and exhilarating golf holes, including several at Cape Kidnappers, recently declared by the UK Telegraph to be No 1 of the 'World's Top Ten Golf Courses'. This book is the perfect gift for your golfing friends and family. The writing, by golfer and...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Globe-trotting golfer Tom Coyne has finally come home. And he’s ready to play all of it. After playing hundreds of courses overseas in the birthplace of golf, Coyne, the bestselling author of A Course Called Ireland and A Course Called Scotland, returns to his own birthplace and delivers a “heartfelt, rollicking ode to golf…[as he] describes...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER – “One of the best golf books this century.” – Golf Digest Tom Coyne’s A Course Called Scotland is a heartfelt and humorous celebration of his quest to play golf on every links course in Scotland, the birthplace of the game he loves. For much of his adult life, bestselling author Tom Coyne has been chasing...

The first-ever biography of an overlooked PGA star and one of the best Black golfers in history. His story is unprecedented in the world of golf. Born to a family of migrant labourers, Calvin Peete dropped out of school in the eighth grade, went to work picking crops, first swung a golf club at the age of 23—and rose to...

The compelling, little-known story of golfer Charlie Sifford and attorney Stanley Mosk who together made history by taking on the PGA and their "Caucasians Only" by-law. It began with a chance meeting at a Los Angeles country club in 1959. That was the day Charlie Sifford, the first Black golfer to get his PGA card, and Stanley Mosk, a crusading...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2019 WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. 'An eye-watering account of the president's abuse of the rules of golf' The Sunday Times 'Reilly pokes more holes in Trump's claims than there are sand traps on all his courses combined. It is by turns amusing and alarming' The New Yorker Commander in...

Golf: The Iconic Courses invites you to explore the world's most spectacular golf courses, where history, beauty, and sport meet. From the ancient Swilcan Bridge at St Andrews to the dramatic 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass, this book takes you on a breath-taking tour of the places every golfer dreams of playing. Whether it's Augusta's Amen Corner, Pebble Beach's Pacific-kissed...

Desktop Mini Golf brings mini golf fun anytime, anywhere. This kit includes a portable putting green complete with a wind-up windmill obstacle, two putters, and two balls, allowing you to enjoy a round of mini golf at your desk or anywhere space permits. The unique 2" x 3" wind-up windmill features a kitschy design with a wind-up mechanism that requires...

Contours is every golf-lover's essential guide, delving deep into golf course architecture, exploring the minds behind the designs, the processes that bring courses to life, and the elements that make some destinations truly special. From the Sandbelt of Melbourne to the Heathlands of London, and the rugged coastlines of Oregon to the manicured perfection of Te Arai Links, to France's...

The fun way to get a grip on every aspect of golf Golf is a popular spectator sport, but for those who play, it's a great source of low-impact cardiovascular, strength, and aerobic exercise. In addition, golf is by nature a social game that provides the opportunity to meet new people. Golf All-in-One For Dummies shows you not only how...

Perfect your swing with easy lessons for anyone getting started with golf! Golf is one of the most popular hobby sports among men and women of all ages, but if you've never picked up a club before, it's hard to know where to begin. Geared for the absolute beginner, Golf Stroke by Stroke teaches all of the basics in a...

Level up your own golf game, or enjoy the sport as a spectator Golf is a great sport for all types of people. It's a low impact form of exercise, a social activity, and it gets you outdoors. Golf For Dummies teaches you the rules of the game and gives you tips on improving your play. If you're more of...

How to stick to the rules -- and avoid the traps of the game Filled with tips and anecdotes from the pros plus the 34 rules of golf, this ideal companion to the top-selling Golf For Dummies, 2nd Edition includes: Expert advice on the do's and don'ts of golf etiquette -- from dress code to betting on the game Advice...

Alan Shipnuck, the New York Times bestselling author of Phil, returns with a major new work of insider reporting on the battle for the soul of professional golf between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-funded LIV Golf League. The golf world is at war, and Alan Shipnuck is our most trusted correspondent on the front lines. Following closely on the...

