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"I was able to pursue my dream but the odds were long. Looking back, I saw much of what I learned could easily apply to other professions. I learned these things on a golf course but they can work anywhere," said author Keith Gockenbach. "Don't sell yourself short in golf or in life." read more

"Stoke Park is delighted to be associated with the British Sports Book Awards in its 10th Anniversary. With the introduction of the new golf book award we recognise the value and importance of books within our game," said Stuart Collier, Director of Golf at Stoke Park. read more

Evan enriches the photographic experience by including a story about each shot, allowing the reader "to get inside the head" of this photographic genius. Whether shooting from a helicopter, a cherry-picker or climbing an 80 foot sand dune to gain the most intriguing perspective, Evan goes to great lengths to capture these amazing images. read more

"Those who've read my first book, "The Schoolboy", will recall Mark Crowe as the antagonistic bully," said Tony Rosa, author of "Birdie". "Some might even go so far as to call him a hoodlum. But I think it's important and even interesting to show, that once you get to know him and understand his behavior, it's possible to change your initial perception." read more

"I have always thought that, of all the books I have done, 'A Personal Journey' was a particularly good one with its wonderful selection of pictures and the excellent text that accompanied the photos," said Arnold Palmer. "I enjoyed working with Tom Hauser on the book and felt we created an interesting chronicle of my golfing career and my life." read more

Ron Kaspriske, The Digest Editor Golf Digest Magazine: "With Conditioning for Golf, Ralph Simpson and Pete Draovitch have demonstrated once again why no one is more conscientious and innovative in getting (and keeping) golfers healthy. Very original." read more

Teachers all around the world come to seminars conducted by Jim Hardy to hear his original thoughts on the golf swing. It's a knowledge built from 44 years around the game that has included playing on the PGA and Champions Tours, designing and managing golf courses and his tireless research on swing mechanics. And in SOLID CONTACT: A Top Golf Coach's Guide to Learning Your Swing DNA and Instantly Striking the Ball Better Than Ever, Hardy builds upon this expertise to show all golfers how to take control of their own swing. read more

"The book, along with Joey's years of experience and expertise working with the top Tour players in the world, has been the cornerstone of the curriculum here at The GolfGym Academy," said GolfGym president, Ken Pierce. read more

"The unique role that golf courses continue to play, in terms of providing environmental, social and economic value to their local community or region, is a message of utmost importance," said Rick Phelps, ASGCA president. read more

By turns hilarious, haunting, and historic, Let There Be Pebble reveals the utter uniqueness -- the people, the rich history, the unforgettable setting and sporting culture -- of this one-of-a-kind golfing cathedral. read more

Michael Breed explains the technique that golfers like Dave Stockton, Billy Casper, Horton Smith and Bobby Locke have all used successfully, but instructors have been failing to teach for decades. read more

Stockton reveals the putting secrets that have helped revitalize the short games of players at every handicap level -- from Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy to the hundreds of 18-handicappers Stockton sees. read more

"If cutting the ball is frustrating you, please read Slice-Free Golf," Gary Player wrote in the he book's forward. "By following Brian's clear step-by-step program, you will develop more consistency, greater distance off the tee, and more enjoyment on the golf course. And your score will improve." read more

Readers get a rare glimpse of a vanished world through Kilpatrick's recollections of the daily routines of his father as a dedicated greenkeeper and of his own experiences as a caddy. read more

"18 Greatest Irish Golf Holes" is a large and luxurious book, elegant and beautiful, limited to just 5,000 hand-numbered copies in bespoke slipcases. Printed at the world's finest print house, Editoriale Bortolazzi Stei (EBS) in Verona, the book is very much a collectible objet d'art. read more

 
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