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Author: James R. Hansen Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1592409393 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 530
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The definitive account of modern golf’s foremost architect from the New York Times bestselling author of First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong Robert Trent Jones was the most prolific and influential golf course architect of the twentieth century and became the archetypical modern golf course designer. Jones spread the gospel of golf by designing courses in forty-two US states and twenty-eight countries. Twenty U.S. Opens, America’s national championship, have been contested on Jones-designed courses. New York Times bestselling biographer James R. Hansen, author of First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong, recounts how an English immigrant boy arrived in upstate New York in 1912, just as golf was emerging as a popular pastime in America. Jones excelled as a golfer, earning admission to Cornell University, whose faculty consented to a curriculum tailored to teach him the knowledge needed to design golf courses. Cornell provided the springboard for an act of self-invention that propelled Jones from obscurity to worldwide fame. Jones believed that every hole should be “a difficult par but an easy bogey.” As gifted as he was at golf design, Jones was equally skilled as a salesman, promoter, and entrepreneur. Golf Digest’s annual rankings of the 100 Greatest Golf Courses have regularly featured about fifty Jones designs, paving the path for his two sons, Robert Jr., and Rees, whose work would carry on their father’s tradition. Hansen examines Jones’s legacy in all its complexity and influence, including the fraternal rivalry of Jones’s distinguished sons.
Author: James R. Hansen Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1592409393 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 530
Book Description
The definitive account of modern golf’s foremost architect from the New York Times bestselling author of First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong Robert Trent Jones was the most prolific and influential golf course architect of the twentieth century and became the archetypical modern golf course designer. Jones spread the gospel of golf by designing courses in forty-two US states and twenty-eight countries. Twenty U.S. Opens, America’s national championship, have been contested on Jones-designed courses. New York Times bestselling biographer James R. Hansen, author of First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong, recounts how an English immigrant boy arrived in upstate New York in 1912, just as golf was emerging as a popular pastime in America. Jones excelled as a golfer, earning admission to Cornell University, whose faculty consented to a curriculum tailored to teach him the knowledge needed to design golf courses. Cornell provided the springboard for an act of self-invention that propelled Jones from obscurity to worldwide fame. Jones believed that every hole should be “a difficult par but an easy bogey.” As gifted as he was at golf design, Jones was equally skilled as a salesman, promoter, and entrepreneur. Golf Digest’s annual rankings of the 100 Greatest Golf Courses have regularly featured about fifty Jones designs, paving the path for his two sons, Robert Jr., and Rees, whose work would carry on their father’s tradition. Hansen examines Jones’s legacy in all its complexity and influence, including the fraternal rivalry of Jones’s distinguished sons.
Author: Leslie Andrews Publisher: ISBN: 9780615588001 Category : Businesswomen Languages : en Pages : 148
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Even Par, written by businesswomen, for businesswomen, is the quintessential guide on how to use golf for business success. No longer can the power of golf be denied by or to women. In fact, golf is the new MBA-the social capital needed to move to the upper reaches of business. In Even Par you'll learn about:* The Difference Between Boys and Girls, and what you can do to level the playing field* How to capitalize on the business benefits of golf* The Must-Knows and Must-Nots as you venture into the world of golf* How to look the part-and feel great doing itThrough the use of keen insights and powerful, real-world anecdotes, the authors bring to life the sometimes mysterious world of golf in a humorous and inspirational way. Whether you work at a Fortune 500 company or are an entrepreneur, golf can help you be more successful. Let Even Par be your guide to get you "on course" in golf and in your career.
Author: Timothy West Publisher: Kings Road Publishing ISBN: 1784183288 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 288
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He's the leader of America's exciting new wave of golfing superstars. Young, fun and gifted, Rickie Fowler has taken the sport to a younger audience in the States - making headlines as much for his wacky dress sense and YouTube spoofs as for his God-given prowess with a golf club. Twenty-six-year-old Fowler, is America's answer to Rory McIlroy, and together they represent the gifted faces of golf for a new era: two young men destined to contest a Trans-Atlantic rivalry for that coveted World No. 1 spot. But it was motocross that was Rickie's first love. He had dreams of making his name as a racer until he broke his foot in three places at the age of fifteen. Then on, he focused purely on golf, winning tournament after tournament in high school, until, in 2007, he was chosen for the US's Walker Cup team and a year later became the first university freshman ever to be awarded the NCAA Player of the Year.Such was his burgeoning talent that in 2010 he also went on to become the first American rookie to be selected for the Ryder Cup and in 2014, he became only the third golfer ever to finish in the Top 5 at all four professional majors in the same season, following in the illustrious footsteps of Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. He was moving ever closer to that first major victory as he and McIlroy continued to trade shots and tweets at courses around the world for the ultimate golfing honours. But for all his colourful clothes and joking around with fellow 'brat pack' member Bubba Watson, Rickie has a much more serious, emotional and intellectual side to his character. In this compelling first biography on the figurehead of US golf's young guns, Frank Worrall provides a fascinating portrayal of Rickie Fowler as both a fun-loving yet altruistic human being and a single-minded golfing superstar.
