The Golf category has 60 audiobooks on Listento.it, with an average listener rating of 4.5★ across 320 ratings. The most-rated is Tiger Woods.
Tommy's Honor
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Bringing to life golf's founding father and son, Tommy's Honor is a stirring tribute to two legendary players and a vivid evocation of their colorful, rip-roaring times. The Morrises were towering figures in their day. Old Tom began life as a nobody - he was the son of a weaver and a maid. But he was born in St. Andrews, Scotland, the cradle of golf, and the game was in his blood. He became the champion golfer of Scotland. As "Keeper of the Green" at the town's ancient links, Tom deployed golf's first lawnmower and banished sheep from the fairways. Then Young Tommy's career took off. Handsome Tommy Morris was a more daring player than his father. Soon he surpassed Old Tom and dominated the game. But just as he reached his peak, Tommy's life took a tragic turn, leading to his death at the age of 24. That shock is at the heart of Tommy's Honor. It left Tom to pick up the pieces - to honor his son by keeping Tommy's memory alive. Tommy's Honor is both fascinating history and a moving personal saga. But this audiobook isn't only for golfers. It's for every son who has fought to escape a father's shadow and for every father who has guided a son toward manhood, then found it hard to let him go.
©2007 Kevin Cook (P)2017 Tantor
Arnie
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At last, a major biography of one of golf's greatest legends. Arnold Palmer changed golf - and sports - forever. The winner of more than 90 tournaments, including four Masters, the numbers on his resume don't do justice to the greatness of his achievements. Because Palmer wasn't just a golfer in the golden age of the sport, knocking heads with other greats like Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player - he also was one of the first sportsmen to understand the marketing possibilities of his, and all, sports. Forging an alliance with sports agent Mark McCormick, Palmer parlayed his brilliance on the course into deals and paydays previously unheard of and paved the way for the multimillion-dollar deals that are standard across all sports. But no one ever ended up hating Palmer for being a businessman as much as a golfer - instead, he was beloved for his powerful hitting, his nerve on the greens, and his great relationships with fans, whose nickname for him ("the King") was heartfelt. When Palmer died in 2016, it was front-page news across the country. Tom Callahan knew Palmer well for many years and has assembled here a trove of anecdotes and great stories from all the key people in Palmer's life. Put together, the stories tell an extraordinary sports and human story, the definitive oral biography of one of the greatest golfers ever to play the game.
©2017 Tom Callahan (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers
A Good Walk Spoiled
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For lovers of golf, this is a must. Feinstein captures the drama and intensity of the game played by those at the top. In 1993 and 1994, Feinstein traveled the PGA Tour with Greg Norman, Nick Price, Tom Watson, Tom Kite, and other giants of the game. You'll relive Davis Love III's clutch performance to win the Ryder Cup, Nick Price's 50-foot putt on the 17th hole of the final round to win the British Open, and John Daly's upsetting allegations of drug use on the tour. The unending drive of champions who work endlessly on every nuance of the game will amaze you and, perhaps, inspire you on your next "good walk" around the links.
©1995 John Feinstein, All Rights Reserved, Abridgment Approved by the Author (P)1995 Time Warner AudioBooks (Packaging Elements), A Joint Venture of The Atlantic Group and Time Warner Trader Publishing; 1995 Time Warner AudioBooks, ©
120 Golf Lessons
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120 Golf Lessons will show you the basics to advanced lessons. There are 120 individual golf lessons within this book, with lots of useful information to dramatically improve your golf game. The lessons start at the very beginning to give you helpful hints about playing the game and the equipment you will need. You will then progress to actually playing the game and learn how to avoid many of the problems golfers face. As you gain confidence, you will learn more advanced techniques and progress to an accomplished player of the ever-popular game of golf. 120 Golf Lessons makes an excellent start to your life as a golfer.
©2012 Julian Bradbrook (P)2016 Julian Bradbrook
Moe & Me
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Globe and Mail golf columnist Lorne Rubenstein has authored multiple acclaimed books and had his work featured in major golf publications. Moe & Me is a riveting exploration of the life of Moe Norman, known for his unusual swing on the course - and his crippling insecurity and introverted nature off of it.
