Subjects:  1. 1902-1971    2. Biography    3. Golf - General    4. Golfers    5. History    6. Jones, Bobby,    7. Sports    8. Sports & Recreation    9. United States   

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Great Account of the Senior Tour
This is a great read from one of the players themselves at the time.So, he's no Trevino or Palmer.Frank was a solid player (11 regular Tour wins, I think) during his regular Tour years and has proven himself admirably behind the mike for years with ESPN.He's a stand-up guy who tells it like it is.Read more

Subjects:  1. 1939-    2. Beard, Frank,    3. Biography    4. Biography/Autobiography    5. General    6. Golf    7. Golfers    8. Sports & Recreation    9. United States    10. Beard, Frank    11. Sporting events & tours   

Subjects:  1. Golf - General    2. Sports    3. Sports & Recreation    4. Biography: sport    5. Car racing   

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Apprapo Title of Champ's Life
Driven does describe one of the best players of the past thirty years.His record speaks for itself.Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography & Autobiography    2. Biography / Autobiography    3. Biography/Autobiography    4. Golf - General    5. Sports - General   

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the great tiger
I truly enjoyed the biography of Tiger Woods by Bill Gutman. I thought it gave good insight into what makes him the champion that he is. It is the story of one family's search for the American dream and the glory of finding it. It details how the dreams of Tiger's faher became his own. All the sacfrifice that he and his family made are detailed and makes his accomplishments all the more spectacular. I think this is a great read for all those who are fans of drive and determination and not just for those who love golf.

Great for the hacker in all of us
This is an exciting, and compelling biography about the hottest player on the PGA Tour. This biography begins from when Tiger was two years old, and already hitting plastic golf balls in his front-yard. From not being allowed to play on certain golf courses, to being paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to play in tournaments, Tiger Woods is the jump-start that the PGA Tour needed. The bond between Tiger and his father grows from when Tiger won his first tournament as a youngster to his record setting performance at The Masters Tournament. This bond is seen throughout the entire biography. This biography is thilling, and threaded with compassion. Definetly for the avid golfer. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Biography & Autobiography - Cultural Heritage    3. Biography & Autobiography - People of Color    4. Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation    5. Children's 9-12 - Biography / Autobiography    6. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography    7. Children: Grades 2-3    8. General    9. Golf    10. Golfers    11. Juvenile Nonfiction    12. Sports & Recreation - Golf    13. United States    14. Woods, Tiger    15. Juvenile Fiction / General   

Subjects:  1. Audio Adult: Books On Tape    2. Audiobooks    3. Biography    4. Golf - General    5. Golfers    6. Unabridged Audio - Misc.Nonfiction    7. United States   

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Some stories regularly refresh themselves. The Walter Mittyesque tale ofthe dreamer chasing the dream is one of them. In Read more

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Great beginning, but bogs down later in the book
I really enjoyed the first 1/3 of this book, and laughed out loud many times while reading it. The writing is very lively and funny as he describes his obsession with golf, how he enjoys hitting balls anywhere he can (an open field, in the garage during the winter), how he was a late bloomer in golf, etc.
My Futile Aspirations Confirmed
Anyone that loves golf and shoots a good round here and there has experienced the "why can't I do that every time" mentality.In "The Fine Green Line", John Newport takes that belief to the next level and puts into proper perspective the difficulty of "mastering" the addictive and occassionally rewarding game.I recommend this book for the regular or avid golfer who may be helplessly addicted and wants a humorous and very real account of just how mentally difficult consistently good golf can be.

AGreat Golf Book
If you are really into golf, you will love this book.It has a lot of insight into what makes golf so addictive, as well as many first hand accounts of what it's like on golf mini-tours.The author explores what it is that separates the very good golfer (under 5 handicap), from the tour player.In the process, he examines, in away that most golf nuts can relate to, why golf has the attraction it does.Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Golf    3. Golf - General    4. Golfers    5. Sports    6. Sports & Recreation    7. Tournaments    8. United States    9. Newport, John Paul    10. Sports & Recreation / Golf   

Subjects:  1. Biography & Autobiography    2. Biography / Autobiography    3. Biography/Autobiography    4. Golf - General    5. Sports - General    6. Biography: sport    7. Golf    8. Sports & Recreation / Golf   

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There are seven days in the golf week, but the fans are usually privy tojust the four of competition. In Read more

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Light read, lacks depth
This is a very quick read.The author incorporates anecdote after anecdote, none lasting more than a couple of paragraphs.As others have noted there are better golf books out there, but this one is a very quick read, and you may come across a few stories that you haven't heard before.Recommended more for the golf novice (like myself) than the hardcore fan.

