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Best Golf Books to Add to Your Library in 2023

Best Golf Books to Add to Your Library in 2023

The Greatest Game Ever Played by Mark Frost

Golf books, such as Mark Frost’s The Greatest Game Ever Played, don’t have to be purely instructional or technical; they can also be entertaining. The story features a blue-collar kid who grew up across the street from a golf club, learned to play the game as a caddie, and competed in the US Open. The book was so successful that Disney adapted it into a movie featuring Shia LaBeouf.

My Life In & Out of the Rough by John Daly

Another entertaining golf read is John Daly’s My Life In & Out of the Rough. Daly humorously narrates his early days on the PGA Tour, college days, failed marriages, and much more exciting stuff.

Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf by Ben Hogan

Master swinger Ben Hogan has been regarded as the most fantastic ball striker ever. In his book Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf, the nine-time major winner breaks down the swing into five sections: stance, grip, downswing, backswing, and the swing process.

Phil: The Rip-Roaring (and Unauthorized!) Biography of Golf’s Most Colorful Superstar by Alan Shipnuck

For any Phil Mickelson fan, this New York Times bestseller will offer you an insightful and bold look into his life, from his crazy controversies to his thrilling victories. This rollercoaster of a book is guaranteed to keep any golf fan hooked from start to finish.

How I Play Golf by Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods is arguably the greatest golf player of all time, and who wouldn’t want to know how the legend perfects his game and remains on top? How I Play Golf by Tiger is a must-have instructional book in your golf library, and it combines psychological, physical, and metaphysical tips used by the star.

Parting Shot

A good book is worth more than gold chains and diamonds, and gifting one of the above books to a golf-loving friend or family member might change their life forever. If you have a peer group of golf lovers, try having each member get a different book. Then you can circulate them amongst yourselves for the ultimate golf literature rollercoaster. Thank us later when your game and overall golf view improve significantly.

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