The Gods Of Golf

Equal parts enchanting fable and hilarious satire, The Gods of Golf puts a fresh spin on the idea of golf as a metaphor for life.

HILARIOUS. TAKES THE PAIN OUT OF PLAYING GOLF Good for you and as a gift for the golfers in your life A game that is flog spelled backward must be abetted by some form of higher power. Over golf's half millennium history, millions of players have cried out to many deities hoping to be pulled from the quagmire. The Golf Gods, written by the golf gods themselves, has been graciously provided to the modern golfer. No longer will superstition ruin an otherwise enjoyable outing. Readers will benefit from thousands of years of golf god experience. Want to break 100? Learn what golf god to ask. Know the secret of Tiger Woods. Master the 19th hole. Triple the joy of playing golf. Be on a first name basis with all 23 golf gods. All the facts presented in The Golf Gods are true. Everything else is also true to varying degrees. Includes amazing illustrations by the renowned artist Roger Schillerstrom.

Samuel "Pond Ball" Clintock wasn't born with a silver spoon in his mouth, a Titleist in his fairway, or a Cadillac in his driveway. No, Sammy is coming of age in a shack at the edge of town with a golf-gifted daddy who's sworn off the game and who hasn't held a driver's license, a 9-iron, or a real job in years. Still, Sammy has reason to be happy, what with a legendary golf course in his back yard and pond balls aplenty in his back pocket. There's one big problem though. Mimosa G.C. hasn't been a "real" course since the dark days of the Great Depression. When Pond Ball, his daddy, and his best friends begin resurrecting the abandoned lay, they're bound to stir up 18 holes worth of trouble. Before they can holler fore! he and his friends find themselves caught up in a struggle to save the old course from the bulldozer, and the memories some would prefer to bury. Pond Ball and company prove it's not what brand of golf ball you play that gives you soul, but in whom and what you believe.

Ben Hogan, considered to be the greatest striker of the golf ball, would beat balls on the practice range until his hands bled. He once said that in a good round, he hit just three shots exactly the way he wanted. He understood that golf is more a game of misses than a game of perfection. Until a brash young amateur attempts to prove him wrong. When Gordon Howard, trust fund baby and amateur golfer par excellence, comes to the sudden realization that his cushy job working for his father’s mega hedge fund has been a colossal mistake, his world free- falls into a tailspin. Searching for fulfillment and meaning to his life, he throws caution to the wind and embarks on a mission to become a professional golfer on the PGA tour. His goal is to win the coveted US Open. Amidst the pressure of his level headed girlfriend to abandon his pipedream, Gordon is contacted by a man he has never met, who offers him what he has been desperately searching for, an infallible golf swing. But the price Gordon pays for such perfection is much more than he ever bargained for.

Imagine if you suddenly found yourself in a world where golf is the way of life. Each morning the people on this world get up and play golf and work on their courses. According to the condition of their course and, any improvements; they get paid for it. Every person’s course is a reflection of their persona. You are the course inspector. You work for the Golf Gods. You are responsible for inspecting the condition of each person’s course. You meet people like, Slow Hand Sunn, Betting Thomas, Mangled Mandie and others. You find yourself involved with night-golfers and in conflict with the committee of moral, ethical and economic development. It is a spiritual quest that is both enlightening and thought provoking. It is an astonishing and educational journey. With the help of a mystical book and a mysterious guide it is a journey not soon to be forgotten.

Who controls every bounce, gust of wind and subtle break on the golf course? It's Ti Ming and Tem Po, the mystical golf gods, of course! Ti Ming and Tem Po are the guardians of the game. They know all, see all and control the fate of everything in golf. Those who dishonor or disbelieve in the golf gods do so at their own peril. In the first book from Texas golf writer Mark Button, "Finding Ti Ming & Tem Po, Legend of the golf gods," believers young and old benefit from their trust in the golf gods. Disguised as small wooden statues, Ti Ming and Tem Po come alive in the dream world and teach their students to love, respect and master the game. All the while, the golf gods impart the life lessons and virtues the game instills, such as confidence, honesty, judgment, respect and perseverance. Their amazing journey touches the lives of many. Among them are Jack, a curious young boy seeking confidence; Anna, a cocky tomboy with a strained relationship with her father; and Tommy, a once-promising amateur golfer whose life is derailed by bad decisions. With the help of Ti Ming and Tem Po, things change dramatically for all who believe. Good fortunes on the golf course await all who believe, including you. If you believe in Ti Ming and Tem Po, anything is possible. Long live the golf gods! Visit www.timingandtempo.com for more information.

The Royal and Ancient and the USGA have their rulebook and the golf gods have theirs. The official rulebook has been written and rewritten for over 250 years. And now for the first time in writing here is THE RULEBOOK OF THE GOLF GODS. The golfing authorities dictate how the game is to be played and scored. However, where the ball goes is strictly up to the golf gods. Generations of golfers have always wondered where the ugly, crazy and frustrating shots come from. The answer is finally here. This book covers the things that happen on a golf course that aren't covered anywhere in the official golf rulebook. Subjects include equipment, preparation, strategy, tee shots, shots to the green, chipping, putting, trees, bunkers, water, weather, good breaks bad breaks, and talking to the ball. Don't feel bad the next time you hit a strange or lousy golf shot. It isn't your fault. It is just the golf goods seeking entertainment at your expense.