Life Is Like A Golfcourse

Author : C. D. Wood
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781475936605

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Life Is Like a Golfcourse by C. D. Wood Pdf

Golf has come a long way from the Highlands of Scotland. It has grown to become a multi-billion dollar a year industry and has captivated the interest of people of all ages, all over the world. The concept of using common activities to teach valuable principles for living is not new. The many parables that Jesus Christ taught used images that were common to life. This isn't the first book written to draw analogies between the game of golf and the game of life, but it is unique in that the author has included some of his own life stories. During the time that he worked on a beautiful golf course as it was being built, he felt prompted to write down some of the insights and comparisons to life, from a Christian perspective, that God was showing him. This little book is simply meant to be a vehicle to direct heart and mind from earthly things onto things above. Jesus is still speaking to the hearts of people today. Read on, and see what He is saying to you!

Author : C. D. Wood
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1475936613

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Life Is Like a Golfcourse by C. D. Wood Pdf

Golf has come a long way from the Highlands of Scotland. It has grown to become a multi-billion dollar a year industry and has captivated the interest of people of all ages, all over the world. The concept of using common activities to teach valuable principles for living is not new. The many parables that Jesus Christ taught used images that were common to life. This isnt the first book written to draw analogies between the game of golf and the game of life, but it is unique in that the author has included some of his own life stories. During the time that he worked on a beautiful golf course as it was being built, he felt prompted to write down some of the insights and comparisons to life, from a Christian perspective, that God was showing him. This little book is simply meant to be a vehicle to direct heart and mind from earthly things onto things above. Jesus is still speaking to the hearts of people today. Read on, and see what He is saying to you!

Author : Team Golfwell
Publisher : Pacific Trust Holdings Nz Limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-10
Category : Golf
ISBN : 0473478757

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Golf by Team Golfwell Pdf

Golf quotations from Tiger Woods and many others. Funny, thought-provoking quotations and golf stories from PGA Tour players, bestselling writers, and people from all walks of life are in this book. A creative collection of wonderful and entertaining quotes about life and golf! A wonderful reference for golf speeches and golf gatherings.

Author : Martin Wells
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-28
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781789047820

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No One Playing by Martin Wells Pdf

This is a story about a strange encounter on the golf course with someone who, on the face of it, knows nothing about golf but who ends up teaching the author about the inner game and questioning his approach to golf and to life itself. It's not just about golf or sport, nor about improvement or progress or how to do something. If anything, it points to a way of living effortlessly that is free and harmonious, that is, to the essence of mindfulness and non-duality. Each of the nineteen chapters contains a lesson which the author palpably resists for the first few holes. But, gradually he comes to realise the profound truth in the teachings of the stranger and begins to understand the radical perspective of no one playing.

Author : Bubba Watson
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780785292036

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Up and Down by Bubba Watson Pdf

He was a small-town boy who burst onto the international golf scene with a dramatic hook shot from deep in the woods to win the Masters— before the game he loved almost killed him. Opening up about the toll that chasing and achieving his dream of being a champion golfer took on his mental health, Bubba Watson shares his powerful story of the breaking point that gave him clarity. Bubba Watson is known as the big-hitting left-handed golfer who plays with the pink driver—the small-town kid who grew up as a child golf prodigy before going on to win two Masters Tournaments, competing in the Olympics, and rising to be the number two golfer in the world. But every dream comes with a price. Feeling that he was never good enough, Bubba began to let the constant criticism from fans and commentators haunt his thoughts. Success in the game he loved was killing him. In Up and Down, Bubba opens up about his debilitating anxiety attacks, the death of his father and namesake, adopting his children, and how reaching a breaking point professionally and personally drew him closer to his family and God. Golf is what Bubba Watson does, but it is not who he is. Through his story, you'll learn how Bubba: Overcame his anxiety and feelings of inadequacy Found his true identity not in the standards of the world, but in the God who already knows he is enough Learned to trust God with his gifts, family, and biggest dreams Became the husband, father, friend, and mentor he was called to be Life, like golf, is filled with ups and downs. Up and Down is the inspiring story of an imperfect man striving to become the best person he can be—wherever the course may take him.

Author : Tom Coyne
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781476754291

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A Course Called Scotland by Tom Coyne Pdf

