A player who never turned pro but held one or more major titles every year of his 15-season competitive career, Bobby Jones was the most famous amateur golfer ever to play the game. In the 20 years since his death, America has witnessed an explosion of enthusiasm for golf. Now comes a reissue of Jones' classic instructional, out of print and ...
Originally published in 1927, Bobby Jones' Down the Fairway had become what Sports Illustrated calls an incontestable classic. Part memoir, part golf instructional, it is a must-read for all who care about this most fascinating sport.
This book unlocks the secrets of the golf swing. Taken from Jones' writings in the 1920s and 30s this book gives every golfer timeless tips on how to improve their game- driving, chipping, putting, mental aspects, match play and much more.
In 1966, as the largely nonviolent Civil Rights movement swept through America, Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale founded the legendary Black Panther Party in Oakland, California. Revered by some and vilified by others, the party burst onto the scene with a militant vision for social change and the empowerment of African-Americans. Its methods were ...
Describing basic golfing techniques, this book addresses such topics as gripping the club, timing and rhythm. The author also offers his own analysis of some famous golf courses and gives some tips on how best to prepare for competition.
A soul-lifting collection of today's black gospel superstars--and how the Lord has changed their lives and shaped their music. As rousing as a gospel choir in full swing, the 19 stories in this title are contributed by such recording artists as Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Hezekiah Walker, Shirley Caesar, Fred Hammond, and Albertina Walker.
Nineteen of America's top-recording black gospel greats share their stories of finding God. The author, a Grammy award winner, hosts his own syndicated show on Black Entertainment Television.
Sportsmen continue to marvel that Bobby Jones' legacy remains unparalleled in golf history. One of the many secrets why that is emanates from the fact that Jones was more than the consummate champion golfer. He is equally celebrated as the quintessential gentleman of golf and a hero as a human being. No doubt, Jones' keen intellect separates him ...
In this autobiography, gospel television program host Dr. Bobby Jones chronicles his life and career, starting with his childhood in poverty-stricken Kentucky and ending with his success in Nashville's television industry. His narrative illuminates his great ambition and his thirst for knowledge, which led him to complete his doctorate at ...
Drawn from a recently discovered archive, this landmark book is a treasure. It was born from an overlooked box at the Jones law firm that included more than 100 photos of Bobby Jones demonstrating the fundamentals of golf, along with his meticulous notes on yellow legal pads that were originally written in 1934.
Edition: Unstated
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Award Books
Date Published: 1968
Description: Good. No Jacket. The cover has a little shelf wear, and there are some small creases on the front cover. This book gives instruction on how to cut unnecessary strokes off of your game. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harper & Row
Date Published: 1962
Description: Fine in very good dust jacket. 203 p. illus. (part col. ) 25 cm. Includes Illustrations. A fine minus copy in a very good, mylar protected DJ. No printing stated; Price on front flap has been hole-punched. Book has small indentation to front board; Some wear, creasing, and chipping to front top DJ edge, Illustrated; 8vo., 203 pages. read more
Description: Good in Fair + jacket. Hard cover in good condition, dust jacket is in fair + condition. The jacket has some small light spotting, a few very small tears along the edges. The book has some edge rubbing, and some tanning along the edges, pages are clean, [Satisfaction Guaranteed! ]. read more
Description: GARDEN CITY DOUBLEDAY & COMPANY, INC. 1960 255pp NO DUST JACKET HARDCOVER, GREEN CLOTH BOARDS QUARTER-BOUND IN BLACK CLOTH WITH GOLD TITLES ON SPINE. 1ST EDITION ILLUSTRATED EDGES TANNED, PRIOR OWNER'S NAME ON FEP, MINOR RUBBING AT HEAD AND FOOT OF SPINE, A VERY GOOD READING COPY VG/- read more
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