The fun and easy way to get into the swing of things and take strokes off your game—fast. Whether you're a total beginner or you've clocked a few hours on the links, Golf For Dummies, UK Edition is the only guide you need. Packed with expert tips and techniques for everything from mastering your grip, stance, and swing to shaping...

Young Tom Morris, the son of the legendary pioneer of golf, Tom Morris, was golf's first superstar. Born at a pivotal moment in history, just as the new and inexpensive 'gutty' ball was making golf affordable and drawing thousands of new players to the game, his genius and his swashbuckling personality would set a game that had been frozen in...

LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE 'Terrific fun' David Walsh, Sunday Times    'Thoroughly engaging' Washington Post A frank and revealing biography of legendary golf champion Phil Mickelson - who has led a big, controversial life - as reported by longtime Sports Illustrated writer and bestselling author Alan Shipnuck. Phil Mickelson is one of the...

Remarkable Golf Courses encompasses the extremes of the sport – from the highest golf course in La Paz, Bolivia, to the lowest, in Death Valley, USA; from the most northerly in the Arctic Circle to the most southerly in Tierra del Fuego. The many quirks of the golfing world are covered, such as the 18th green on the other side...

Spot X Golfing New Zealand by Peter Williams and a group of experts provides a comprehensive guide to all the golf courses throughout New Zealand. Approximately 385 courses are covered, with each presented in a consistent layout. The book details the course location, address, and important contacts. It includes essential information such as score cards, length, handicap, index and slope...

Do you know someone who plays golf? Then you know someone who struggles with golf. It's a hard sport! (Or, at least, that's what they say.) In this, the ultimate survival guide to the game, Charles Rapshot shows you how to get back your love of the game (or make excuses as to why you hated it all along). Featuring:...

A colourful overview of one of the world's most popular sports - from its history to how to master your stroke and improve your handicap. Discover the history of one of the world's most popular sports, and learn how to master the perfect swing along the way. Find out all there is to know about golf, from its ancient origins...

The Phantom of the Open is soon to be a major film starring Mark Rylance. This hilarious, heartwarming and - unbelievably - true story chronicles the life of Maurice Flitcroft, the World’s Worst Golfer. 'The story of its greatest anti-hero is just what the game needs' - Spectator When 46-year-old crane driver Maurice Flitcroft chanced his way into the Open—never...

The thrilling new narrative account of the greatest season in golf history. In 2000, Tiger Woods won the US Open, the Open Championship, and the PGA Championship, then won the 2001 Masters, making him the first and only person to ever hold all four professional major titles at the same time. Twenty-five years ago, Tiger Woods achieved the greatest feat...

The inside story of legendary golfer Tiger Woods' magnificent run, when he won all four major tournaments in a single calendar year, becoming the greatest player of his generation—a show of unparalleled dominance in the sport with which he has become synonymous. In the annals of golf, one achievement towers above all others—the Tiger Slam. A quarter century ago, between...

Tiger, Tiger by James Patterson is a compelling non-fiction exploration that delves into the extraordinary life and career of golf legend, Tiger Woods. Through original interviews and meticulous reporting, Patterson draws a vivid portrait of Woods, capturing the essence of what makes him one of the most enigmatic athletes in history. This book takes readers behind the scenes to uncover...

A new non-fiction title uncovering the life of golf superstar, Tiger Woods, featuring original interviews and reporting. What makes Tiger tick? How did Tiger Woods become the greatest of all time? And how did he fall so spectacularly? Before the age of twenty-five, Tiger Woods had risen to phenomenon status—twice named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated, champion of...

Steve Williams, arguably the greatest caddie in golf history, teams up with renowned golf journalist Evin Priest to give his definitive account of his 12-year partnership with the legendary Tiger Woods, sharing personal, never-before-told moments of their friendship on and off the course. When Tiger Woods went on an extraordinary majors run between 1999 and 2008, one man stood at...