©2012 Lorne Rubenstein (P)2013 Recorded Books
The Golfer's Mind
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For the last decade, golfers of all abilities have been drawn to the teachings of Bob "Doc" Rotella. His audiobooks Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect, Golf Is a Game of Confidence, The Golf of Your Dreams, and Putting Out of Your Mind have all become classics for golfers everywhere. Weekend golfers and pros like Brad Faxon, Darren Clarke, Padraig Harrington, Tom Kite, and Davis Love III all listen to the man they call Doc because his teachings are simple and direct, and in the end, what Doc says makes them play better golf. The Golfer's Mind was actually first suggested by Davis Love, Jr., Davis Love III's dad, who encouraged Doc to create an instruction audiobook on golf's mental challenges, organized by topic. Doc heard what Love said, and 20 years later, The Golfer's Mind is that audiobook. From his Ten Commandments to Rotella's Rules to just about any topic a golfer might imagine, this is the ideal way for players to get all of Rotella's teachings.
©2004 Robert Rotella (P)2004 Simon & Schuster Inc. AUDIOWORKS is an imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster, Inc.
Putting Like a Genius
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One of the leading performance consultants in America, Dr. Bob Rotella has tutored some of golf's greatest players including Nick Price, Tom Kite, David Duval, and Brad Faxon. Now Rotella, or "Doc," as most players refer to him, shares his wisdom on the most mental aspect of the game -- putting. In Putting Like a Genius, Rotella tells you how to tune out extraneous factors such as anger, fear and other emotional responses that often cause you to leave the ball short or run it by the hole. Rotella's tips feature a series of exercises and techniques that will help you visualize success on the green and gain more cofidence in our putting stroke. And his conversational style and straightforward appproach make this audio program an indispensable tool for every golfer. Filled with inspiring stories and tremendous insight, Putting Like a Genius will improve your game, and make it more enjoyable.
©2002 Dr. Bob Rotella (P)2002 Simon & Schuster
Zen Golf Deck
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Zen Golf Deck is a collection of brief lessons and exercises drawn from Zen Golf: Mastering the Mental Game. Applied in actual on-course sessions with golfers, including many PGA TOUR and LPGA players, they will introduce you to a unique perspective that brings together techniques of modern psychology and ancient wisdom traditions. Each lesson in the Zen Golf Deck will give you ways to make your mind an ally instead of an enemy, helping to reduce frustration, increase consistency, and lower your scores.
©2002 Joseph Parent (P)2016 Audible, Inc.
Tales From Q School
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The annual PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament is one of the most grueling competitions in any sport. Every fall, veterans and talented hopefuls sweat through six rounds of hell at Q school to get a shot at the PGA Tour, vying for the 30 slots available. If you don't make it through Q school, you're not on the PGA tour. John Feinstein tells the story of the players who compete for these coveted positions in the 2005 Q school. With arresting accounts from the players, established winners, rising stars, the defeated, and the endlessly hopeful, America's favorite sportswriter unearths the inside story behind the PGA Tour's brutal all-or-nothing competition.
©2007 John Feinstein (P)2007 Hachette Audio
Men in Green
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One night in a Chicago restaurant, Michael Bamberger draws up a list of golf heroes. Nine are living legends, like Arnold and Jack. Nine are secret legends, like Dolphus "Golf Ball" Hull: a windblown tour caddie from Jackson, Mississippi. What they all share is a game that courses through their collective veins like a drug. Accompanied by a sidekick and friend, a former tour player who is a secret legend himself, Bamberger seeks to locate and get to know these luminaries. All the while he is hopeful that they will answer a certain difficult question: When and where were you happiest? In their travels these detectives from the Golf Division uncover life and death, sickness and health, unusual marriages and unlikely friendships, trophies lost and won, comic tales from lives lived on the road, lost loves and second chances, and a cheating scandal that reveals volumes about an icon in their midst. They take us from Arnold Palmer's private warehouse in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, to the 12th green at Augusta National. Men in Green time travels to forgotten places in a lost world.
