Biographical Golf Books

	#2411: ARNIE & JACK (H) Palmer, Nicklaus, and Golf's Greatest Rivalry Ian O'Connor The 50-year duel of Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus propelled each to the status of American icon and helped transform a gentleman's game into a major American sport with a dedicated following. Through access to both players and hundreds of interviews, the author explores their extreme differences and sprawling influences through mini-dramas such as the 1962 U.S. Open. Remarkably, each wanted what the other had, and despite being rivals they were also dear friends. Only $19.99
	#2024--I Remember Sam Snead - HC Book When Sam Snead passed away in May 2002, he left behind a life filled with stirring accomplishments as well as stunning heartbreaks. This book includes detailed reminiscences of “Slammin’ Sammy” as told by dozens of the players and people who knew him, including Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Fuzzy Zoeller, early tour days traveling companion Johnny Bulla, and many other friends and golf writers. Only $18.95
	#2433: GOLF THE MARVELOUS MANIA (H) Alistair Cooke On a fateful day in 1964, Alistair Cooke was dragged into Van Cortland Park in New York City to play his first game of golf. He was immediately hooked, and golf became his greatest passion. The incomparable wit and mischievous charm of the great journalist/broadcaster are showcased in this collection of pieces on what he called "the marvelous mania." Included are descriptions of Arnold Palmer playing in the 102-degree San Antonio heat, dapper Gary Player winning the U.S. Open at Creve Coeur, Missouri, and Jack Nicklaus playing and winning almost everywhere. Only $24.99
	#2429: THE FINAL MISSING PIECE OF BEN HOGAN'S SECRET PUZZLE (H) V.J. Trolio with Dave Hamilton In 1954, Ben Hogan stated in Life magazine, "I have a secret." He challenged the world to find it by stating, "it is easy to see if I tell you where to look." He then wrote Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf and created a remarkable golf swing puzzle, but somehow one important piece was missing. In this new book, you will learn the final missing piece that took Hogan to the pinnacle of golfing excellence! Drawings by Brent Raklovits. Only $29.99
	#2415: THE VARDON INVASION (H) Harry's Triumphant 1900 American Tour Bob Labbance with Brian Siplo In 1899, Harry Vardon dominated competitive golf in the UK, winning nearly 75 percent of the matches and tournaments in which he participated, which led to a lucrative endorsement contract with the American-based Spaulding Company and a chance to display his skills against all the top players of the era. Vardon's tour is recreated in this portrait of golf in 1900 America, which includes many fascinating period photographs of both players and venues. Only $26.99
	#2406: THE GOLF BOOK (H) The Players, The Gear, The Strokes, The Courses, The Championships With its encyclopedic coverage, lavish images, and fascinating insights, this stunning oversize volume is the essential guide to golf in the 21st Century. History, championships, great moments, tours of coveted courses, and equipment are all covered in detail. A unique techniques section examines the shots of professionals and suggests ways players of all skill levels can improve their game. Complete with records and statistics, it makes a distinguished gift for any golfer. Only $29.99
	#2415: THE VARDON INVASION (H) Harry's Triumphant 1900 American Tour Bob Labbance with Brian Siplo In 1899, Harry Vardon dominated competitive golf in the UK, winning nearly 75 percent of the matches and tournaments in which he participated, which led to a lucrative endorsement contract with the American-based Spaulding Company and a chance to display his skills against all the top players of the era. Vardon's tour is recreated in this portrait of golf in 1900 America, which includes many fascinating period photographs of both players and venues. Only $24.99
	#2419: THE MYSTERIOUS MONTAGUE (H) A True Tale of Hollywood, Golf and Armed Robbery Leigh Montville He was a 1930s golf legend and Hollywood trickster who adamantly refused to be photographed. He never played professionally, yet sports-writing legend Grantland Rice still heralded him as "the greatest golfer in the world." Then, in 1937, the secrets of John Montague's past were exposed-leading to a sensational trial that captivated the nation. Only $19.99