In Golf is Not a Game of Perfect, Dr. Bob Rotella, a leading golfing performance consultant, shares his unique approach to the mental side of golf, which transcends conventional techniques and strategies. Rather than focusing narrowly on specific skills, Rotella instills in his readers the importance of developing a positive attitude and a strong mental framework that encompasses all facets...

Over the past sixty-five years, millions of golfers have studied Ben Hogan’s Five Lessons, making it the bestselling golf book of all time. Now, Hogan’s masterpiece has received the definitive edition it deserves, complete with never-before-seen archival gems and brand-new material for today’s golfers. Widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers in the history of the sport, Hogan is...

A new, fully illustrated gift book commemorating the unparalleled rise, fall, and comeback of golf's greatest champion Tiger Woods turned pro at age 20 in 1996, rapidly ascending to become the No. 1 ranked player in the world at age 21 and the youngest player ever to achieve the career Grand Slam. Woods' second decade on the tour was one...

A great gift for any golfer, whether or not he will ever visit Augusta National or see The Masters in person. As a caddy at Augusta National Golf Club, Tripp Bowden learned lessons about golf, life—and food. Here Bowden shares forty of his favourite recipes inspired by his life spent behind-the-scenes at Augusta. Complete with full-colour photos, this book—certainly not...

So you think you know your golf? With over 500 questions to test every level of golfer, The Golf Quizbook is the ultimate examination of your golfing knowledge. We all know how frustrating a round can be. Nature, flag positions, and even playing partners can all conspire to ruin your game. But rest assured, none of that will happen within...

Fifty More Places to Play Golf Before You Die is the sixth book in Chris Santella's popular "Fifty Places" series, with more than 250,000 copies in print. It is the first to revisit golf, the series' most popular subject. In this new book, Santella interviews 50 luminaries in the golf world about their favourite courses and experiences. The experts range...

Hailed as a classic and read everywhere golf is played, Golf My Way has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide since it was first published in 1974. Finally, Jack Nicklaus, golf’s leading master, definitively covers the whole of his game through a lifetime of greatness. Golf My Way presents an all-inclusive, A-to-Z explanation of how this greatest of champions...

Don'ts for Golfers was first published in 1925, as part of a series that included Blanche Ebbutt's Don'ts for Husbands and Don'ts for Wives. This pocket-sized facsimile edition contains hundreds of tips for golfers of all abilities. The advice, ranging from technique and fashion to etiquette on the course and in the Club House, provides an entertaining snapshot of life...

There's an incredible similarity between the mechanics of a fly cast and the swing of a golf club. Perhaps that's why Chris Santella, author of Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die, can be found on the links when he's not on the stream. With Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die, Santella gives voice to his other...

How to Play Your Best Golf is the essential golf handbook to help any golfer understand and improve their game. In this guide, highly respected pro golfer Nick O’Hern takes you through the strategies to golfing success. He reveals the key secrets of professional golfers, discusses how playing to your strengths can yield a better result, and describes all the...

Social interaction, sporting competition, and all this in the most beautiful natural surroundings, usually without time pressure, are the compelling arguments in favour of golf. Golf superstars such as Tiger Woods and celebrities like Justin Timberlake and Catherine Zeta-Jones have ensured that the sport is losing its outdated image. Despite the ongoing professionalisation and opening up of the sport, its...

A meditative and practical guide to the unparalleled benefits of playing golf solo, presented in a beautifully designed, photo-filled gift book.While many players tend to think of golf as a group activity, hitting the links solo offers an exceptional opportunity to strengthen mental focus and develop aspects of one's game in real time. This completely fresh celebration of the sport-presented...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018 WINNER OF THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR 2019 THE FULL STORY BEHIND THE RISE, FALL AND RISE AGAIN OF TIGER WOODS 'A rattling read... Superbly written' Daily Mail'Arguably the most serious attempt ever made to get behind golf’s great enigma' Guardian'Exhilarating, depressing, tawdry and moving......

