Great Moments Of The U S Open

Author : Robert Williams,Michael Trostel
Publisher : Firefly Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Golf
ISBN : 1770851887

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Great Moments of the U.S. Open by Robert Williams,Michael Trostel Pdf

GREAT MOMENTS OF THE U.S. OPEN is a compilation of the most unforgettable chip shots, birdies and putts witnessed in the 111-year history of the U.S. Open, America's greatest and oldest golf tournament. Long-standing rivals, stalwart champions and comeback heroes go wood to iron on the green, leading to the most memorable, knuckle-biting displays of skill in the history of the majors. From American Francis Ouimet's shocking victory over top British professionals in 1913, to Jack Nicklaus' edging of Arnold Palmer in 1962 for his first Open win, to Tiger Woods' breathtaking comeback on a broken leg to capture the 2008 Open -- the gutsiest, classiest and most improbable victories are recounted here. GREAT MOMENTS OF THE U.S. OPEN contains 28 memorable victories. These include: *Billy Burke in 1931; 144 holes to defeat George Von Elm in playoff *Ken Venturi in 1964; holds on at Congressional after suffering heat stroke *Gary Player in 1965; the first international champ in 45 years *Tony Jacklin in 1970; wins by seven strokes and is the first European champ in 50 years *Tom Watson in 1982; miraculous chip-in on the 71st hole to win *Tiger Woods in 2000; dominating performance to win by 15 strokes at Pebble Beach *Rory McIlroy in 2011; sets scoring record in rout of field. For all its hushed moments and idyllic settings, golf is about passion, prowess and thrills. These 28 stories go beyond the leader boards directly to the heart of the game. Five chapters encapsulate the tournament's colourful history through its great stories. These are the victories that heralded significant changes in the sport. They are the underdogs who had to overcome injuries and sickness to become champions. And they are the comeback heroes and the dominant champs who make it look easy. The book is lavishly illustrated with stunning photographs of the championship artefacts held by the USGA Museum. Readers will also enjoy some of the world's best golf action and course photography. Complete with essays focusing on U.S. Open course design, history, international players and near misses and collapses, 'Great Moments of the U.S. Open' provides readers a unique and authoritative view on the best of America's most prestigious golf tournament. Colour photographs

Author : Todd Mishler
Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1931599459

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Great Moments in Wisconsin Sports by Todd Mishler Pdf

Calling all Wisconsin sports fans! This collection of sports stories and achievements, from the author of Cold Wars: 40 + Years of Packer-Viking, covers individual and team accomplishments across multiple sports and various levels of competition. Includes trivia, factoids, off-beat moments, weird/freak plays, black and white photographs, and lightearted accounts. In addition, a general compendium of records, streaks, and amazing moments complements the more than 40 greatest moments in Wisconsin sports.

Author : Tom Callahan
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-22
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781324004288

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Gods at Play: An Eyewitness Account of Great Moments in American Sports by Tom Callahan Pdf

A beautifully observed narrative of American sport: character, grit, tragedy, unremarked heroism, and, always, the illuminating story behind the story. As a columnist for Time magazine, among many other publications, Tom Callahan witnessed an extraordinary number of defining moments in American sport across four decades. He takes us from Roberto Clemente clinching his 3,000th, and final, regular-season hit in Pittsburgh; to ringside for the Muhammad Ali–George Foreman fight in Zaire; and to Arthur Ashe announcing, at a news conference, that he’d tested positive for HIV. There are also little-known private moments: Joe Morgan whispering thank you to a virtually blind Jackie Robinson on the field at the 1972 World Series, or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar saying he was more interested in being a good man than in being the greatest basketball player. Brimming with colorful vignettes and enlivened by Callahan’s eye for detail, Gods at Play offers surprising portraits of the most celebrated names in sports. Roger Rosenblatt calls Callahan “the most complete sportswriter in America. He knows the most and writes the best."