	#2365: THE BEST OF BOBBY JONES ON GOLF (P) Foreward by Jack Nicklaus, Edited by Sidney L. Matthew In this collection of newspaper columns written by Bobby Jones in his heyday, he shares his crystal-clear insight into the game he loved-and played-so well. Many of the columns are instructional, offering tips for putting, the short game, and the mental aspects of golf, while others are personal reminiscences of Bobby's own on-course escapades and his take on the greatest matches every played. His advice for playing top British courses, making the most of practice time, and developing a winning attitude well stands the test of time. Only $12.99
	#2364: BOBBY JONES GOLF TIPS (P) Secrets of the Master Edited by Sidney Matthew In the 1920s, Bobby Jones ruled golf as no athlete has ruled any sport since. His 1923 run of 13 championships in 20 events entered is unequaled, as is his winning at the 1930 U.S. Amateur, U.S. Open, British Amateur, and British Open- the first and only time these prestigious tournaments have been conquered by one golfer in the same year. Written by Jones at the height of his prowess, these timeless tips, strategies, and hands-on instruction on the fundamentals of play and advanced techniques will benefit any golfer. Only $12.99
	#2317: JACK NICKLAUS: MEMORIES AND MEMENTOS FROM GOLF'S GOLDEN BEAR - H/C In his first fully illustrated autobiography, the legendary Jack Nicklaus offers the story of his life. From the thrill of winning his first U.S. Amateur title in 1959 to the heart-warming ovation after a birdie on his final hole at the 2005 British Open, Nicklaus walks us through his most significant career highlights. Includes removable facsimiles. Only $35.00
	#2315: The Michelle Wie Way - HC By John Andrisani Michelle Wie, who qualified for the LPGA at age 12, has golfers everywhere wondering how to get more power off the tee. Her successful swing allows her to hit the ball far down the fairway with astonishing control. Discover the keys to mastering Wie's power swing, accompanied by detailed, step-by-step photographs from Yasuhiro Tanabe. Only $21.99
	#2117 — Golf Annika’s Way Annika Sorenstam In her first instruction book for both men and women, the world’s great female golfer, Annika Sorenstam takes readers inside her golf game – and shows every golfer how to play and win like a pro. Hard Cover. Only $29.99
	#2351— THE SCORECARD ALWAYS LIES (H) A Year Behind the Scenes on the PGA Tour Chris Lewis As Tiger Woods broke down in tears on the 18th green at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, legions of spectators strained their eyes to read the emotion on his face. Like the millions watching on television, they knew that Tiger had just won the British Open, and that his father had recently died. Beyond that, however, they knew precious little -- only that he played with a Nike golf ball, carried an American Express card in his wallet, and, presumably, drove a Buick. They were hungry for more, but everything else about his off-course life, and those of his fellow pros, was forbiddingly well guarded. Until now. In The Scorecard Always Lies veteran Sports Illustrated golf correspondent Chris Lewis reaches past the results, stats, and sound bites to focus on the personalities and personal lives of the sport's top players. While embracing all the drama and excitement of the 2006 PGA Tour season, he takes us inside the locker rooms, hotel rooms, and private planes to deliver an unrivaled, behind-the-scenes look at the Tour and the men who play it. Lewis spent thirty weeks of the 2006 season on the road with the best golfers in the world, exploring their backstories, motivations, and preoccupations, and collecting telling, character-revealing tales. He bore witness to both the hard work and the privilege that frame their lifestyles. But he also discovered a Tour that to this point remained largely unknown -- one where a player while pursuing dreams of glory might also be suing his agent, going through a messy divorce, or looking to throw down in the locker room with one of his peers. There's John Daly trying to explain how his wife has just been taken off to jail. There's Chris Couch making a midnight, barefoot run through a derelict district of New Orleans, fearing he was about to be kidnapped, and taking refuge in a tattoo parlor. We watch as Tiger Woods tries to deal with losing his father to cancer, while refusing to abandon his fondness for blue humor. We see Phil Mickelson hanging with rock stars, sharing a Masters victory gift with a national championship-winning college football coach, and hooking up a sportswriter with a would-be groupie's phone number. All in all, we get a rare glimpse of the off-course lives of the Tour's stars and their supporting cast. At turns humorous, touching, and insightful, the book sheds new light on every aspect of Tour life, from easygoing Tuesday practice rounds to feverpitch Sunday showdowns, always taking care to show how their off-course concerns inform their every swing. Fans will savor the fullest portrait yet of a group of players who, throughout their successes and struggles, remain unfailingly smart, funny, and engaging, and make up the most intriguing subculture in all of sports. Only $26.99
