Golf Books

Golf requires you to think and Be the Ball makes you think about thinking. I loved reading the comments from playing pros such as such as Lee Trevino, Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman, Gary McCord and Nancy Lopez and teaching pros such as Butch Harmon, Wally Goodwin, Pat Gross and Stan Thirsk. It is a book that I keep going back to time and time again.

Almost everyone I love plays golf. My parents, my brothers and my husband. My children are learning. We have many golf books around our house, and this is the first one I have ever read cover to cover. It is filled with great tips and stories. I may even dust off the set of clubs I got 10 years ago and take another swing at it. My husband says this book has changed his life!

A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO GOLF is a great book that all golfers should read. It is especially designed for people like myself who are beginners and need guidance in getting started in this great game. This book does not go into great detail and is very easy to understand.

It is hard for me to describe the contents of this wonderful book, so I will list the chapters to give you a feel for what this book contains.

1. Golf...The Game 2. The History of an Ancient Game 3. How to Get Started 4. Learning the Golf Swing 5. What You Should Know About a Golf Course 6. How Golf Courses Operate 7. Equiptment-How and What to Buy 8. How to Play Safely, Courteuosly and Quickly 9. The Rules of the Game 10. The Handicap and Slope Systems 11. Other Things You Should Know 12. Games Golfers Play 13. The Language of Golf 14. The Joy is in the Experience APPENDIX. Listing of Golf Schools

This book really helped me to get started playing golf. Everything was easy to understand and clear! ly presented. I loved everything about this book, including the forward by Arnold Palmer. If you are considering beginnning the game of golf, get this book. You will be smoothly guided through this process and have fun doing it!

If you've ever wanted to try golf, but just didn't know where to start, this book is a perfect match for you. It explains in very clear language the basics of golf...the equipment you will need, where to play, etiquette, rules, terminology, history of the game, and the basic mechanics. Everything you need to know to get out on a golf course and really enjoy yourself is contained within this book, which is conveniently very short, but gives references to where you can find out more about any given subject.

This book was our Bible in Bermuda on our honeymoon! For the most part this guide was right on the mark. Some of the restaurant reviews were off (The Shepards Pie at the Swizzle Inn is little more than chilli with mashed potatoes on top, and jackets really weren't required for men at dinner anywhere we dined over the week) but for the most part it was very helpful.

Amazon's synopsis is right on. The book is thorough, concise. Covers every aspect of planning your trip, then is a constant companion while you're there--restaurant recommendations, sightseeing guide, good maps, guidance on finding the best beaches.

I disagreed only with Fodor's take on the dress code. Guys, you don't really have to wear Bermuda shorts if you prefer other styles. And you won't feel bad without a tie in the nicer restaurants. I saw a lot of mixed-dressing couples (no, not cross dressing!)--she's wearing a nice dress and he's in shorts and loafers without socks.

I found it helpful in selecting my hotel to look at lush color photos available on the Web (always lacking in guide books due to cost and space).

Finally, as always, Amazon will get your book to you real fast.

I first heard about this book on ESPN Radio, the author was quite impressive in his depth of knowledge of the sport. Immediately I grabbed my putter and headed out to the links. I'd recommend this to anyone who's game is as good as this book.

If you enjoy the world's most-challenging sport, this book will give you HOURS of enjoyment in your den or your tiled inner sanctum.It is a must-have for ANY golfer and quite probably the best gift you could give to a golfer.I cannot understand why any pro shop would not carry this book and it is destined to be THE reference for the settlement of many an esoteric argument. Highly-recommended

Mr. East had decades of experience designing and building golf clubs, and also taught golf in Australia and in the USA. He knew the exact physics involved in correctly hitting a golf ball, yet managed to outline them simply in this useful book. Some of the recommended exercises and drills can be performed indoors, and the photographs are quite good as well.

The title of this book may be misleading. Of course is it impossible to become a better golfer in only 5 minutes. What makes this book so interesting, are the insights into the beginning of rational club-fitting. Not a book for every body,
but a real find for people interested in the technical aspects of golf like my.

Great advices from Sam Snead. Give many simple, clear and useful key thoughts on the essential basics of a sound golf swing. I found the advice of "pulling" the club from the top particular useful for me. Highly recommended for weekend golfers (I'm one of them) who want to build up a simple, smooth and consistent golf swing.

