Swing out of the rough and onto the green and drive your golf knowledge to new heights. Discover the weird and wonderful playing techniques of the pros, the minutiae of golf course design, stats from major golf tournaments, the evolution of golf equipment, and the ups-and-downs of those unsung heroes of the golf course-the caddies. You may be a pro on the course, but can you score a hole-in-one when it comes to your golf trivia or do you bail out at the first sign of trouble? Do you know how many dimples are on a regulation golf ball? Can you name the youngest player to achieve the career Grand Slam? Book jacket.

From choosing clubs to fine-tuning swings to mastering golf lingo, the newly revised Golfer's Bible is the most up-to-date and complete introduction to America's favorite weekend game. 100 photos.

How do the world’s greatest golfers improve their game? Practice, sure, but Roland Minton says mathematics and statistics are also key to their success. Golf by the Numbers analyzes the mathematical strategies behind the sport, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at how numbers drive the game. Computers, GPS trackers, swing simulators, and high-speed cameras have introduced new and exciting ways of seeing and understanding the complicated and endlessly fascinating game of golf. Players like Phil Mickelson are so good because they review the results of every swing they take. Minton’s comprehensive analysis of statistics taken from the PGA Tour’s ShotLink system walks readers through the mountains of data that pros use to inform and refine their play. The result is an insider’s perspective of how the world’s greatest golfers apply mathematics to the sport. Minton discusses randomness in golf (especially how much luck is involved in putting) as well as aggressive and cautious strategies both on and off the greens, and he explains, by the numbers, just how Tiger Woods was so dominant from 2004 to 2009. Here is a book that tells some truly engaging stories of modern golf, featuring famous players and memorable tournaments, all through the lens of elementary probability theory. Minton’s informal style and clear and direct explanations make even the most detailed discussions accessible to all curious-minded golfers. His mathematical morsels are not only enjoyable to read—they may even help you improve your game.

This practical but fun pocket guide contains all the need-to-know facts about the popular pastime of golf. An ideal gift, it provides a unique mix of reference information, practical tips and fascinating trivia. From birdies and eagles to best nines and plus fours, it's packed with essential information for the golfing enthusiast.

Baseball has been the subject of more literature, films, and visual art than any other sport. This handy book celebrates the ever-popular sport by paying tribute to the most memorable, awe-inspiring, surprising, and never-bettered moments in the sport's history.

"The Golfer's Bible" is the newest edition to the successful line of HCSB specialty Bibles. Featuring a British tan, bonded-leather binding with a gold foil-embossed insignia, this pocket Bible contains devotional thoughts, quotes, and tips for golfers, plus a ribbon marker.

What can Jesus teach you about golf? If you love golf and the Lord or want to know more about either this book of devotionals is for you. Written by an amateur who knows something about both golf and the Lord, Golf By the Books relates the two topics in ways that inform, entertain and illuminate. Harry Underwood integrates information from the USGA's The Rules of Golf and the Bible. Here is the opportunity to learn and reflect on the game of golf while, at the same time, praising and meditating on God and God's creation. You can skim these 52 devotionals quickly for entertainment. Then, for spiritual nourishment, go back and savor each one, reflecting on the enjoyment of sport and the majesty of the Lord who created the terra firma to play upon as well as the creatures that play upon it. Golfers, spouses of golfers and all who want to learn more about the game will find inspiration. Through the use of comparisons and illustrations, the devotionals link actions and observations on the course with life lessons grounded in the Holy Scriptures.

Although popular author Phil Callaway offers no guarantee for a lower golf score, he does offer 40 short devotionals full of warm, humorous, and enjoyable reflections on the sport Mark Twain called "a good walk ruined." "This isn't a book about the mechanics of golf. Thousands of those are already available. This is a book about life. Golf is a useful game, teaching us more about life and faith than we think...if we will only listen." Phil Callaway Duffers old and young will appreciate the wisdom and grace found in this a new addition to the Outdoor Insights pocket devotional series. A great read while waiting at the tee, in the clubhouse, or during a quiet evening at home.