Download or read book Golf and Philosophy written by Andy Wible and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2010-09-24 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a game where players are expected to call their own penalties and scoring the least points leads to victory, decorum takes precedence over showmanship and philosophical questions become par for the course. Few other sports are as suited for ethical and metaphysical examination as golf. It is a game defined by dichotomies—relaxing, yet frustrating, social, yet solitary—and between these extremes there is room for much philosophical inquiry. In Golf and Philosophy: Lessons from the Links, a clubhouse full of skilled contributors tee off on a range of philosophical topics within the framework of the fairway. The book's chapters are arranged in the style of an eighteen-hole golf course, with the front nine exploring ethical matters of rationality and social civility in a world of moral hazards and roughs. The back nine pries even deeper, slicing into matters of the metaphysical, including chapters on mysticism, idealism, identity, and meaning. Taken together, the collection examines the intellectual nature of this beloved pastime, considering the many nuances of a sport that requires high levels of concentration, patience, and consistency, as well as upstanding moral character. Golf and Philosophy celebrates the joys and complexities of the game, demonstrating that golf has much to teach both its spectators and participants about modern life.
Download or read book Golf and Philosophy written by Andy Wible and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-26 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A frequent comment about the eternal issues of philosophy is that everything is a footnote to the ancient philosophers Plato and Aristotle. Subsequent philosophers are simply clarifying and expanding their comprehensive consideration of the ultimate questions of humanity. So why write a book about golf and philosophy? Plato and Aristotle never played golf, so what is there to discuss? The short answer is that if Plato and Aristotle were alive today, they probably would be avid golfers. For at least a few hours a day, they'd change their togas and sandals for knickers and spiked sandals. Lovers of wisdom and the good life are lovers of golf. In fact, given the chance, what most people really want to do is play golf. When stars retire from basketball, baseball, tennis, football, and other sports, they usually hit the pastures of the world's golf courses. Presidents, physicians, celebrities, CEOs, and philosophers commonly choose golf as their main recreational activity. Yet golf is not simply a sport of the rich, powerful, famous, and tenured. Thousands of public golf courses and driving ranges across the globe allow more than 61 million people to play golf. From Tokyo to Seoul to Sydney to Cape Town to Stockholm to Dubai, golf has emerged from the grazing fields of St. Andrews. The expansion of golf has been the greatest in the United States. The United States contains more than half of all golfers, hosts the most prestigious professional tour, and in the Ryder Cup and the President's Cup takes on much of the rest of the world. With the help of television, the world has watched great American icons like Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus popularize golf for the world's masses, and has seen Tiger Woods reenergize and diversify the sport.
Download or read book Golf as Meaningful Play written by Walter Thomas Schmid and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2017-05-09 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Golf as Meaningful Play offers a philosophical introduction to golf as a sporting practice and source of personal meaning. It is intended both for scholars interested in the philosophy of sport, and for intellectually curious golfers who seek a better understanding of the game. This book describes the physical, emotional, mental, and ethical aspects of the game and how they influence golf instruction. It looks at golf as play, game, sport, and spectacle, discusses golf’s heroes, communities, and traditions, and analyzes the role of the virtues in golf, linking them to self-fulfillment, the ultimate good of golf experience. The book concludes with discussions of classic works of golf literary and film art, including Caddyshack, Missing Links, Tin Cup, and Golf in the Kingdom, which celebrate its follies and glories. The fact that golf can serve as a playful laboratory to test oneself is a deep part of the game’s attraction. Golf, if played well, conveys an experience which unites happiness, excellence, and interpersonal flourishing. This book strives to give an account of golf both as it is and as it ought to be—how golfers may improve their games and even themselves, in meaningful play.
Download or read book Golf and Philosophy written by Andy Wible and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2010-08-11 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a game where players are expected to call their own penalties and scoring the least points leads to victory, decorum takes precedence over showmanship and philosophical questions become par for the course. Few other sports are as suited for ethical and metaphysical examination as golf. It is a game defined by dichotomies -- relaxing, yet frustrating, social, yet solitary -- and between these extremes there is room for much philosophical inquiry. In Golf and Philosophy: Lessons from the Links, a clubhouse full of skilled contributors tee off on a range of philosophical topics within the framework of the fairway. The book's chapters are arranged in the style of an eighteen-hole golf course, with the front nine exploring ethical matters of rationality and social civility in a world of moral hazards and roughs. The back nine pries even deeper, slicing into matters of the metaphysical, including chapters on mysticism, idealism, identity, and meaning. Taken together, the collection examines the intellectual nature of this beloved pastime, considering the many nuances of a sport that requires high levels of concentration, patience, and consistency, as well as upstanding moral character. Golf and Philosophy celebrates the joys and complexities of the game, demonstrating that golf has much to teach both its spectators and participants about modern life.