©2015 Michael Bamberger (P)2015 Tantor
Better *%!#ing Golf
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I transformed my game from hacker to one of the best golfers at my club just by fixing the things outside of my swing and grip. I did this all in my adult years, so I have a clear understanding of what the average golfer is thinking and feeling. My grip sucks, and my swing sure as hell ain’t pretty, but I’ve found a way to become a scratch golfer, and I think I have some ways to help other people do that, too. Consistency is the name of the game. The only way to improve consistency is to remove variables, and that is exactly what I will teach you in this book. Trying to replicate the swing of a touring pro is a recipe for disaster. Trust me, I’ve tried it, and lost a few golf seasons trying to look like Tiger Woods on the course. After a lot of research and experimenting, I've found some easy techniques to implement into your game that you can take out on the course right away. You’re going to enjoy this straight to the point, no bulls*it take on how to play better golf. You will have some laughs along the way, but most importantly, you will have a road map to start playing better f--king golf.
©2020 Paul Nardozzi (P)2020 Paul Nardozzi
Gary Player's Black Book
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Gary Player's Black Book contains 50 questions and detailed responses from 18-time major winner Gary Player. The book, divided into three parts, focuses on specific scenarios and problems that arise in golf, life, and business. In the first section on golf, topics include putting, scoring, etiquette, the mental side of the game, and fitness and nutrition. In the section on life, Player, the father of six and grandfather to 22, addresses issues such as parenting, who to turn to when in need of advice, and more. Finally, in the section on business, he details how to deal with competition, among other topics. Player responds to questions such as: Golf: How do I play a bunker shot from a plugged lie? Life: I feel like I've lost the passion for what I do. How do I get that back? Business: When people criticize my work, I take it very personally. How do you handle criticism? Player draws from both on- and off-the-course experiences dealing with competitors, businesspeople, and family. In doing so he offers a unique glimpse into handling adversity with regard to these relationships. The advice that he offers is invaluable to fans of all ages.
©2017 Black Knight International; foreword copyright 2017 by Lee Trevino (P)2017 Tantor
Golf My Own Damn Way
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Golf My Own Damn Way is a different golf instructional book, as only John Daly can write. Funny, irreverent, and crude, this book is perfect for the everyday golfer looking to improve his or her game, or for nongolfers looking for a laugh. With short, quirky chapters that cover everything from improving your swing to John's favorite courses, this book is more than just another golfing manual. You'll also get John's thoughts on the current state of the game and his opinions on other players on the PGA tour.
©2007 John Daly and Glen Waggoner (P)2007 Tantor Media Inc.
Play Your Best Golf Ever
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Play your best Golf ever is written by a professional athlete and coach. She has a proven winning record and will teach you how to win. It provides clear instruction on winning strategies and how to become a better player to ultimately win more events. The author Mariana Correa is a former professional tennis player and certified sports nutritionist that competed successfully all over the world. She shares years of experience both as a player and a coach bringing a perspective beyond priceless. This book will help you on and off the course. It inspires you to excel, and dare to dream beyond your abilities. Every aspect to win is explained including: Mental training Nutrition Love for the sport and much more with a clear and easy way to understand . Learn from the best with this great golf book that will get you winning more often.
©2014 Mariana Correa (P)2014 Mariana Correa
Golf Clubs for Beginners
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Here’s how you can turn that golf-learning process into an enjoyable time! Let’s be honest. Learning how to golf can be really intimidating. Particularly for a golf beginner, the world of golfing can present it in such a complicated and chaotic way. Other times, it seems deceivingly simpler than it actually is. For example, many people believe that golfing simply means throwing a ball and putting it in a hole. As you know, that’s far from the actual truth, as the truth is much more complicated than that. Do not get overwhelmed! Just get started! It’s natural for beginners to be overwhelmed with all the details and maybe even tempted to walk away from the process of learning. But they’re missing out on the best part. The best part comes after you get past that initial learning curve. Once you’re armed with the information you need to have confidence on the golf course, you’ll discover that golfing is simply the most fun you can have outdoors! All this information can be found in this guide! Here’s exactly what you’ll learn: Which driver to buy Which golf clubs you should choose and when How to use the irons How to use the wedges How to use the patter How to use hybrid clubs How to buy golf equipment according to your budget How to maintain and keep your equipment as good as new In other words, you will be getting all the information you need to dive into the world of golfing with confidence and zero doubts on your mind! All you have to do is start with the first page and slowly witness yourself transforming from a golf beginner to a golf master while having the time of your life! So what are you still waiting for?
