Sports Golf

Rick Reilly hat Donald Trump über 30 Jahre beim Golfspiel beobachtet. Sein Buch über dessen Verhalten beim Sport ist ebenso witzig wie erhellend. Wie man Golf spielt entblößt, wer man ist. Der bekannte Sport-Journalist und Golf-Enthusiast Rick Reilly hat Donald Trump viele Jahre auf dem Golfplatz erlebt, und schildert in seinem Buch urkomisch die Raffinesse und Kaltschnäuzigkeit, mit der sich Trump beim Gentleman-Sport auf alle nur erdenklichen Weisen einen Vorteil zu verschaffen weiß. Wenn es etwas gibt, was in Trumps Welt auf keinen Fall passieren darf, dann eine Niederlage - und sei es beim Spiel mit Tiger Woods.

Texas girl Babe Didrikson never tried a sport too tough and never met a hurdle too high. Despite attempts to keep women from competing, Babe achieved All-American status in basketball and won gold medals in track and field at the 1932 Olympics. Then, Babe attempted to conquer golf. One of the founders of the LPGA, Babe won more consecutive tournaments than any golfer in history. But at the height of her fame, she was diagnosed with cancer. Babe would then take her most daring step of all....

Do you want to improve your golf game ? Conquering the six demons of your mind will help you push through barriers which have been holding back your golf game. If you feel improvements in your golf game are just not coming through as quickly as they should, it could be one or more of the six demons within your mind that are holding you back.

Remember the freedom you felt playing golf as a kid? No fear, no worries, no overthinking. You stepped up on the first tee with confidence and excitement, rather than fear and anxiety. You saw every shot as an opportunity to learn or enjoy, rather than a challenge to be overcome. Now imagine playing with that mindset today, but with all the skills, technique, and experience you have gained since. What’s stopping you?

Simplify Your Golf Game & Play Better Now is required for all players and fans of the game, from beginners to seasoned pros.

Ralph Squirrels and his animal friends take up the game of golf and enjoy an enlightening experience on a real golf course learning some of the basics of golf etiquette in addition to some concepts of the mental approach to the game with truly magical results.

Discover the profound connection between the game of golf and the journey of life in this inspiring collection of life lessons. Whether you’re an avid golfer or have never picked up a club, these 20 relatable and thought-provoking lessons will resonate deeply. Drawing from the challenges, strategies, and triumphs of golf, this book offers timeless wisdom on embracing life’s unpredictability, cultivating patience, and celebrating both victories and setbacks.

John Garrity is well known in the golf world for his writing for Sports Illustrated, Golf Magazine, and on Golf.com. In this new book, Garrity travels to the remote corner of Ireland from which his great-grandfather left for America, now home to a majestic golf course. There he discovers why local farmers spent seven years carving the course out of unforgiving terrain, using only rakes and spades for their work. From there, he visits Musselburgh, Scotland, where his maternal ancestors played golf before the first 13 rules of the game were written there in 1774, and to Wisconsin’s St. Croix River Valley, where his father learned the Ancient Game.

Golfen ist mehr als ein Sport, es ist vor allem ein Spiel. Friedrich Schiller sagte: "Der Mensch spielt nur, wo er in voller Bedeutung des Wortes Mensch ist, und er ist nur da ganz Mensch, wo er spielt." Welcher Golfer würde dem widersprechen? Heute wird der Golfschwung in die kleinsten physikalischen Einheiten zerlegt und analysiert. Das Material soll richten, was der Golfer nicht vermag. Das war früher anders.

Golfing With Dad is a heartwarming collection of golf's best players' favorite memories with their fathers and how those memories shaped them not only as players but as the men and women they are today. Many professional golfers have been greatly influenced by their fathers, and some of the very best have contributed interviews to this special book, edited by longtime Golf magazine editor David Barrett.

In the summer of 2004, Chris Raisby and his friend Owen celebrated the end of their law school exams by embarking on a crazy golf tour of the South Coast of England. Starting at Hastings, the mecca of crazy golf, they aimed to play 18 courses to match a round of golf. Here, at long last, is the story of their tour, including marks out of 10 for the presence or otherwise of a functioning windmill at each course.

Do you feel stuck working endless hours on the range only to see your game implode under tournament pressure? Well believe it or not, this is the case for many junior golfers out there. In fact, this was the case for Rohan Saxena for the first four years of his golfing career. So after years of disappointment, Rohan finally took a step back to try and figure out why his results were so lackluster.

From a near paralyzing mountain bike crash, to an attempt to caddie, and finally playing some of the most famous courses in Southwest England, this book is one person's year of setbacks and his efforts to forcibly escape them in hilarious, precarious, and somewhat victorious fashion. This book has become such a passion project for me that I decided to narrate it myself.

Prepare to be inspired, motivated, and enthralled by the remarkable story of a golfing great, a resilient human being, and a true sports icon. Whether you’re a dedicated golf enthusiast or a casual fan, Scottie Scheffler’s story offers valuable insights and lessons in perseverance, strategy, and passion. This gripping book takes you behind the scenes of Scottie Scheffler’s ascent from an aspiring golfer to one of the most celebrated stars on the PGA Tour… But you won’t just hear about the triumphs—you’ll get a closer look at the challenges and setbacks that have shaped his game and character.

Do you struggle with confidence? Have 1st tee jitters? Get nervous standing over 2 foot putts? If so, you will enjoy Peaceful Golf. Peaceful Golf was written and designed to allow folks the ability to create positive messages to the subconscious to improve their golf game. An explanation is provided of how the subconscious mind works, how it applies to golf, implementing the Peaceful Golf concept, and how to overcome the distracting YIPS.

The amazing and blessed life of popular ESPN reporter and correspondent for College GameDay Marty Smith, whose mission in this thoughtful and funny memoir is to return fans to the true soul of sports in this country. Never Settle is the funny but oh, it's true story of how Marty got here, and a revealing look at his journey. Never Settle includes all the best stories and behind-the-scenes moments from Marty's wild life, covering topics including: college football, racing, fathers and sons, and how sports can bring us together.

Sex. Money. International terrorism. And, of course, the ultimate question- Can a compact backswing save the world? A clubhouseful of acclaimed authors pass the baton (or at least the six-iron) to creat an ensemble tour de force of suspense, romance, and hilarity on the links. Golf is not a team sport. But who says fiction can't be? Get ready....

GOLF - THE CURE FOR A GRUMPY OLD MAN is aimed at regular golfers whose skills have deteriorated and would-be golfers who need the guidance as to which path to follow. Alliss is humorous but always helpful and confirms the great game as a really accessible and hugely enjoyable pastime to pursue for both men and women.

Sports Trivia Hero: Part Two has 107 questions of interesting trivia and fun facts on Hockey, Tennis, Golf, and Winter Olympic questions to keep you entertained. Enjoy this book on family fun night, game night, or a car ride, or use it to review before your local pub trivia night.

Golf is a fun game that can improve coordination and fitness, allows participants to enjoy a relaxed and social atmosphere, and is even great when it comes to entertaining business clients. Of course, it takes a long time to become proficient in the basics of the game, but if you can master a few of the main shots, it makes a huge difference.