	#2345— John Daly - My Life In & Out of the Rough The Truth Behind All That Bull ** You Think You Know About Me John Daly Ever since his astonishing victory in the 1991 PGA Championship, John Daly, known affectionately on the PGA Tour as "Big 'Un," has enthralled fans with his big drives, bigger personality, and "Grip It and Rip It" approach to golf and to life. Long John, usually seen with a Marlboro Light dangling from his lip, is the unchained, unpredictable, unapologetic bad boy of professional golf. "The only rules I follow," JD likes to say, "are the Rules of Golf." Daly's play-it-as-it-lays approach drives My Life in and out of the Rough, a thrillingly -- and sometimes shockingly -- candid memoir of a larger-than-life athlete battling assorted addictions (alcohol, gambling, chocolate, sex), his weight, and, perhaps worst of all, divorce lawyers. (He's been married four times.) A two-time major winner before he turned thirty, John Daly is one of the most popular athletes in the world. Taking readers with him off the fairway and into his $1.5-million motor home for a rollicking ride through his life -- an ever-churning world of booze, burgers, casinos, country music, and breathtaking moonshots -- Daly reveals how a down-home Everyman from Arkansas managed to rise to the peak of the golf world, escape from the depths of abject depression, and, finally, take control of his life. Well, sort of. Only $13.99**
	#1098 — Hogan--Paperback The Man Who Played For Glory Gene Gregston An authentic and gripping book about a man who not only was the greatest golfer of his day but who remains a thoroughly puzzling human being. This may be as close as you get to Ben Hogan. Only $14.99
	#1649 — Good Bounces And Bad Lies - Hardcover Ben Wright and Michael Shiels Ben Wrights' articulate prose and ability to tell a tale are unrivaled. Only $24.99 golf biographies
	#1717 — I Remember Ben Hogan - Hardcover Mike Towle In I Remember Ben Hogan, dozens of Hogan's confidants, fellow golf pros, business associates, and acquaintances candidly reveal their memories of and insights into "the Hawk." Included are more than 100 original stories and observations offered especially for this book. Only $18.99
	#1718 — I Remember Augusta Mike Towle I REMEMBER AUGUSTA, A Stroll Down Memory and Magnolia Lane's at America's Most Fascinating Golf Club, Home of the Masters Tournament is a compilation of hundreds of the best memories of Augusta and the Masters. Golf professionals, club members, writers, and fans share their remembrances of golf's most sacred grounds. Entertaining, informative, revealing and respectful, this book covers sources of different generations and walks of life to present a balanced look covering all the decades. Only $18.99
	#1722 — I Remember Payne Stewart Michael Arkush On October 25, 1999, Payne Stewart's remarkable life and brilliant golf career ended when he died tragically. I Remember Payne Stewart biography golf book captures testimonials from dozens of people who new him best. Only $18.99
	#1740 — Fine Green Line John Paul Newport The Fine Green Line details what happens when a man obsessed with golf leaves home for a year to pursue his dream. Only $23.99
	#1746 — Payne Stewart Story Larry Guest A golf based story of the life and times of one of the most charismatic Tour professionals the PGA Tour has ever known. Only $24.99
	#1781 — The Old Man The Biography Of Walter J. Travis Bob Labbance The Old Man is not just a lesson in golf history, but also a celebration of one man's enduring contributions to the greatest game of all. Only $29.99
	#1854--Bobby Jones Extra Sidney L. Matthew Legendary golfer Bobby Jones made thousands of headlines during his storied but brief sports career. Sidney L. Matthew has now compiled more than 200 front-page newspaper features into a fascinating book that offers a unique portrait of Jones and his celebrity, as well as early 20th century history. Each front-page article is reproduced in full, with period photographs. Readers will find the journalistic sports writing of the time unforgettable in its elegance and reverence for this man and his amazing grasp of the time. Just as interesting are the incidental headlines alongside of the stories of the 1920s and 1930s Only $34.99

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