I picked this up in a used bookstore. What attracted me initially was that one heard quite a bit about the 'smoothest' swing in the world belonging to Sam Snead - and other praises - but one almost never hears much about Sam as a teacher.
On leafing through the book - there was an interesting chapter on 'My Swing Keys - things that have worked for me' - and right away that itself made me want to buy the book. The Swing Keys are simple - but more importantly - there are many more gems in this book. It really DOES summarize his life's learnings - and one gets a good idea of why this guy was someone who could take on the likes of Hogan and Nicklaus.
I like to re-read different sections of this book - and learn something new and interesting every time. Example - Snead talks about the 'low and slow' takeaway - and gives the following tip:
Place a second ball behing the club (after addressing the ball you are about to hit). Gently ROLL the second ball away - straight back - This is the way to start the swing! I was floored with that tip - and there are several such gems in this book.

This should be on the desk of every golfer! Dr. Kroen presents short, time-tested, and practical tips for every level of golfer. A great gift and something you might want to save and go over from time to time.

This is the one gift that golfers love the most. They get a golf tip from a professional, every day of the year. All my friends love it and you will see it on every golferss desks during the year. It makes a great stocking stuffer as well! It is a national best seller every year. I love it.

This is a fine book for the golf enthusiast anywhere. It is a fascinating history and celebration of the game played by those who love it. Beginning with the origins of golf in Ireland this is a story of dynamic personalities who helped popularize the game. The evolution of the tools of the game is included with many great photos of early equipment and memorabilia. The stories of the great local and international golfers of Ireland are told in detail with some great action photos. Contributions of others such as Arnold Palmer are included, as is extensive coverage of ladies' golf, which has always been popular in Ireland. One of my favorite things about golf is the beauty of the courses and the Irish ones shown here are among the world's most exciting and varied, carved into the natural landscape. Any golfer will find something of joy in this book.

This is a fine book for the golf enthusiast anywhere. It is a fascinating history and celebration of the game played by those who love it. Beginning with the origins of golf in Ireland this is a story of dynamic personalities who helped popularize the game. The evolution of the tools of the game is included with many great photos of early equipment and memorabilia. The stories of the great local and international golfers of Ireland are told in detail with some great action photos. Contributions of others such as Arnold Palmer are included, as is extensive coverage of ladies' golf, which has always been popular in Ireland. One of my favorite things about golf is the beauty of the courses and the Irish ones shown here are among the world's most exciting and varied, carved into the natural landscape. Any golfer will find something of joy in this book.

I originally started reading up on the mental side of golf on the recommendation of a friend because I just wasn't making the progress I felt I should be. While I was browsing Amazon, I came across this book, and decided to take the plunge and order it - definitely one of the best decisions I've made as regards improving my golf game. The tips, many of which are so simple you can apply them straight away, have been invaluable to helping me make incremental changes to my golf game. You wouldn't believe that so much can be gained from a study of the psychology of golf...well, you probably will after you've read this book. This has become one of my most cherished golfing books, and one that I'm going to refer to again and again. Highly recommended for all golfers.

I purchased two of these, one for me and one for my Dad who has been an avid golfer for decades. I am just starting out and Dad says there are concepts in this book even he had not thought of. He said it would be a great resource to help me learn about and improve my game and Dad has learned a few things too. My Dad and I both recommend this book.

Thanks
Bob T.

Those of us who play goal know what unique characters we are. This book highlights all the greats from the early days of the sport up to now. Pictures galore. Spreads of early equipment. Full head shots of masks, old and new. Profiles of many of the greats to ever play the position. The innovators and the champions. A well rounded history of the insanely brave men who guard the cages. I reccomend it to all into the sport or the position.

This is a fabulous and very detailed book about the history of goaltending. The book spans from the very first goaltenders all the way to today's goalies. The book has many great pictures along with stories and interesting facts. The book got me interested right away. It shows pictures all the way from before the 1900's and up to today. Famous goalies such as, Jaques Plante, Terry Sawchuck, and many others. I highly recoment this book for just about anyone. This would be a fabulous book for any goaltender currently playing on a team. The book is so well done and easy to read and follow it really brings you into the time of the earlier goaltenders. Just overall...a great book