©2018 Chad Bomberger (P)2019 Chad Bomberger
Under Par
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Hit the links with popular humorist and golf enthusiast Phil Callaway as he shares stories of friendship, faith, and failure he found while on the fairway. From tee to green and all points in between, join Phil in a celebration of one of the world's most exhilarating and exasperating pastimes. Aim for the flag as you enjoy anecdotes such as: "The Itch" - A long Canadian winter does nothing to stop some dedicated and determined early risers. "The Backyard Classic" - Scarcity and ingenuity give birth to the Airport Golf and Country Club, a unique course with eighteen fairways and only one green. "Escape from the Hanoi Hilton" - A prisoner of war passes time and wins the battle for his mind. "Prayer on a Golf Course" - Will one man's wish for an elusive hole-in-one be granted by God? "Fore Is Short for Forgiveness" - A dangerously errant drive leads to a lesson in mercy. Packed with unforgettable quotes, helpful tips, and amusing asides, Under Par will inspire you to never give up on the game you love...even when it doesn't love you back.
©2020 Phil Callaway (P)2020 eChristian
9 Guaranteed Ways to Win at the Game of Golf
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An audiobook which encourages a newer and better way to play the game of golf.
©2017 Jose Diogenes Maya Ortiz (P)2018 Jose Diogenes Maya Ortiz
The Game for a Lifetime
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His gentle demeanor and timeless wisdom made Harvey Penick America's best-loved teacher of the game of golf. At the time of his death in April 1995, Harvey was well along in the work on this, his fourth book of golf instruction. Like his classic Little Red Book, The Game for a Lifetime is filled not so much with swing tips and stance aids, but with a timeless philosophy that seeks to improve your play by improving how you feel about your game. Harvey tells us about the different methods he used to help his pupils find twenty more yards off the tee; about the sweet-swinging students whose swings he could remember and recognize without having seen them for thirty-odd years; and he advises the seasoned golfer - whose seasoning is measured not in years, but in experience on the links and at the practice tee. Harvey always said that he knew that his teachings have stood the test of time. His was truly a lifetime spent pursuing the best the game has to offer us: physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The Game for a Lifetime is a fitting testament from this remarkable man.
©1996 Harvey Penick and Bud Shrake, All Rights Reserved (P)1996 Simon & Schuster Inc., All Rights Reserved. AUDIOWORKS Is An Imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster Inc.
Walking with Tigers
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Joel Dahmen overcame the loss of his mother to cancer only to fight the dreaded disease himself. Through it all, he was a survivor and never lost sight of his dream of playing on the PGA Tour. In August 2016, Dahmen gained the right to chase the dream for real, but learned quickly that staying on the tour may be harder than getting there. Geno Bonnalie is also a dreamer who lives life with a special zest. He believes in Joel so much that he gave up a safe and secure lifestyle to become his caddie. Together, the two small-town kids face a huge uphill battle seeking success on golf’s biggest stage. Their journey touches upon a full range of human emotions - elation, gut-wrenching disappointment, money woes, and self-doubt. Will the two young friends succeed? The odds are very much against them.
©2018 Black Rose Writing (P)2018 Beacon Audiobooks
In Search of Tiger
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Tom Callahan has written the seminal book on golfing great Tiger Woods. Woods, who has gone out of his way to protect his privacy, has never allowed himself to get close enough to a writer to be properly examined on the page. Callahan, commonly regarded as one of the best all-round sports writers in the country, has followed Tiger around the world of golf for more than seven years, enjoying a certain access to the man and his family. He even went so far as to travel to Vietnam to learn the fate of the South Vietnamese soldier who was Earl Wood's best friend during the war - and his son's namesake. Tiger is 20 years old when the book opens and 27 when it closes. During those years, Callahan covered Woods at all the Majors, including the Masters, the U.S. Open, and the British Open, culminating in Tiger's heart-stopping race to make history by clinching the string of Majors affectionately nicknamed the Tiger Slam. Along the way, Tom Callahan hears from everyone who is anyone in the world of Tiger Woods, including Phil Mickelson, Jack Nicklaus, David Duval, Butch Harmon, Ernie Els, and, of course, Tiger's rather ubiquitous mother and father. As much as we learn about Tiger - how he sees himself in relation to the courses he plays on and the players he has learned from and competed with - we also enjoy a bird's-eye view of golf as it is now with Tiger on the scene, and as it was for centuries before.
©2004 Tom Callahan (P)2004 Brilliance Audio, Inc.