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Crosset, Todd W. Outsiders in the Clubhouse: The World of Women's Professional Golf. State University of New York Press, 1995. History of the Ladies Professional Golfing Association (LPGA), interviews with players.

Frost, Mark. The Greatest Game Ever Played: Harry Vardon, Francis Ouimet, and the Birth of Modern Golf. Hyperion, 2002. Exciting narrative of a legendary battle at the 1913 U.S. Open.

Gallwey, W. Timothy. The Inner Game of Golf. Random House, 1998. Controversial view that too much thinking gets in the way and that relaxation and visualization are keys to success.

Hogan, Ben. Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf. Simon & Schuster, 1957, 1986. Clear drawings and tips from a great golfer.

McGrath, Charles, and David McCormick, eds. The Ultimate Golf Book: A History and a Celebration of the World's Greatest Game. Houghton, 2002. Dramatic photographs accompany entertaining essays by writers who love the game.

Morrice, Peter, and Gary Wiren. The Golf Magazine Complete Guide to Golf. Lyons, 2000. Advice for golfers at all levels; numerous illustrations.

Owen, David. The Making of the Masters: Clifford Roberts, Augusta National, and Golf's Most Prestigious Tournament. Simon & Schuster, 1999. Colorful history of the U.S. golf classic.

Pelz, Dave, with James A. Frank. Dave Pelz's Short Game Bible. Broadway, 1999. Explains how to analyze the weaknesses in your game and improve them systematically.

Peper, George, and Golf Magazine, eds. The 500 World's Greatest Golf Holes. Artisan, 2000. An enjoyable, richly illustrated tour of golf's most difficult holes.

Shipnuck, Alan. Bud, Sweat, and Tees: A Walk on the Wild Side of the PGA Tour. Simon & Schuster, 2001. An unsparing picture of life on the PGA Tour.

Woods, Tiger. How I Play Golf. Warner, 2001. Tips from a phenomenal player, written with the editors of Golf Digest.

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