Golf

Collins are launching a major new series of reference books covering a wide range of popular subjects and activities. Attractively illustrated in colour throughout, these handy practical books give you all the information you need to know in a concise and accessible way. Thinking about taking up go... More

Sunny is Sri Lankan and nearly fifteen years old. It is the late sixties, and his father has moved the two of them to Manila, after his mother's death. Sunny decides to start a cricket team with the other Sri Lankans to get the attention of his attractive neighbour. But even when first love goes wro... More

Golf is a simple game. You have a bunch of clubs and a ball. You have to hit the ball with a club into a series of holes laid out in the middle of a large, grassy field. As simple as it is, many people believe golf is the hardest game in the world. If you're like most golfers, you play the sport for... More

The book that every golfer needs in their bag,... More

Everything you want to know about turfgrass calculations--now even more complete A great deal of mathematical knowledge is required of golf course management. From budgeting estimates to ordering topdressing, to irrigation volume and coverage, to many other parts of golf course operation, a thorough... More

With step-by-step photos and printed in a handy, pocket-sized format, this handbook is the perfect companion to the game of golf. 300 full-color illustrations.... More

To be or Wannabe, That is the Question.Why spend years trying to master golf when smart guy Jack Mingo can help you sound like a pro in a matter of hours?Even if you don’t know a five-iron from a tire iron, or a mashie from a niblick, Mingo shows you how to look, act and feel like a putter instead... More

CONTENTS: 1. The Meaning of Irrigation, 2. Soil Moisture, 3. The Soil as Water Reservoir, 4. Saving Water by Cultivation, 5. Soil Changes Dueto Irrigation Water, 6. Conditions Determining the use of Soil Moisture by Plants, 7. The Water-Cost of Dry Matter, 8. Crop Development Under Irrigation, 9. Th... More

Golfer's everywhere, from professionals like Darren Clarke and Padraig Harrington to the humblest amateur on the driving range, are familiar with the sport's 'Rotella Rules', which reinforce the attitude needed to maximize a player's performance. Now, beloved 'Doc' Rotella, author of "Golf Is Not A ... More

There's an incredible similarity between the mechanics of a fly cast and the swing of a golf club. Perhaps that's why Chris Santella, author of "Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die," can be found on the links when he's not on the stream. With "Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die," Santella ... More

This lavishly illustrated book presents photographs and useful information on 365 of the world's greatest and most scenic golf courses from golf strongholds to exotic locales like Indonesia, Nepal, Dubai, Kenya, the Dominican Republic, and Brazil.An invitation to the ultimate golfing journey, this n... More

The funniest and most popular sportswriter in America abandons his desk at Sports Illustrated to caddy for some of the world's most famous golfers, and some celebrity duffers, recounting it all in this hilarious and revealing look at the world of golf. Who knows a golfer best? Who's with them every ... More

This thrilling narrative chronicles the birth of the modern game of golf, as told through the stories of once and future champions Harry Vardon and Francis Ouimet. Weaving their stories as his narrative, Frost creates a uniquely involving, intimate epic; equal parts sports biography, sweeping social... More

There are more than half a million golf holes in the world--and "Golf Magazine" has picked the best. More than 600 lavish photos complement anecdotal "biographies" and vital statistics of the holes deemed the best in the world by the editors and their panel of international experts.... More

The acclaimed author of "Back Rx" and "Arthritis Rx" (more than 50,000 combined copies in print) returns with the first book fully devoted to improving your golf game and reducing pain. Many recreational and professional golfers suffer from some form of lower back pain. Conventional wisdom suggests... More