Sliced For a Double Bogey
Just like the drive that starts right down the middle, then slices way off to the right, this book is a letdown. There are many golf books better than this one!
Please don't waste your money on this book, while the premise is good, the writer appears to have no real access to the players and/or is very afraid of pissing them off.He doesn't tell anything pithy about any player ortournament and if you know anything about golf you will come away verydisappointed.Additionally, the author's writing is lackluster and heappears to rely on second hand information and the anecdotes of others.The best lines of this book are on the back of the jacket cover and afterthat well... there are just a lot of better golf books!Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Golf    3. Golf - General    4. Golfers    5. Sports    6. Sports & Recreation    7. Tournaments   

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Long John Daly
This book is about one of the longest hitters on the PGA Tour. This book deals with his personal life and professional Golf. As a fan I am glad John has sought treatment for his many problems. As they say in life "You learn as you go" John has certainly learned his lessons in life unsuccessful marraige and drinking problems. This is a must have book for Golf fans and John Daly fans. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1966-    2. Biography    3. Biography/Autobiography    4. Daly, John,    5. General    6. Golfers    7. Sports    8. Sports & Recreation    9. United States    10. Biography: sport    11. Daly, John    12. Golf   

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For the Stanley Thompson fan!
If you are a fan of Stanley Thompson's courses, this is a reference you will useconstantly.Jim Barclay leads the reader through Stanley's life, then his courses, and he provided a reference of all of the courses with which Thompson was associated, including courses which are reported to be Thompson design, but are not. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1893-1953    2. 20th century    3. Artists, Architects, Photographers    4. Biography    5. Biography & Autobiography    6. Biography / Autobiography    7. Biography/Autobiography    8. Canada    9. Design and construction    10. Golf course architects    11. Golf courses    12. History    13. Literary    14. Thompson, Stanley,   

Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Biography & Autobiography - Cultural Heritage    3. Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation    4. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography    5. Children: Grades 3-4    6. Golfers    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Juvenile literature    9. Racially mixed people    10. Sports & Recreation - Golf    11. United States    12. Woods, Tiger   

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3 1/2 stars
The book gives very entertaining descriptions about events that occur in John's life, such as him getting drunk, and it also keeps your interest when it is explaining the tournaments he was in. But the book goes into much detail about boring details about John's coaches and friends. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography / Autobiography    2. Biography/Autobiography    3. Golf    4. Sports   

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Nice book for any golfer's collection
Kalb's books rank the greatest athletes in their sport, and this time he tackles golf.The Nicklaus chapter is priceless, and while I'm still not sure if he should be ranked ahead of Ben Hogan and behind Tiger, I enjoy Kalb's viewpoint.It's hard not to enjoy a book that stirs debates like this one does. You can't believe the pictures that are included in the center of the book.Some are stirring, some are humorous.This book has everyone it should...including great old golfers like Middlecoff, Demaret, and the like.Sam Snead fourth all-time?Ahead of Bobby Jones and Arnold Palmer?

Pleasantly surprised
I've bought both of Kalb's previous books and while he's enraged me with some of his opinions, he has also intrigued and entertained me. I think his golf book is his best yet. It's more readerly and isn't as bulky as the other two. I found myself wanting to take in all of the entries. His pick of five female golfers was quite interesting and rounded out the book. Great photos by the way. Some real fun stuff! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Golf - General    3. Golfers    4. History    5. Rating of    6. Sports    7. Sports & Recreation    8. United States    9. Golf    10. Sports & Recreation / Golf   

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a quick, entertaining read
I can definately recommend this book, maybe not worth the cover price, but good if 2nd hand or from the library. Dr. Perrin's stories are funny, if you like Herriot, you will like this. However, I only gave it 4 stars because Perrin, while adequate, is not the most talented writer, and I found that the print in the book is very large and misrepresents how much text there actually is. I read through the book very quickly, I was hoping he would have packed more into the book. But still, it's a good read and has some good stories in it.

Hilarious and a must read for any animal lover!!!!!
These books take you through hilarious and moving stories, real life stories of new veterinary in a little town.It inspires you to reach for your goals and never take no for an answer, great for inspiring vets or any animal lover!

