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2005 Mastermind semi-finalist Ed Harris, a keen golfer and captain of his local Wimbledon club, has let his grey cells loose on this charming and erudite history of one of the world's favourite sports. He explores the origins, development, the rules, the clothes, the courses and the competitions as well as famous players, records, trivia and jokes.
Sledging is the art of verbally intimidating a batsman so that he loses his concentration and gets himself out. It is also known as the art of initiating mental disintegration. The Sledger's Handbook is an absolutely hilarious romp through the history of the cricketing insult, from WG Grace to Shane Warne and his contemporaries. Who said cricket was a gentleman's game?
Firsts, Lasts & Onlys of Golf by Paul Donnelley Pdf
From Rabbit Wars waged on St. Andrew's famous Old Course to the rebellion that interrupted a Royal round, this tome is packed with facts that will tantalised and enthral. Delve into this extraordinary showcase of Firsts, Lasts and Onlys from the world of golf, and discover a myriad of incredible stories, including: The first golfer to win both the US Open and US Amateur Championship in the same year. The last ill-fated player to have been struck by lightening on Tour. The only instance of a tournament being halted by locusts.With 200 witty anecdotes portraying the undisputed and unexpected legends of the sport, you are sure to lose yourself in the most enthralling golf miscellany since records began!
Amazing But True Golf Facts by Allan Zullo,Chris Rodell Pdf
Amazing but True Golf Facts, one of AMP¿s most successful golf humor books, has been updated both inside and out! Allan Zullo and Chris Rodell have put together more astonishing, mind-boggling, and beyond belief morsels from the world of golf.Some of the more intriguing new details in Amazing But True Golf Facts include the most holes played (73); Hollywood movie star Will Smith¿s obsession with the game (he built a par 3 hole in his back yard); the surge of the Dow Jones Industrial Average every time Tiger Woods played a televised match during the 1990s; and the fact that Phil Mickelson¿s 2001 commercial that features his famous ¿backward flop¿ shot, in which Mickelson, back to the green, hits the ball backward over the head of a company¿s CEO, and into the cup, required only three takes.The original Amazing but True Golf Facts sold almost 50,000 copies and was a great-selling backlist hit for a decade. It also spawned the day-to-day Amazing but True Golf Facts calendar line, which has increased consecutively in sales over the past five years. Amazing but True Golf Facts will sail to the Top 10 Books list of every golf aficionado.
Birdies, Bogeys, and Life Lessons from the Game of Golf by Os Hillman Pdf
Live with purpose on and off the course. In golf and life, you don’t always hit a hole in one, but God uses all challenges to demonstrate his grace and mercy. In Birdies, Bogeys, and Life Lessons from the Game of Golf, writer and lifelong golfer Os Hillman shares reflections on golf and the spiritual realities that can be learned from it. Through fifty-two devotions, Os will encourage and challenge you with ● inspiring stories of golfers and the golf experience, ● personal insights about the joys and hardships of life and golf, and ● spiritual truths that help renew your relationship with God. Discover how the lessons learned in golf reveal deeper truths about God.
101 Strange But True Golf Facts by VC Brothers Pdf
It's a book full of interesting and surprising stories about the world of golf. You will discover fascinating facts that will leave you breathless about some of the most iconic events and most famous golfers in the history of golf. You will learn about the most impressive shots, the most incredible feats, and the most intense rivalries. You will discover the secrets of the most successful and talented golfers. You will also find some scandals and controversies that have rocked the world of golf over the years. In addition, it is full of funny and curious anecdotes that will keep you glued to the pages. This book is perfect for golf fans, sports enthusiasts, and curious people in general. It will take you on an exciting journey through the history of golf and leave you with a wealth of knowledge and interesting facts to share with your friends and family.