Download or read book Golf in the Kingdom written by Michael Murphy and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-06-29 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1972 by Viking Press.
Download or read book The Golfer s Mind written by Bob Rotella and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-06-16 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the last decade, golfers of all abilities have been drawn to the writings and teachings of Bob “Doc” Rotella. His books Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect, Golf Is a Game of Confidence, The Golf of Your Dreams, and Putting Out of Your Mind have all become classics for golfers everywhere. Weekend golfers and pros like Brad Faxon, Darren Clarke, Padraig Harrington, Tom Kite, and Davis Love III all read and listen to the man they call Doc because his teachings are simple and direct—and in the end, what Doc says makes them play better golf. The Golfer's Mind was actually first suggested by Davis Love, Jr.—Davis Love III's dad—who encouraged Doc to write an instruction book on golf's mental challenges, organized by topic. Love thought that golfers could keep the book with them, or at least nearby, at all times. When they needed a refresher on a certain issue, they could consult the book, read for a few minutes, and take away solid guidance regarding their difficulties. Doc heard what Love said, and twenty years later, The Golfer's Mind is that book. From his Ten Commandments (Commandment I. Play to play great. Don't play not to play poorly) to just about any topic a golfer might imagine, this is the ideal way for players to get all of Rotella's teachings. Doc covers topics including: -Butterflies -Practicing to Play Great -The Rhythm of the Game -Routine -Setbacks -How Winning Happens In the perfect format for the busy golfer, The Golfer's Mind is the concise and convenient quick-reference tool to appeal to Rotella's millions of followers and is sure to become a golf classic.
Download or read book Golf written by Dale Belford and published by Binford & Mort Pub. This book was released on 1987-12-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Golf Magazine s Complete Book of Golf Instruction written by George Peper and published by Abrams. This book was released on 1997 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive and easiest-to-use compilation of golf instruction ever assembled, this new volume by the editors of "Golf Magazine" provides advice from the best professional players and teachers in easy-to-follow text and 500 lavish illustrations, 450 in full color.
Download or read book The Philosophical Golfer written by Andrew Sola and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-12-21 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Golfito, ergo sum. I golf, therefore I am. In this revolutionary meditation on golf, professor Andrew Sola and professional golfer Bruce Loome use the ground-breaking ideas of the great philosophers to help you become a better golfer. The Philosophical Golfer is not just another instructional book that only shows you how to increase your distance or cure your slice. By using unique insight from geniuses like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, it teaches you how to become a complete golfer, technically and mentally, from tee to green. Furthermore, it explains how golf can help us understand the perennial questions of human existence: Do we have free will? Why should we obey the rules? How do we achieve happiness? And, of course, what is the meaning of life? The great thinkers dedicated themselves to understanding the universe and improving our lives. But until now, no one has considered how their wisdom can help us understand the game of golf. Becoming a philosophical golfer will certainly improve your game-it may also change your life. Volume 1, From Ancient Greece through the Middle Ages, covers the origins and early development of Western philosophy, as well as the predominant Greek and Roman schools of thought, including cynicism, hedonism and stoicism. Each chapter is accompanied by practical tips to improve your performance on the course.
Download or read book The Philosophical Golfer written by Andrew Sola and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Golfito, ergo sum. I golf, therefore I am. In this revolutionary new mediation on golf, professor Andrew Sola and professional golfer Bruce Loome use the ground-breaking ideas of the great philosophers to help you become a better golfer. The Philosophical Golfer is not just another instructional book that only shows you how to increase your distance or cure your slice. By using unique insight from geniuses like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, it teaches you how to become a complete golfer, technically and mentally, from tee to green. Furthermore, it explains how golf can help us understand the perennial questions of human existence. Do we have free will? Why should we obey the rules? How do we achieve happiness? And, of course, what is the meaning of life? The great thinkers dedicated themselves to understanding the universe and improving our lives. But until now, no one has considered how their wisdom can help us understand the game of golf. Becoming a philosophical golfer will certainly improve your game-it may also change your life. Volume I, From Ancient Greece through the Middle Ages, covers the origins and early development of Western philosophy, as well as the predominant Greek and Roman schools of thought, including cynicism, hedonism, and stoicism. Each chapter is accompanied by practical tips to improve your performance on the course.
Download or read book No One Playing written by Martin Wells and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2022-01-28 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a story about a strange encounter on the golf course with someone who, on the face of it, knows nothing about golf but who ends up teaching the author about the inner game and questioning his approach to golf and to life itself. It's not just about golf or sport, nor about improvement or progress or how to do something. If anything, it points to a way of living effortlessly that is free and harmonious, that is, to the essence of mindfulness and non-duality. Each of the nineteen chapters contains a lesson which the author palpably resists for the first few holes. But, gradually he comes to realise the profound truth in the teachings of the stranger and begins to understand the radical perspective of no one playing.