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * “One of the best golf books this century.” —Golf Digest Tom Coyne’s A Course Called Scotland is a heartfelt and humorous celebration of his quest to play golf on every links course in Scotland, the birthplace of the game he loves. For much of his adult life, bestselling author Tom Coyne has been chasing a golf ball around the globe. When he was in college, studying abroad in London, he entered the lottery for a prized tee time in Scotland, grabbing his clubs and jumping the train to St. Andrews as his friends partied in Amsterdam; later, he golfed the entirety of Ireland’s coastline, chased pros through the mini-tours, and attended grueling Qualifying Schools in Australia, Canada, and Latin America. Yet, as he watched the greats compete, he felt something was missing. Then one day a friend suggested he attempt to play every links course in Scotland and qualify for the greatest championship in golf. The result is A Course Called Scotland, “a fast-moving, insightful, often funny travelogue encompassing the width of much of the British Isles” (GolfWeek), including St. Andrews, Turnberry, Dornoch, Prestwick, Troon, and Carnoustie. With his signature blend of storytelling, humor, history, and insight, Coyne weaves together his “witty and charming” (Publishers Weekly) journey to more than 100 legendary courses in Scotland with compelling threads of golf history and insights into the contemporary home of golf. As he journeys Scotland in search of the game’s secrets, he discovers new and old friends, rediscovers the peace and power of the sport, and, most importantly, reaffirms the ultimate connection between the game and the soul. It is “a must-read” (Golf Advisor) rollicking love letter to Scotland and golf as no one has attempted it before.

Author : C D Wood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798640209785

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Life is Like a Golf Course by C D Wood Pdf

Golf has come a long way from the Highlands of Scotland. It has grown to become a multi-billion dollar a year industry and has captivated the interest of people of all ages, all over the world. Also, the concept of using common activities to teach valuable principles for living isn't new. The many parables Jesus Christ taught used metaphors that were common to life. This isn't the first book written to draw analogies between the game of golf and the game of life, but it is unique in that the author has included some of his own stories and experiences. During the time he worked on a beautiful golf course as it was being built, he felt prompted to write down some of the insights and comparisons to life, from a Christian perspective, that God was showing him.This little book is simply meant to be a vehicle to direct heart and mind from earthly things to things above.Jesus is still speaking to the hearts of people today.Read on and see what He is saying to you!

Author : Bill Murray,George Peper
Publisher : Crown
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2000-05-16
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780767905220

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Cinderella Story by Bill Murray,George Peper Pdf

One of the funniest, most beloved, and most often quoted entertainers in the world tells his tale of Life and Golf--and of somehow surviving both. With his brilliant creation, groundskeeper Carl Spackler, and the outrageous success of the film Caddyshack firmly etched into the American consciousness, Bill Murray and golf have become synonymous. Filled with Murray's trademark deadpan and dead-on humor, Cinderella Story chronicles his love affair with golf from the life lessons he learned as a caddy--"how to smoke, curse, play cards. But more important, when to"--to his escapades on the Pro-Am golf circuit at the Augusta National and as a fan at the Masters, the U.S. Open, and the Western Open. An up-by-the-bootstraps tale of a man, his muse, and our society's fascination with a little white ball, Cinderella Story is one pilgrim's bemused path through the doglegs.

Author : Amy L. Bacon
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781603449663

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Life in Bronze by Amy L. Bacon Pdf

A disciple of Classical sculpture in a time of pervasive abstract modernism, Lawrence M. Ludtke (1929–2007) of Houston imbued his creations with a sense of movement and realism through his attention to detail, anatomy, and proportion. As a skilled athlete who played professional baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers organization, Ludtke brought to his art a fascination with musculature and motion that empowered him to capture the living essence of his subjects. As author Amy L. Bacon shows in this sensitive biography, Ludtke’s gentle humanity and sensitivity shines through his work; his sculpture truly projects character, purpose, and personality. Ludtke, a Fellow in the National Sculpture Society (US) and a Corresponding Member of the Royal Academy of British Sculptors, became well-known for his portrait and figurative art. His works grace the halls and grounds of the United States Air Force Academy, Johns Hopkins Medical School, Rice University, Texas A&M University, CIA headquarters, the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Pentagon, Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library, and the National Battlefield Park at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He has also created significant liturgical art, most notably a life-size Pietá for St. Mary’s Seminary in Houston and a Christ and Child for Travis Park Methodist Church in San Antonio. Based on personal interviews with the artist as well as his family, friends, colleagues, and patrons such as H. Ross Perot, Life in Bronze: Lawrence M. Ludtke, Sculptor places Ludtke’s art within the context of the American figurative art tradition. The author explains how Ludtke was influenced by Italian-born Pompeo Coppini, whose monumental art has especially marked Texas and whose clay Ludtke inherited and used as his own favored modeling medium. Bacon meticulously details how Ludtke’s research into the lives and careers of his subjects was married to his attention to technique and talent. His own life story figures crucially in the creation of those character studies his sculptures so beautifully represent.