Author : Bill Williams
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781514453735

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Vardon in America by Bill Williams Pdf

The objective of this book is to illustrate how golf became such a popular pastime in America. The roles people played in making that so are long-forgotten, distant memories with the exception of a few, like Harry Vardon. But for overpopulation in Europe and political strife, which led to a mass exodus to North America, it is conceivable that golf would be no more thought of in this country than cricket, rugby, or soccer. The lowly golf professionals that escaped abject poverty and war for a better life and Harry Vardon were instrumental in growing the game. We owe them a debt that can never be repaid.

Author : Bill Williams
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781543481358

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Ted Ray by Bill Williams Pdf

This book is about Edward Ted Ray who was born in the village of Gorey, on the east coast of the island of Jersey near Grouville, which was the nursery of many famous golfers, including the legendary Harry Vardon. Ted was one of the biggest stars in professional golf, considered a mighty driver of the golf ball and a prince of putters. He won the Open Championship in 1912, the US Open in 1920, and many other prestigious tournaments in Great Britain and mainland Europe. He played for Great Britain against the USA in 1921 at Gleneagles and in 1926 at Wentworth. He was the player captain of the Great Britain team in the first ever Ryder Cup match of 1927. Ted would also represent England against Scotland on nine occasions in their annual team matches, as well as Englands nonplaying captain in the 1930s. Ted Ray toured the USA, along with Harry Vardon, in 1913 and 1920 to promote and popularize golf in the Americas. He, like many of the greats of the game, is one of the forgotten men of golf. The book endeavors to spotlight a golfer who is now a distant memory and one that has inexplicably never been inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Union Square & Co.
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-07
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781402783982

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One Week in June: The U.S. Open by Anonim Pdf

An insider’s pass to the world’s greatest golf tournament! The U.S. Open, generally considered the preeminent golf championship in the world, is contested on some of the nations finest courses—from the rolling hills of Winged Foot to the famed fairways of Baltusral to the breathtaking holes of Pebble Beach that overlook Carmel Bay. Tom Kite describes the tournament as "without a doubt the most physically, psychologically, and emotionally exhausting event we play," while Jack Nicklaus ranks it as the number one major. One Week in June: The U.S. Open takes fans behind the scenes, giving them a rare and privileged peek into the tournament: its glorious history, finest moments, and even its quirkiest happenings. It features pieces by many of our best-known sportswriters, from Grantland Rice to Dan Jenkins and Rick Reilly, as well as the words of the golf greats themselves.

Author : Brian Howell
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781614785521

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Golf by Brian Howell Pdf

Best Sport Ever: Golf takes readers from the beginnings of golf to present day with a focus on the legends, the amazing stories, and the unique characteristics that makes the sport great. Discover the early games of golf, the equipment used in the game then and now, the thrill of the first hole-in-one, and the achievements of Phil Mickelson, Jack Nicklaus, Walter Hagen, Mickey Wright, and so many others in this amazing overview of the Best Sport Ever: Golf! Through colorful descriptions, a glossary, additional resources, engaging sidebars that go "beyond the basics" into advanced skills and health benefits, and more, the Best Sport Ever series is a can't miss for today's sports fan. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author : David Shribman,Richard "Pete" Peterson
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781623680640

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50 Great Moments in Pittsburgh Sports by David Shribman,Richard "Pete" Peterson Pdf

A century of Pittsburgh’s rich sports history is celebrated through 50 greatest moments in this volume, culled from the coverage by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Among the storied past of athletics in the Pennsylvanian city, this collection highlights such events as the Pirates at the World Series; Steelers' Super Bowls; the Penguins with their back-to-back Stanley Cups; the era when Carnegie “Tech,” Duquesne, and Pitt were all playing college bowls; and boxing title bouts fought by Harry Greb, Teddy Yaroz, and Billy Conn. These moments and others from the wide spectrum of franchises and Hall of Fame athletes in Pittsburgh’s history are celebrated in a commemorative format that illustrates why Pittsburgh has earned the title of the “Best Sports City” more than once and why “City of Champions” has come to describe the town time and time again.

