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LOOPING, LEADING
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By Karen Holt
AN AMERICAN CADDIE IN ST. ANDREWS: GROWING UP, GIRLS, AND LOOPING ON THE OLD COURSE BY OLIVER HOROVITZ, GOTHAM BOOKS
? Newly graduated from high school and accepted to Harvard, Oliver Horovitz heads to Scotland to spend his gap year attending classes at the University of St. Andrews and—more important— indulging his lifelong passion for golf on the venerable Old Course. Enrolling in the caddie training program, he discovers a sense of belonging that pulls him back to St. Andrews summer after summer. At turns funny and touching, this coming-of-age memoir is also a deliciously revealing look at the world’s most celebrated golf course.
GOLF SCIENCE: OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE FROM TEE TO GREEN EDITED BY MARK F. SMITH UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO PRESS
? Not to take anything away from the tips you got from your fatherin-law, or that guy at the clubhouse, but to really up your game—and prevent injuries—you need to pay attention to the research regarding how everything from hip placement to club head size affects performance. There’s nothing flashy about this book, but the clear illustrations and just-the-facts instruction will have you improving in no time, no matter what your current level. You can always let your father-in-law take the credit.
THE LEADER’ CODE: MISSION, CHARACTER, SERVICE, AND GETTING THE JOB DONE BY DONOVAN CAMPBELL, RANDOM HOUSE
? America has a leadership crisis, and it’s caused by a failure of character, argues Donovan Campbell—a decorated veteran Marine who served three combat deployments in the Middle East. His prescription for solving this crisis? A return to the six essential attributes of a leader: humility, excellence, kindness, discipline, courage and wisdom. Based on the military servant-leader model—which requires putting mission first, team second and one’s self last—Donovan’s message is equally applicable to CEOs and heads of households.
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Mark F. Smith is a sports science expert, researcher, and avid golf enthusiast. With more than fifteen years of experience in sports performance research, he has published in a range of leading international scientific publications, has worked as a scientific advisor for leading organizations, and is on the International Editorial Board for the World Scientific Congress of Golf Science. He lives in the United Kingdom, where he is a principal lecturer in sport and exercise science at the University of Lincoln.
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Does physical fitness level affect performance? Will getting fit improve my game? Does a balanced posture affect putting success? How should I stand when putting? What are the main mechanical stresses on the body in golf? Will I get a bad back from playing golf?
Golf is perhaps the most complicated simple game ever invented. Golfing greats like Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods make the sport look easy, but anyone who has ever picked up a club knows how truly frustrating golf can be. The success of each shot depends on a diverse range of factors, from the club you choose and the speed with which you swing it, to your mood, the weather, and even the type and cut of the grass. Science plays a crucial role in most, if not all, of these factors, and in Golf Science, sports science expert Mark F. Smith investigates the cutting-edge scientific wonders that take the ball from tee to hole. Each chapter explores a different facet of the game—mind and body, the swing, the equipment, the environment, coaching with technology, the practice process, and the score— and is organized around a series of questions. What happens in the brain during the preshot routine? Does head movement hinder swing performance? Will I hit the ball farther with a longer driver? Why do I lose distance into the wind? What can I learn from watching my ball in flight? How should practice be structured? What are the key stats in golf that I need to know? Each question is examined with the aid of explanatory diagrams and illustrations, and the book can be used to search for particular topics, or read straight through for a comprehensive overview of how golfer and equipment work together. A must-have for anyone who delights in the spirit of the game, Golf Science will be enjoyed not only by professionals and coaches but also by spectators of the PGA Tour and anyone who enjoys a round of eighteen holes on the weekend.
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What neuromuscular patterns characterize an effective golf swing? What muscle groups do I use during my golf swing? Are clubhead materials and manufacturing methods significant? Does how the clubhead is made affect my golf? How does the water in the air affect the flight of the ball? Why does the rain shorten my drives?
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