Author : Arnold Palmer
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781250085955

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A Life Well Played by Arnold Palmer Pdf

A Life Well Played offers wisdom and lessons from on and off the golf course by the legendary golfer Arnold Palmer. The instant New York Times bestseller This book is Palmer’s parting gift to the world -- a treasure trove of entertaining anecdotes and timeless wisdom that readers, golfers and non-golfers alike, will celebrate and cherish. No one has won more fans around the world and no player has had a bigger impact on the sport of golf than Arnold Palmer. In fact, Palmer is considered by many to be the most important professional golfer in history, an American icon. In A Life Well Played, Palmer takes stock of the many experiences of his life, bringing new details and insights to some familiar stories and sharing new ones. This book is for Arnie's Army and all golf fans but it is more than just a golf book; Palmer had tremendous success off the course as well and is most notable for his exemplary sportsmanship and business success, while always giving back to the fans who made it all possible. Gracious, fair, and a true gentleman, "Arnie" was the gold standard of how to conduct yourself in your career, life, and relationships. Perfect for men and women of all ages, his final book offers advice and guidance, sharing personal stories of his career on the course, success in business, and the great relationships that gave meaning to his life.

Author : Deepak Chopra, M.D.
Publisher : Harmony
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2003-03-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781400050888

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Golf for Enlightenment by Deepak Chopra, M.D. Pdf

Deepak Chopra has discovered the delights—and frustrations—of golf, and he is passionate about the game. Confronted by the wild ups and downs of his own play, he consulted with golf professionals and developed a new approach to the game that any golfer can follow—from the novice to the expert. The results can be measured not only in increased enjoyment and skill, but also in greater wisdom about life beyond the 18th hole. Chopra’s own game has improved dramatically since incorporating the elements of his program. Instead of focusing on the mechanics of a “perfect” swing, Chopra reveals how golf can be mastered through mindfulness, a form of awareness that combines sharp focus and relaxation at the same time. Expanded awareness, he tells us, can accomplish much more than external mechanics to improve one’s game. But Golf for Enlightenment is also an engrossing story about Adam, an Everyman who is playing a terrible round of golf when he meets a mysterious young teaching pro named Leela. In seven short but profound lessons detailing spiritual strategies, she teaches Adam the essence of a game that has much to explain about life itself. Chopra has spent the last year taking the unique message in Golf for Enlightenment nationwide, teaching the essential tenets of his program at lectures and seminars to golfers everywhere. His message continues to help players turn an obsession into a positive life path.

Author : Tennison Hubbard
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2023-02-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781098070137

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Church on the Golf Course by Tennison Hubbard Pdf

Do you ever wish you could strengthen your faith and biblical understanding while playing the great sport of golf? Church on the Golf Course masterfully accomplishes just that. In a simple yet profound way, Tennison Hubbard produces this short book to help you to: aEURC/ Identify the Seven Christian Virtues in the Bible and on the golf course aEURC/ Pinpoint these virtues in yourself and improve on them aEURC/ Walk the righteous path while playing the game you love Once youaEUR(tm)ve finished Church on the Golf Course, youaEUR(tm)ll understand who you are and why you are the way you are a little better. By the end, youaEUR(tm)ll gain some humility, be excited to make a few changes in your golf game and in your life, and recapture the nostalgia you had for golf when you first started playing the game. These eleven condensed chapters are guaranteed to help you play golf and live your life as an ambassador for Christ.

Author : John Newport
Publisher : Crown Archetype
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2010-01-20
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780767908955

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The Fine Green Line by John Newport Pdf

What happens when a man leaves home for a year to pursue his dream? One day, playing a particularly spectacular round of golf, husband and father John Paul Newport suddenly tastes what it's like to be a pro. Deciding to take a year off and hit the road playing golf's mini-tour circuit, Newport embarks on a wild trip through America's fairways. Over the course of his journey inside the somewhat shady, often hilarious underbelly of professional golf, he uncovers a world of people so totally addicted to golf, to the delusion of achievable perfection, that they sacrifice everything else to the quest. He also discovers the nature of his own obsession with the game, and how this constant pursuit of perfection on the golf course reflects the same challenges and frustrations one encounters in life. What does it take to master such an intricate, unpredictable game? In golf, as in life, why is one so consistently incapable of acting up to one's clearly established potential? As Newport struggles to cross that Fine Green Line--the infinitely subtle yet critical difference between the top golf professionals and those who never quite make it--he realizes that life, like golf, doesn't let you get away with anything. This is a story about letting go of fear, facing challenges, and embracing risks--a compelling personal journey that captures many of the frustrations and elations of midlife both on and off the course.

Author : Jay Revell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 195623702X

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Swing, Walk, Repeat by Jay Revell Pdf

Author : Lynn Blackwood
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-10
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780557574582

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'C' If You Agree by Lynn Blackwood Pdf

What happens when you put aside buying and selling and consider the difference that one clever word can make in your day and your performance?Author Lynn Blackwood answers this question and more in ‘C’ If You Agree, a book that encompasses over twenty years of sales experience into a collection of words of wisdom geared towards success for individuals and corporate leaders.Even though this book was created to mainly serve men and women whose daily livelihood is in sales, the ideas really have a much broader appeal. This book teaches effective and proven techniques that can be incorporated into your overall business approach, and into your daily life. The advice and examples provided are effective in all corporate environments and industries.