National Golf Month
 
18 holes with Bing : golf, life, and lessons from Dad
by Nathaniel Crosby

In a love letter to his father, former professional golfer Nathaniel Crosby shares memories of Bing Crosby on the golf course, and the lessons he taught him about the game and about life.
Arnie : the life of Arnold Palmer
by Tom Callahan

A veteran sportswriter and author of His Father's Son: Earl and Tiger Woods shines a spotlight on one of the greatest golfers ever to play the game, Arnold Palmer. 100,000 first printing.
The ball in the air : a golfing adventure
by Michael Bamberger

One of the most celebrated contemporary gold writers captures golf as a way of life, profiling a collection of golfers you won't find elsewhere; taking you into golf societies; and showcases both private and public courses across the U.S. and the U.K.
Caddyshack : the making of a Hollywood Cinderella story
by Chris Nashawaty

An anecdotal account of the making of Caddyshack shares profiles of the comedy pioneers behind it, citing the influence of The National Lampoon and the film, Animal House before stories from the country club summer jobs of Bill and Brian Murray inspired the film's wacky production throughout a memorable Florida summer. Movie tie-in.
A course called Scotland : searching the home of golf for the secret to its game
by Tom Coyne

The New York Times best-selling author of A Course Called Ireland describes his visit to Scotland, the birthplace of golf, playing on over 100 of the oldest and most-revered courses in the world, including St. Andrews, Turnberry, Dornoch and Troon
Drive : the lasting legacy of Tiger Woods
by Bob Harig

A deep-dive into Tiger Woods' thrilling career, as seen through his iconic 2019 Masters comeback and win. Illustrations.
The elements of scoring : a master's guide to the art of scoring your best when you're not playing your best
by Ray Floyd

A guide to golf, written by a pro with a proven record, is designed to help players make the most of their game, focusing on how to survive even the worst of mistakes and how to perfect the essential six-foot putt shot. 60,000 first printing.
Every shot counts : using the revolutionary strokes gained approach to improve your golf performance and strategy
by Mark Nathan Broadie

Applying cutting-edge science analyses to the game of golf, a Columbia Business School professor, using Golfmetric's amateur data, the PGA TOUR's ShotLink data, and newly developed golf analytics, shows golfers of all skill levels how to make better decisions on the course. 25,000 first printing.
Golf magazine's complete book of golf instruction
by Book Author

A wealth of information from the best professional players and instructors provides detailed directions and explanations of The Swing, Shotmaking, Faults and Cures, Sand Play, Putting Strategy, and other techniques. BOMC Div.
Golf rules illustrated
by Lewis Blakey

Presents illustrated explanations of golf rules, with an emphasis on situations causing difficulty to all golfers
Harvey Penick's little red book : lessons and teachings from a lifetime in golf
by Harvey Penick

A collection of wit and wisdom on golf offers practical advice to everyone from golf pros--including Tom Kite, Ben Crenshaw, and Sandra Palmer--to high-handicap amateurs. 20,000 first printing.
Leadbetter's quick tips : the very best short lessons to fix any part of your game
by David Leadbetter

The acclaimed golf instructor shares his expertise with a collection of quick lessons and valuable tips designed to improve the scores of every golfer, in an illustrated mini-tutorial that covers everything from driving and fairway shots top chips and putts. 50,000 first printing.
LIV and let die
by Alan Shipnuck

The New York Times best-selling author of Phil—and one of the most trusted correspondents on the front lines of golf—delivers a no-holds-barred account of LIV Golf's bid to usurp the PGA Tour–one of the most chaotic moments in golf history.
My golden lessons : 100-plus ways to improve your shots, lower your scores, and enjoy golf much, much more
by Jack Nicklaus

The champion golfer and sports legend demonstrates how to outsmart rather than overpower opponents on the links
Phil : the rip-roaring (and unauthorized!) biography of golf's most colorful superstar
by Alan Shipnuck

In this raw, uncensored and unauthorized biography of the legendary golf champion, a longtime Sports Illustrated writer and best-selling author delves deep into all the rumors and controversies that have forever dogged Phil Mickelson, while celebrating his random acts of kindness and generosity of spirit.
Seven days in Augusta : behind the scenes at the Masters
by Mark Cannizzaro

"The Masters is unquestionably the crown jewel of golf's major tournaments, not only for the transcendent performances it has inspired over the years, but for the incomparable sights and sounds of Augusta National and its environs, each distinct element contributing to the storied, rarefied atmosphere which draws tens of thousands to Georgia each spring. Seven Days in Augusta spans everything from the par-3 contest, to Amen Corner, to Butler Cabin. 
So help me golf : why we love the game
by Rick Reilly

Through these original pieces, the New York Times best-selling author and golf aficionado explores all the wonderful, maddening, heart-melting, heart-breaking, cool and captivating things about golf that make the game so addictingand what it has meant to him and others. 60,000 first printing.
The Story of the Masters : Drama, Joy and Heartbreak at Golf's Most Iconic Tournament
by David Barrett

The Story of the Masters is the first comprehensive year-by-year history of the world's most famous golf tournament. Veteran golf journalist David Barrett draws upon contemporaneous reporting and other source material to offer dramatic accounts of each year the tournament has been played, starting in 1934. The story of the tournament progresses from the early years when it was founded by golf great Bobby Jones and quickly established itself as an elite event, to the post-World War II era when Sam Snead and Ben Hogan dominated. 
Tiger & Phil : golf's most fascinating rivalry
by Bob Harig

"Bob Harig's Tiger & Phil provides an in depth chronicle of the decades-long rivalry that drove the success of golf's two biggest stars, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. For two decades now there have been two golfers who have captivated, bemused, inspired, frustrated, fascinated, and entertained us, and in doing so have demanded our attention - Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. Even with all the ink that has been spilled on Tiger, no one has ever written about his relationship with Phil and how their careers have been inextricably intertwined. 
Unplayable lies : (The only golf book you'll ever need)
by Dan Jenkins

Originally published in Gold Digest these thirty-eight essays by an acclaimed sports writer describe the sport he loves best, from strangest things ever that ever happened on a golf course to the most magical rounds he's ever seen.
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