Author : Andrew Janik
Publisher : Clarkson Potter
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-28
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781101907009

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A Graphic History of Sport by Andrew Janik Pdf

Every sport has its legends . . . THE RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE THE BATTLE OF THE SEXES THE PINE TAR INCIDENT THE STEEL CURTAIN PHI SLAMA JAMA A Graphic History of Sport presents artist Andrew Janik’s survey of the weird and wonderful world of athletic competition. The unforgettable plays and over-the-top personalities, the heated rivalries and storied dynasties— all come to vivid life in a series of illustrations filled with subtle wit and a modern design aesthetic. Each illustration is paired with a detailed historic overview as well as surprising stats and trivia, capturing a true sports fan’s delight in the games we love to love and the players we love to hate.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1330 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Golf
ISBN : CORNELL:31924086638073

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USGA Journal and Turf Management by Anonim Pdf

Author : Alex Narey
Publisher : Welbeck
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-23
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781802795677

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The World's Greatest Golf Courses From Above by Alex Narey Pdf

Golfers forever dream about playing in the most iconic locations, such as the beautiful Augusta National, the testing Valderrama or the legendary St Andrews, and The World's Greatest Golf Courses from Above provides them with a unique perspective of these great golf challenges. Each of the world's most celebrated courses is illustrated using Google Earth's incredible satellite imagery and then described in expert detail alongside the course history and design, the signature holes and the tactics for playing them. In this brand new, updated and expanded edition, The World's Greatest Golf Courses from Above brings these awe-inspiring courses vividly to life and it is the next best thing to actually playing them.

Author : United States Tennis Association
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-14
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781683353157

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US Open by United States Tennis Association Pdf

Timed to coincide with the US Open’s 50th anniversary, this exquisitely produced book celebrates the most electrifying event in tennis. All of the key moments and unforgettable personalities from the competition’s 50-year history are brought to life by vibrant, exclusive photography. This book provides a comprehensive look at the tournament, from the early years of tennis legends such as Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe to iconic players such as Roger Federer and Serena Williams. Original contributions from journalists, players, coaches, and notable fans stand alongside gorgeous photography of the many household names who have made their mark competing on the game’s biggest stage. A perfect gift for any tennis fan, this book is a richly visual tribute to the sport, its fans, and its champions.

Author : Editors of Lyons Press
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493017034

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Golfer's eBook Gift Set by Editors of Lyons Press Pdf

Looking for that perfect gift for the golfer who has everything? How about the gift of history? This three-volume set contains bestselling collections from golf’s greatest moments, collected and told by professional sports journalists. From The Links goes deep into golf’s history to cull funny moments from the time the sport started in Scotland up through the 2010 Masters. In 1986 Masters, Augusta-based journalist John Boyette tells the story of one of the Golden Bear’s greatest comebacks. And Golf’s All-Time Firsts, Mosts, Leasts, and a Few Nevers will give you plenty of trivia, anecdotes, and green-related humor for the next time you’re on the links. Fore!

Author : Joshua Shifrin
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780762790289

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From the Links by Joshua Shifrin Pdf

It’s a golf hall of fame, shame, and arcane. Collected in this handsome volume are more than one hundred of golf’s greatest moments—from the famous to the long forgotten—from the links of Scotland in the 1800s to the 1938 U.S. Open, the 1954 US Women’s Open to the 2010 Masters, and even to the little known Martini Invitational in 1971… and starring the giants of the game down to the struggling pros and amateurs. Told in a whimsical fashion, these are stories of triumph, amazing holes-in-one and other feats, hilarious gaffes, classic matchups, heart-racing final rounds, trailblazing careers, monumental breakdowns, and other incredible events no reader will ever forget. There’s the story of Jack “The Golden Bear” Nicklaus and Gary “The Black Knight” Player being attacked by killer bees on a course in South Africa in 1966; the 1954 US Women’s Open Championship won by the pioneering Babe Zaharias just one month after cancer surgery; four holes-in-one, on the same hole, in the 1989 US Open at Oak Hill Country Club, in under two hours; and much, much more.

Author : David Barrett
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2007-04-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 081093387X

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Golf Courses of the U.S. Open by David Barrett Pdf

Playing in the U.S. Open is every golfer's dream--a chance to play the best golf courses ever created. "Golf Courses of the U.S. Open" is the next best thing, profiling these 50 amazing courses, such as Pebble Beach, Pinehurst No. 2, and Winged Foot Golf Club.