Download or read book Understanding the Golf Swing written by and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-01-16 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This modern classic of golf instruction by renowned teacher Manuel de la Torre (the 1986 PGA Teacher of the Year and the #11 teacher in America as ranked by the editors of Golf Digest in 2007) presents a simpler approach to the golf swing based on Ernest Jones’s principles. Understanding the Golf Swing includes information on the philosophy of the golf swing (with emphasis on the development of a true swinging motion), the most thorough analysis of ball flights available, and analysis of the principles of special shot play (including sand play, pitching, chipping, putting, and playing unusual shots) and the mental side of golf and effective course management. The final chapter offers an organized approach to understanding golf courses and playing conditions. The result is a blend of philosophy and practical advice found in few golf instructional books.
Download or read book The Tao of Golf written by Leland T. Lewis and published by R & E Pub. This book was released on 1992 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Zen Golf written by Joseph Parent and published by Doubleday. This book was released on 2002-06-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A highly original and groundbreaking book from a noted PGA coach and Buddhist instructor • “The lessons in Zen Golf make the mental game seem so simple. Dr. Parent has given me very effective methods for working with thoughts and emotions, and for taking the negatives out of the picture.” —Vijay Singh, Masters and PGA Champion By combining classic insights and stories from Zen tradition, Zen Golf helps eliminate the mental distractions that routinely cause poor shots and loss of concentration, allowing golfers to feel in “the zone” that professionals have learned to master. The best players know that golf is a game of confidence, and most important, concentration–the ability to focus and block out distraction. The goal of achieving clear thought is also at the heart of Buddhist teachings. PGA coach and Buddhist instructor Dr. Joseph Parent draws on this natural connection and teaches golfers how to clear their minds, achieve ultimate focus, and play in the moment for each shot. Zen Golf presents a simple system for building “mental game mastery.” Dr Parent’s unique PAR Approach (focusing on Preparation, Action, and Response to Results) guides golfers with specific techniques for each aspect of their games. In chapters such as “How to Get From the Practice Tee to the First Tee”, “You Produce What You Fear”, and “How to Enjoy a Bad Round of Golf”, the author shares a personal teaching regimen that has helped improve the games of professionals and amateurs alike. Clear, concise, and enlightening, Zen Golf shows golfers how to prepare for, execute, and equally important, respond the results of any golf shot. A different approach to golf instruction, this book shapes ancient philosophies into new teachings.
Download or read book The Philosophical Golfer written by Andrew Sola and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-16 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Golfito, ergo sum. I golf, therefore, I am.In this revolutionary meditation on golf, philosopher Andrew Sola and PGA professional Bruce Loome use the groundbreaking ideas of the great thinkers to help you become a better golfer.The Philosophical Golfer is not just another instructional book that only shows you how to increase your distance or cure your slice. By using unique insight from geniuses like Descartes, Kant, and Marx, it teaches you how to become a complete golfer, technically and mentally, from tee to green.The great thinkers dedicated themselves to understanding the universe and improving our lives. But until now, no one has considered how their wisdom can help us understand the game of golf.Becoming a philosophical golfer will certainly improve your game--it may also change your life.Volume II covers modern philosophy, beginning in 17th century France and ending in 20th century America. Each chapter is accompanied by practical tips to improve your performance on the course.
Download or read book Conscious Golf written by Gay Henricks and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2003-06-23 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does your golf swing have to do with your success in business and life? Everything-- if you know the three powerful secrets of Conscious Golf. While working with more than 1,000 executives over the past 30 years, best-selling author and noted executive coach Gay Hendricks discovered that the secrets of success in golf, business and life are one and the same. Conscious Golf reveals those practical secrets to you clearly and simply so that you can play better golf, be more successful in your work and enjoy a daily life free of stress. Conscious Golf shows you, step-by-step, how to put these life-changing secrets to work on the golf course and in the business world. Through vivid examples drawn from his consulting practice, Hendricks guides you through the process of applying this practical wisdom to the real-world challenges that confront you in the game of golf and the business of your life. Conscious Golf gives you three radically innovative insights into how golf and business actually work. When you understand the impact of those insights-- and see how they affect every moment of your day-- your golf game and your work life will skyrocket out of the ordinary and into a new zone of clarity, fulfillment and self-renewing forward momentum.
Download or read book On Learning Golf written by Percy Boomer and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2012-04-25 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The War & Peace of golf. A quaint old classic from 1946, with an intro by the Duke of Windsor. It's good advice, and seriously, this game has hardly changed a whit in 50 years!
