Unplayable Lies

Download or read book Bad Lies written by Charles Lindsay and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2010-05-15 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Bad Lies, golf's wittiest observer, photographer Charles Lindsay, celebrates the hazards and pitfalls of the game. Lindsay stakes out the diabolic border territories that encroach on golf courses -- moon-crater bunkers, waist-high fescue grass, murky lake bottoms -- to capture the unbelievable my-ball-went-where? moments that make the game so infuriating and so addictive for so many. This hilarious follow-up to Lindsay's popular Lost Balls features inspired and gorgeous color photographs, plus larger-than-life pictures of some of the world's rarest -- and oddest -- golf balls. Texts include a foreword by outspoken golf commentator Gary McCord, definitions of the game's offbeat terminology, and a meditation on the golf ball and the immortal soul.

Download or read book Babe written by Susan E. Cayleff and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most gifted athletes in the world, Babe Didrikson Zaharias dominated track and field, winning two Olympic gold medals in 1932. She went on to compete in baseball, bowling, basketball, tennis, and particularly in golf. The American public was smitten with her wit, frankness, and "unladylike" bravado. She became an American legend. The legend was challenged, however, by members of the press and society who insinuated that her femininity, even her femaleness, were suspect--that there was something different, even wrong, about this preternaturally gifted woman in a male-dominated world. She had ably used her androgyny and her powerful athleticism to promote herself, but she soon felt compelled to craft herself into a more marketable female role model--particularly in connection with the "proper" world of golf. To increase her opportunities for competitive play in this field, she became a co-founder and officer of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). As a major step in her makeover, Babe already had married George Zaharias, a wrestling promoter who was a vital partner in her constant efforts at self-promotion. But by 1950 Babe was deeply involved with a young golfer, Betty Dodd, whose for-the-record discussion of their remarkable love is included in Babe. Stricken with cancer in her prime, Babe went on to courageously and publicly fight the disease. Babe is a comprehensive, in-depth biography of a woman who was a great athlete at a time when it was extremely difficult for a woman to be her own person. Through interviews with members of Babe's family, her golf peers, and medical personnel, Cayleff caringly reveals the life and probes the legend of this unusual American hero. She unflinchingly examines the athletic community, the media, and the society that both loved and judged Babe, whose story embodies the struggle of all women who dare to transcend stereotypes and claim their own definitions and unique identities. Babe allows her to be all the hero--and all the human being--she was meant to be.

Download or read book Going Low written by Sean Eberhard and published by Gatekeeper Press. This book was released on 2020-01-13 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a golf instructional manual for players of all skill levels. It is written in easy to follow instruction with over 250 photographs. Whether you are new to golf or expert level, this book contains original and revolutionary ideas that could forever change your golf game. Book Review 1: "Sean has gone above and beyond to ensure that players of all abilities can grasp his concepts and fundamentals. The examples, explanations, and endless photography are unlike any other book I've read, making it ideal for visual learners." -- Dylan Thew, Class A PGA Professional; Director of Golf Kiawah Island Golf Club; 2018 HHIPGA Professional of the Year Book Review 2: “Golf is a passion for Sean, and he has pursued that passion to become a quintessential expert on all aspects of the game... His instructional book on golf is practical and easy to understand with its many pictorial presentations... I have benefited greatly from his advice and coaching.” -- —Michael D. Connelly, MA, JD, LFACHE

Download or read book Good Bounces and Bad Lies written by and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2005-05-01 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In Good Bounces and Bad Lies, Wright brings the reader into the world of professional golf - and professional golf broadcasting - depicting in equal measure the game's grace and tradition as well as its often raucous behind-the-scenes character. Wright tells of the ups and downs of his expansive career, relating dozens of funny and outrageous anecdotes along the way. Having known such greats as Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Steve Ballesteros, Tom Watson, and many other prominent figures in the world of golf, Wright gives the true insider's perspective."--BOOK JACKET.

Download or read book Outsiders in the Clubhouse written by Todd W. Crosset and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sociological examination of life within the subworld of women's professional golf that explores the interpersonal relations between athletes, fans, and sponsors on the LPGA tour and looks at tensions between gender, class, and prowess within the social world of golf.

Download or read book Three Up on Seventeen written by Bill Murphy and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2015-09-28 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THREE UP ON SEVENTEEN: A Collection of Chip Shots and Cheap Shots is a book by a golf junkie for golf junkies. As both a passionate player and former USGA/PGA Rules Official, Bill Murphy brings his own unique perspective of the game, cleverly connecting golf’s often difficult dots with an engaging, witty, and brilliantly clear viewpoint. The author gives a view from “inside the ropes” of South Florida’s bustling, hustling professional mini-tour and amateur circuits—including some extraordinary encounters with professional golf great Bubba Watson and a unique friendship with Julius Boros. The book includes Murphy’s often hilarious takes on some of the game’s inevitable subjects: from the Runyon-esque characters that are drawn to the game, to the gamblers, cheaters and players of every questionable ilk, and even the occasional alligator. Follow “Murph” to some of Westchester County’s most prestigious golf clubs to get a first-hand look at their infamously lush fairways and the “suits” that inhabit them. In its final pages, the golf course also becomes a bittersweet and poignant stage for author and reader alike as Murphy recalls the events of November 1963 and September 2001, his accessible narrator’s voice becoming all the more engaging, moving and indelible.

Download or read book Unplayable Lies written by Dan Jenkins and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2015-03-17 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Unplayable Lies, Dan Jenkins takes us on a tour of the links as only he can do it. Here, Dan delves into the greatest rounds of golf he's ever seen, the funniest things said on a golf course, the rivalries on tour and in the press box, the game's most magical moments--and its most absurd. Filled with well-known characters like Tiger Woods, to others like Titanic Thompson--gambler, golf hustler, accused murderer, legendary storyteller--Unplayable Lies is an ode to the game of golf and the people who play it. But it is Dan Jenkins, so nothing--even the game itself--can escape his wrath, his critical eye, or his acerbic pen. This is Dan Jenkins at his best, writing about the sport he loves the most.