Fully illustrated profiles of the most legendary American golfers.The Immortals of American Golf celebrates the greatest golf pros to hail from the U.S. It takes the Immortals concept made famous elsewhere in the sporting world and applies it to the club-and-ball game, delving into the history of legends. Michael Purkey selects his top 18 golfers, then shines a spotlight on...

Test your golf knowledge with this exciting collection of puzzles and trivia Discover word searches, riddles, crosswords, spot-the-differences, and much more in this fun-filled activity book for golf lovers. Whether you're trying to match the pairs of golf clubs or helping putt the ball through the maze, this book is guaranteed to be a favourite for all who enjoy the...

Hardcover and fully illustrated book profiling the top 50 most desirable golf courses in Australia. Compiled by Golf Australia magazine. Welcome to every golfer's 'must play' list. Great Golf Courses Australia nominates the top locations down under. Features a range of unique locations, from the major metropolitan courses to stunningly diverse locations such as King Island, Kalgoorlie and Port Fairy....

Don'ts for Golfers was first published in 1925, and this facsimile edition contains hundreds of entertaining tips for golfers of all ages and abilities. The advice spans from technique and fashion to etiquette on the course and in the Club House, providing an engaging snapshot of life in 1920s Britain. A&C Black republished Don'ts for Husbands and Don'ts for Wives...

Take your best shot at improving your golf game with this humorous yet practical guide for players of all skill levels. Looking to take your golf game to the next level? In Let the Big Dog Eat, author and avid golfer Aaron Brogan perfectly blends entertaining anecdotes from his life growing up as a competitive golfer in Maine with the...

A rollicking tell-all from golf super-agent, Hughes Norton, detailing everything from his life-changing work with Tiger Woods and Greg Norman to his thoughts on golf’s current money-grab era. The ultimate read for fans of Alan Shipnuck, Bob Harig, and Michael Bamberger. When twenty-one-year-old Tiger Woods stunned the world by winning The Masters by a mind-blowing twelve strokes, the first thing...

Improve your swing, note down every hole-in-one, and keep score of all your games in this handsome, compact, vegan leather-bound scorekeeping journal.With a handy 3.5" × 5.5" size that tucks neatly into your pocket or bag, The Golf Scorecard keeps your golfing progress organized in one easy-to-access place. Complete with a year-round calendar, practice log, My Goals page, and game...

Ian Baker-Finch: To Hell and Back is the first and only biography of one of the best-known names in golfing circles. Charting Ian Baker-Finch's story from his early golfing career through to his later success in media, it has been written with Ian's full co-operation and explores the tragic circumstances behind the Australian golfer's loss of form. When Ian Baker-Finch...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2025 GOLF BOOK OF THE YEAR‘Enthralling … unmissable’ – Golf News'A superbly detailed account of an uprising in professional golf' – Andrew Cotter'A complete and compelling commentary as the sport greedily ripped itself apart' - James Corrigan, golf correspondent of the Daily TelegraphGolf is at war. PGA vs. LIV. Establishment vs. upstart....

Matchless tells the story of women's golf against the backdrop of the intense rivalry between two players who set a new standard for performance: American Glenna Collet and England's Joyce Wethered. That head-to-head competition spanned a decade, from their first meeting at Troon in 1925 through to Wethered's tour of the US in 1935. The key moment, and the dramatic...

In The Science of Golf, seasoned sports broadcaster Will Haskett examines the science behind the beloved sport of golf. The author covers topics like the swing, the body, the mind, the equipment, the agronomy of the course, analytics, and much more. Haskett explains what makes the ball fly, how different swings can accomplish the same result, why different playing fields...

In All the Memorable Rounds, author Tripp Bowden asserts that it is the experience that defines a golf course. This includes everything from the parking lot to the pro shop, the golf course to the caddies, and the first tee jitters to the eighteenth tee with all bets on the line. The experience continues at the nineteenth hole, commiserating over...

Every golfer, whether amateur or pro, who has ever picked up a club knows what it's like to get the yips - that feeling when you inexplicably lose control of your shot, and become overwhelmed by self-doubt, tension, fear of failure and anxiety. With a new introduction from golf performance pro Peter Hudson, the multi-million bestselling The Inner Game of...

Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. Dr. Harry Brown delves into the composition, history, kinetic life, and long deterioration of golf balls, which may outlive their hitters by a thousand years, in places far beyond our reach. Golf balls embody our efforts to impose our will on the land,...

The most exclusive golf clubs in the world are special places that elicit feelings of awe and wonder from most golfers. How great would it be to play some of the storied venues of the game such as Winged Foot, Riviera or Muirfield? Or, the ultimate for any golfer, Augusta National, home of the Masters? How to Play the World's...

In his illustrious career as a cartoonist for the New Yorker and other publications, Joseph Farris has created dozens of hilarious cartoons about "the best game in the world at which to be bad." A. A. Milne had it right, and Farris's cartoons get to the heart of the game's wonderful contradiction: over the course of eighteen holes, golf has...

Shortlisted for the Sports Book Awards for Best Sports Writing of the Year and the USGA Herbert Warren Wind Book Award The Long Golden Afternoon tells the story of the transformative generation of golf that followed the rise of Young Tom Morris—an era of sweeping change that saw Scotland's national pastime become one of the rare games played around the...

Golfers forever dream about playing in the most iconic locations, such as the beautiful Augusta National, the testing Valderrama, or the legendary St Andrews, and The World's Greatest Golf Courses From Above provides them with a unique perspective of these great golf challenges. Each of the world's most celebrated courses is illustrated using Google Earth's incredible satellite imagery and then...

Now in paperback, a “smart, insightful, funny, moving” (Shea Serrano) exploration of golf, an often-misunderstood game, and the valuable roles it can play in our lives. Golf saved Drew Millard’s life, and he wants it to save yours, too. Drew Millard loves golf. We’re talking climbing-a-mountain, jumping-over-the-moon, standing-outside-golf’s-window-holding-a-boom-box levels of love. As a kid, he’d enjoyed the game, but after...

COMPLETELY REVISED AND UPDATED! "As well as being a great tool for instruction, it's also a fascinating insight into one of the world's best putters." Tommy Fleetwood Climb the ladder to achieve one-putts by choosing the right putter, achieving an immaculate set up, reading the greens, acquiring touch and feel, and honing your skills through drills with One Putt. This...

The year: 1956. Eddie Lowery, once caddie to Francis Ouimet, now a wealthy car dealer and avid supporter of amateur golf, boasts to fellow millionaire George Coleman that two of his salesmen—US amateur champion Harvie Ward and up-and-coming star Ken Venturi—could beat any golfers in the world in a best ball match. Coleman asks Lowery how he plans to prove...

Golfing legend Ben Hogan went to his grave believing he had won a record five US Open titles. The USGA says otherwise, and the controversy has endured for over 75 years. In 1942, the United States Golf Association (USGA) cancelled its four golf tournaments for the duration of World War II. But then it did something different in only that...

For years, amateur golfers have been going to see pros to learn how to improve their game. If there were some major technical difficulties that the pro could correct, the amateurs would come away with an improved game. For most of us, we might see an improvement or two under the watchful eye of the pro, but when we returned...

Play It As It Lies brings together a glorious collection of Thelwell's golfingcartoons.The perfect gift for any golfer who has experienced the horrors of sporting thewrong attire on course, losing his ball, or been wronged by unforgivablegamesmanship. Thelwell guides the reader out of the bunker and onto thefairway.

Golf: A simple four-letter word that many consider to be another "four-letter word". It doesn't have to be that way though. "There is no magic potion, but golf just doesn't have to be that hard", says PGA of America Master Professional in Teaching, Brad Clayton. If you are not satisfied with your golf game, are tired of the continuous circle...

Explain away your bad shots—and have your friends laugh at the same time! In Golf's Best Excuses, author Joshua Shifrin takes a witty approach in helping golfers make sense of their worst days on the golf course. The next time a player goes down in defeat, he or she can always explain the woeful round with "My golf clubs are...