Interesting but wooden writing
This book is fascinating--stories from a rural vet in Canada, treating everything from cats to cows.The sad part is that Perrin isn't a very fluid writer, so it is sometimes a chore to get through.Read more

Subjects:  1. Anecdotes    2. Animals    3. Biography    4. Biography & Autobiography    5. Biography/Autobiography    6. British Columbia    7. General    8. Golf - General    9. Humor    10. Literary    11. Perrin, David,    12. Veterinarians    13. Humor / Topic / Animals   

Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. Biography    3. Golf    4. Golfers    5. History    6. United States   

Subjects:  1. Biography & Autobiography - Cultural Heritage    2. Biography & Autobiography - Ethnic    3. Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation    4. Children's 4-8 - Biography / Autobiography    5. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    6. Children: Grades 3-4    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Sports & Recreation - Golf    9. Sports & Recreation - Miscellaneous   

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Explains that Tiger is talented but that he earns his rewards
Written for children in grades 2-3, this is an excellent book about success and how hard it is to be successful. Despite all his talent, Tiger practices hard, often hitting as many as 1000 balls in a day. He also changed his diet, eating more healthy foods rather than those filled with fat. This is one of the most important lessons that children can earn. When they see a baseball player hit a home run, a basketball player make a shot or a golfer hit that great shot, children need to know that the player has done that thousands of times in practice.
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Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Biography & Autobiography - Cultural Heritage    3. Biography & Autobiography - Ethnic    4. Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation    5. Children's 4-8 - Biography / Autobiography    6. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    7. Children: Grades 2-3    8. Golfers    9. Juvenile Easy Readers    10. Juvenile Fiction    11. Juvenile literature    12. Racially mixed people    13. Readers - Beginner    14. Sports & Recreation - General    15. Sports & Recreation - Golf    16. United States    17. Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation   

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Don't Miss This If You Like Golf!
Tiger Woods An American Master by Nicholas Edwards Tiger Woods An American Master by Nicholas Edwards
Have you ever wondered how Tiger Woods became famous?Well in this book Tiger Woods An American Master by Nicholas Edwards you will find out everything. Tiger got started at golf from his dad.Every day when Tiger's dad went to play golf, Tiger would watch from a hightchair.At 11 months old Tiger took his first shot.He used a putter his dad cut down for him.At eighteen months old Tiger learned how to putt.At three years old Tiger already had perfect form.At five years old Tiger already has shelves filled with trophies.He loved golf and knew it would be his future.Tiger signed up for a golf club as a senior.In the golf game he made his way through the beginning.He almost got a record of 62 but only got a 63.As he went farther in the tournament he could be a master.Ladies and gentlemen, I invite you to read Tiger Woods An American Master by Nicholas Edwards.

i like it because tiger woods is the best
tigerwoods is the best ever i got all of his books.i love this one the best,it had the most info in it.tiger has meat my freinds sister befor because she is a pro girl golf. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Biography & Autobiography - Cultural Heritage    3. Biography & Autobiography - People of Color    4. Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation    5. Children's 9-12 - Biography / Autobiography    6. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography    7. Children: Grades 3-4    8. Golfers    9. Juvenile Nonfiction    10. Juvenile literature    11. Racially mixed people    12. Sports & Recreation - Golf    13. United States    14. Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / General    15. Woods, Tiger   

Editorial Review

Given golf's sad tradition of relegating women to secondary status in the grill room and non-prime times off the tees, it's not surprising--though hardly defensible--that the wisdom of the game's best women teachers has largely been pushed into the rough as well. And this isn't just a loss for women golfers--it's Read more

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A unique gallery
"If a person has any greatness in them, it comes to light , not in one flamboyant hour, but in the ledger of their daily work."Beryl Markham"West with the Night" Inspirational reading for all golfers
Fun to hear what the other half has to say about the game. Great stories a good read for any golfer. Not to sure about the technical information. You might want to purchase GOLF IS A WOMAN'S GAME to set you straight on that. Both books really elevate women's golf.

Top Book on Women's Golf
This book has it all....contemporary history of women who love the game and made the LPGA what it is today, nostalgia, technique and lots of foodfor thought.Any woman who has a passion for golf must read this one.Iseldom read a book more than once...I'm on my third time through in lessthan three months.Do yourself a favor by buying it and keeping it nearyour nightstand to refer to again and again. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Golf    3. Golf - General    4. Golf teachers    5. History    6. Sports    7. Sports & Recreation    8. Study and teaching    9. United States    10. Women And Sports    11. Women golfers    12. Women's Studies - History    13. Sports & Recreation / General