500 of the Greatest Golf Facts for the Aspiring Golfer by Squid Press Pdf
Step onto the green with 'The Ultimate Guide to Golf: 500 Facts for the Aspiring Golfer, ' a comprehensive dive into the world of golf, designed to captivate both the budding enthusiast and the seasoned aficionado. This collection tees off with the origins of golf, tracing its evolution from a simple Scottish pastime to a global phenomenon. Learn about legendary courses, record-breaking moments, and the greatest players to ever swing a club. From the intricacies of golfing technique to the etiquette of the game, this book is packed with insights, trivia, and tips that illuminate the sport's rich history and the finesse it demands. Whether you're aiming to refine your knowledge or inspire your next round, this guide is an essential companion for every golf lover's bookshelf. A perfect birthday gift or stocking filler for golf fans. Facts range in complexity to accommodate all knowledge and ability levels. 6" x 9" sized book, the perfect size to take to school, enjoy at home or take on your travels! Printed on premium paper to ensure it can be enjoyed again and again! All facts and stats have been independently fact-checked in 2024 with up-to-date references and info! Why wait any longer? Get your copy now!
Tee off your season with 101 delightful trivia on the greatest game. Did you know a Canadian coined the term “mulligan” — a noun meaning a “do-over” many recreational golfers take on the first tee after an errant drive? How about this: the creators of one of the greatest board games ever, Trivial Pursuit, also built a devilish golf course north of Toronto. Fact: the world’s most expensive golf course that is open to the public will set you back $1,000 to play just one round. Here’s one more: Scotland, where golf was invented in the Middle Ages, later banned the sport — not just once, but three times. In 101 Fascinating Golf Facts, author, historian, and award-winning golf journalist David McPherson shares these stories and 97 more tales that illustrate the sport’s rich history. Golf lovers and trivia buffs alike will love learning about these interesting and fun facts.
Renowned astronomer Sir Patrick Moore takes readers on a brief but comprehensive tour of the universe. Starting with the earth and its moon he gives the reader all the basic facts and figures about each planet and its moons, their relationships to each other and the place of our universe in space. Moore describes and explains comets, meteors and asteroids and informs the text with wit, observation and the experience of over 60 years of active observation of space.
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.
Golf clubs, the length and breadth of the UK, are hotbeds for debate. Go into any clubhouse on a Saturday afternoon and you'll find people arguing the virtues of links golf over parkland or Stableford over medal play. Every time a golf magazine produces a top 100 courses list, golfers throughout Britain begin quarrelling about its inclusions and omissions. In Great Golf Debates, Jeremy Ellwood and Fergus Bisset look at forty of golf's most disputed issues from the serious to the more light-hearted, examining them from opposing viewpoints in an entertaining yet informed manner.From 'Tiger Woods vs Jack Nicklaus' to 'Pull carts vs Carry bags' they provide convincing arguments to give supporters of both camps some added ammunition, appealing directly to every British golfer's argumentative nature. Writers for "Golf Monthly", Ellwood and Bisset's 'head-to-head' style debate features regularly in the magazine and has been a fabulous success in generating considerable interest both in letters to the magazine and debate on the Golf Monthly website where a poll is conducted. The section's popularity gives clear indication there are many issues that split opinion between Britain's golfers and that this book seeks to address a selection of the most contentious.
PGA Tour Facts and Fun by Benator Publishing, LLC,Gene Benator Pdf
Players of PGA Tour Facts and Fun: The Game will have a blast learning about the players and history of the PGA Tour, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour. This innovative game includes categories about players, tournaments, courses, awards and other unique information. Every era of men's professional golf is covered, from the early days of golf to the legends of the 20th century such as Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus and Gene Sarazen. Questions cover early historical as well as current statistics like all-time rankings, career earnings, victories, top-10 finishes and more! Great fun for the entire family or corporate "golf nut", learning to play this game is as easy as "teeing it up and swinging away." PGA Tour Facts and Fun: The Game allows any golf fan the opportunity to get into the swing of the game and get down to proving they know the most about names, faces and places on the PGA Tour. Filled with great facts, fun and hard-to-find information, PGA Tour Facts and Fun: The Game is a must have for both long-time fans and new fans!