The Life of O'Reilly is a chronicle of the career of one of the European PGA Tour's most famous caddies—John O'Reilly—and it's full of funny stories as only this Irishman can tell them. Like the one about the time he and some fellow caddies were arrested and jailed in East Germany on their way to the German Open in Berlin....

Golfing legend Ben Hogan went to his grave believing he had won a record five US Open titles. The USGA says otherwise, and the controversy has endured for over 75 years. In 1942, the United States Golf Association (USGA) cancelled its four golf tournaments for the duration of World War II. But then it did something different in only that...

Lisa Cornwell never shied away from standing up to bullies. When she was a freshman in college, she saw a man hit a woman in the face with a closed fist while a paralysed crowd stood by and watched. Seconds later, she took matters into her own hands—with a 3-iron from her golf bag. This impulse crystallised years later when...

A compelling journey through the heart and soul of golf, bringing the sport's history and the current state of the game to life. When Sean Zak arrived in St. Andrews, Scotland—the mecca of golf—he was determined to spend his summer in search of the game's true essence. He found it everywhere—in the dirt, firm and proper, a sandy soil that...

The first known rules of golf were drawn up in 1744 in Edinburgh for the world's first open golf competition at Leith by the Gentlemen Golfers of Edinburgh, who became The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers. In the nineteenth century, the rules evolved as local clubs took the Edinburgh rules and adapted them for their own use. In 1897, the...

Globe-trotting golf writer Tom Coyne is ready to put down roots. For a fanatic like Coyne, that means living out every golfer’s dream—or nightmare?—and buying his very own golf course. It also involves Bill Murray and Jason Kelce, for some reason. Tom Coyne, the New York Times bestselling author of A Course Called America and numerous other contemporary classics of...

Tee off your season with 101 delightful trivia on the greatest game. Did you know a Canadian coined the term 'mulligan', a noun meaning 'do-over', which many recreational golfers take on the first tee after an errant drive? Or that the creators of one of the greatest board games ever, Trivial Pursuit, also built a devilish golf course north of...

Track your tee times, course features, fairways, and legendary courses in this handsome flexi-bound guide. The Golf Bucket List, bound in vegan leather and featuring a heat-stamped cover design, is filled with prompts to plan the perfect golfing bucket list. Check off iconic championship courses, record your game experiences, discover hidden gems, and keep precious memories safe in a book...

In The Greatest U.S. Opens, veteran golf journalist and author David Barrett brings readers inside the ropes at the most dramatic tournaments since the Open's inception in 1895. Renowned as the most challenging of the major championships, the U.S. Open has showcased the country's greatest golf courses, including Pebble Beach, Oakmont, Merion and Shinnecock Hills. With notoriously long "Open rough"...

In Ben Hogan's Short Game Simplified, the follow-up to the successful Ben Hogan's Magical Device (2009), author Ted Hunt takes things a step further, focusing his attention on the elements of Hogan's picture-perfect swing specific to shots attempted within one hundred yards of the flagstick. Beginning with an overview of Hogan's magical device for the uninitiated, Hunt then segues into...

Whether you're a world-class player or a weekend enthusiast, improving your golf game begins with your mind. You may be amazed to discover what happens when you free yourself from overthinking your shots and let your unconscious mind play the game. Now acclaimed sports counsellor Dr. Marlin Mackenzie provides more than 30 situation-specific exercises to help you deepen your awareness...

From the novice to the experienced club golfer, everyone can reap the benefits of this self-improvement manual. Covering every aspect of the game, this is the ultimate self-improvement guide for every player—from the novice to the experienced club golfer. Showing readers exactly what it takes to achieve an effective—and repeatable—golf swing, this book works systematically through every type of shot,...

Golf Turf Management provides information on major agronomic and economic topics related to building and maintaining a viable golf course. The book features both basic and applied information on available grasses, including selection and use, applied turfgrass physiology, soils and soil amendments, environmental concerns, and comprehensive information on turfgrass physiology, plant nutrition, turf fertilizers, and water management. It discusses managing...