After observing that such golfing greats as Ben Hogan, Greg Norman, and Tiger Woods use identical swing tempos, the author set out to discover what the average golfer could do to recreate this tempo in his or her own game. In addition to step-by-step instructions, each book also comes packaged with an instructional CD featuring a video that ...
A complete update of a classic reference by specialists at the Mayo Clinic, "Henderson's Orbital Tumors, Fourth Edition" collates the Clinic's fifty years' experience in managing tumors involving the orbit. Drawing on case reports and extensive follow-up data from over 1,700 patients treated at the Clinic, the authors formulate comprehensive ...
Tiger Woods first held a golf club when he was less than a year old. He turned professional in August 1996 at the age of 20, and had two victories out of seven events, plus five consecutive top-five finishes on the PGA tour in two months. This is the story of Tiger Woods, tracing his progress from his beginnings as an increasingly watched and ...
This celebration of the game of golf, in pictures and text, includes a history of the game by John Garrity, a collection of 20 essays by writers such as John Updike, Ward Just, and Dan Jenkins, and over 300 images both historic and new.
Coming of age amidst the seething unrest of the Civil War era, feisty fourteen-year-old Katie McCafferty infiltrates the Molly Maguires, a secret Irish organization, to rescue a lifelong friend. Under the guise of "Dominick," a draft resister, Katie volunteers for a dangerous mission in hopes of preventing bloodshed. Katie risks job, family, and ...
An anthology of writings on golf by Rick Reilly, John Feinstein, John Updike, Dave Barry, Bob Greene, Alex Morrison, Gary Smith, Lewis Grizzard, Arnold Hautin, Herbert Warren Wind, Gene Sarazen, Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, George Plimpton, Dan Jenkins, and Harvey Penick.
Two bestsellers have given readers the different sides of Bob Knight: the loud, angry, profane side; the concerned, caring, teaching side. But only Steve Alford gives readers the inside story--the player's side. 8 pages of photos.
One manas quest to uncover the roots of his familyas obsession with golfaa journey that takes him to his ancestral home in Ireland, to Scotland, and to the American heartland. 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 ...
An examination of the sport from the 1890s to the present day, illustrated with pop-up spreads, and anecdotes from the likes of Alastair Cooke, Bobby Jones, and Betsy King. Includes sections on sports psychology, the evolution of golf equipment, and course management.
Spanning the last five decades, these thoughtfully selected pieces from the best golf writers of the modern era show that no sport has mirrored American culture and society as closely as golf. Publishers Weekly called it "astute", "hilarious", and "touching". Schuyler Bishop's unique personal introductions showcase the turning points in the game, ...
This biting look at courses that should be avoided at all costs includes one with railroad tracks running through the fairway on the third hole, another built over a landfill that allows methane gas to seep through the soil, and a course that serves as a dumping ground for Mafia murder victims. Photos.
For the last two decades, Sports Illustrated's golf beat has been anchored by John Garrity, a tall midwesterner with a polished prose style and a droll sense of humor. In "Tiger 2.0...and Other Great Stories from the World of Golf", a collection of his most sparkling pieces, Garrity applies his powers of observation and unrivaled imagination to ...
The first honest account of life on the Senior Tour--one of the most successful and prestigious golf events the PGA schedules each year. Frank Beard, a top player himself who has seen and lived through it all, provides a no-holds-barred look at what the players on the Tour really think of each other and the intensity of the competition.
Duffers can visit the world's best courses, as well as those little-known greens where it's only perfect grass, blue sky, and a deserted eighteen holes. Quotations from the writings and utterances of the most capable philosophers aptly complement the four-color photos that take readers up-close and personal.
The essential travel information (ticket information, how to get to the stadium, area attractions) is supplemented by magazine-style features: sidebars, interviews and essays by the author, who visited all twenty-six major league camps for this guide.
A complete guide to help every golfer develop their own putting technique. Includes chapters on selecting equipment, chipping, greenside pitching, and bunker play.
Taken from the pages of "Sports Illustrated, " this lavish photohistory celebrates the unforgettable sports personalities of the century. 200 photos, 100 in color.
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