"Don't Choke" is Player's look at what it takes to achieve success when the pressure is on. Player explains what it takes to win in big-time golf, but he also explains how learning to cope in pressure situations can help anyone.

Based on exhaustive reporting and interviews, "The Last Putt" tells the story of an epic rivalry that encapsulated the changing face of the game. On one side was Oklahoma State, and on the other side was the Stanford Cardinal--with a freshman named Tiger Woods.

After winning 6 of the 12 Majors from 2000 to 2002, Tiger Woods struggled in 2003. Four unknown players would seize the day, rising to become champions in his wake. Mike Weir--considered a good golfer but not a great one--triumphed in The Masters, becoming the first Canadian to win a Major. Jim Furyk emerged victorious in the U.S. Open. In the British Open, Ben Curtis became the only player since Francis Ouimet in 1913 to prevail on his first time out, and Shaun Micheel came from nowhere to prevail at the PGA Championship. How does one moment of glory affect the unsung underdog for years to follow? Feinstein chronicles the champions' ups and downs, giving readers an insider's look into how victory (and defeat) can change players' lives.

One of the most sought-after golf instructors in America offers a breakthrough approach for golfers of all skill levels. color photo insert; bw photos throughout.

Widely admired for his short game, top PGA player Mickelson presents all the tips and explanation any golfer needs to improve his or her short game. Includes more than 200 instructional photographs.

To win, golfers have to get it all together and master every aspect of the game: the mental, the physical, and the mechanical. And that's exactly what they'll learn to do with the help of three top experts who work with the pros. Swing coach Gary Gilchrist, golf fitness trainer Susan Hill, and sports psychologist Jeff Troesch unite their talents in this cutting-edge guide to periodization, an optimal training method popularized by Tiger Woods. The result: superior performance, less risk of injury, and a game that just gets better and better! "What is periodization?""It varies the intensity and volume of training in both long- and short-term plans in order to optimize the body's ability to recover and rebuild."

Written for historians and devotees alike, this volume explores the history of the sport of golf in the United States from the first informal game in 1888 to modern times. Kirsch (history, Manhattan College) moves beyond a simple chronology and explores the social underpinnings of the sport, noting how golf has spread from an upper-class pastime to a mainstream sport enjoyed by millions of Americans. Profiles of famous professionals (Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer) and amateurs (Bob Hope, Dwight Eisenhower and Bing Crosby) are also included. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

This richly illustrated handbook is a godsend to anyone who wants to improve his (or her) game--beginners, weekend duffers, and country club regulars alike. Its snappy entries are written by the world's most renowned experts--great touring pros, golf instructors, and the respected writers of "Golf Digest."