Author: Ken Hines Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 0972389512 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 224
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Did I Make Par? Have you ever forgot someone's name or misplaced your car keys? If you have, you may be able to understand the trauma, confusion, anger and despair facing millions of people around the world that have the dreaded disease we now call Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's usually begins with a person forgetting someone's name and progressively gets worse. These unfortunate victims will eventually forget their family, loved ones and forget how to complete the easy tasks we must accomplish to survive each day. You may have a close family member that needs your care each and every day. This book is dedicated to you as the toll of taking care of a mother, father, wife or husband cannot even be comprehended by those of us not in your shoes. "Did I Make Par" is a story about Charlie Caldwell, a professional golfer that develops Alzheimer's in his late fifties. However, he has a unique difference from many other sufferers. Charlie has not lost his ability to hit a golf ball. He actually is able to hit it even better since he is not inhibited by the negative thoughts that often plague golfers with a good memory. With the help of his son, Mikey, Charlie qualifies and plays in the US Senior Open. I sincerely hope you enjoy Charlie Caldwell's story. Ken Hines
Author: Gerhard Fischer Publisher: ETT Imprint ISBN: 1925706192 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 302
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This is the story of a journey to Southern California, home of the American Dream, in search of fame and fortune. An Australian couple of mixed German-Chinese origin with their six-year old son Maximilian leave their settled life in Sydney to move to California. The boy's Mandarin name is Xiaolong, meaning Little Dragon, and the dream of his mother is that he will one day become the number one golf player in the world. She has contacted Tiger Woods' first professional coach who is supposed to take the boy under his wings, and she is determined to make her dream come true. The book follows Maximilian's exposure to playing junior gold, the highlights and pitfalls along with the emotional ups and downs of children involved in competitive sport, and their parents' sometimes conflicting and contradictory expectations, culminating in an account of Maximilian competing at the Junior World Championship in San Diego. But 'The Dragon Mother's Dream' is more than a book about golf. Part travelogue and part parenting memoir, it is a journal about living in one of the most privileged places in California. It documents the everyday realities and idiosyncracies of the contemporary American way of life, recorded with great precision and attention to detail by an Australian writer of European roots and - sometimes satirical, often ironic - sensibilities. At the end of the book, the mother's dream takes an unexpected twist.
Author: John Logue Publisher: Quid Pro Books ISBN: 1610272935 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 285
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He was young and talented — a golfing phenom with the whole world in his hands ... and a killer on his trail. He made the whole world go weak at the knees. With his skill, grace, and innocence, golfing prodigy Buddy Martin even won over the cynical press corps. And with legions of fans following his every move, Buddy was headed for the promised land: a victory at this year's U.S. Open on Long Island's famous and historic Shinnecock Hills golf course. But somewhere between the fairways and the sea — between the fog that rolled in at night and the fates that haunt heroes — tragedy would strike Buddy and the one person who really knew him. Now legendary golf writer John Morris and his sexy friend Julia Sullivan are delving into the life and times of a golfing great. And what they find is a story more amazing than the myth itself: a story of love, loss, and gruesome murder. Published previously in paperback by Dell Publishing Group, this Morris & Sullivan Mystery is now digitally available from QP Books, an imprint of Quid Pro. This is an authorized and unabridged republication, and Number 7 in the complete, acclaimed series by master mystery writer John Logue.
Author: Rolf Zeiler Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand ISBN: 3744877701 Category : Humor Languages : en Pages : 202
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Rolf Zeiler, a German born writer has dedicated this book to all golfers because golf is a tough devilish game. To survive it, he felt that all of us need some big laughs to ease the painful moments that this game definitely gives us. Golf with the Devil is a book for the 60 million golf enthusiasts worldwide trying to master the game. It is a suitable gift purchase for all people wanting to buy a golf humor book for their golf-addicted friends. The book is a compilation of ten short stories evolving round a golfing mad Devil. Getting souls to hell is an easy task for the Devil these days. And like the human working population, he suffers from monotony. Just for fun, the writer add an interview, sections of legal Implications in negotiating with the Devil, golf courses named after the Devil and a few jokes. So, the Devil in these tales uses golf, his hobby, to win a soul because it presents a more exciting challenge. But it's not that easy, as readers would discover, some golfers are smart enough to outwit the Devil while others fall prey.
Author: Emmanuel Jeannot Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 3642233961 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 486
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The two-volume set LNCS 6852/6853 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Euro-Par Conference held in Bordeaux, France, in August/September 2011. The 81 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 271 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on support tools and environments; performance prediction and evaluation; scheduling and load-balancing; high-performance architectures and compilers; parallel and distributed data management; grid, cluster and cloud computing; peer to peer computing; distributed systems and algorithms; parallel and distributed programming; parallel numerical algorithms; multicore and manycore programming; theory and algorithms for parallel computation; high performance networks and mobile ubiquitous computing.
Author: James R. Hansen
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