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This book tells the inspirational stories of seven famous golfers who refused to let physical and emotional trials stop them from playing the game they love. The golfers include Harry Vardon, Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, Babe Didrikson Zaharias, Charlie Sifford, Ken Venturi, and caddy Bruce Edwards.
List of contents
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Preface
The Game: "It All Comes Back to Character"
Chapter 1: Harry Vardon: "Never Despair"
Chapter 2: Bobby Jones: "We Have to Play the Ball as It Lies"
Chapter 3: Ben Hogan: "The Human Body Is a Great Machine"
Chapter 4: Babe Didrikson Zaharias: "Spiritual Muscle"
Chapter 5: Charlie Sifford: "What Kept Me Going? I Don't Know. . ."
Chapter 6: Ken Venturi: "I Still Think It Was a Miracle"
Chapter 7: Bruce Edwards: "I'm Just Trying to Carry On"
Notes
Appendix: Players' Records
Bibliography
About the Author
About the author
By Lyle Slovick - Foreword by Bill Fields
Summary
This book tells the inspirational stories of seven famous golfers who refused to let physical and emotional trials stop them from playing the game they love. The golfers include Harry Vardon, Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, Babe Didrikson Zaharias, Charlie Sifford, Ken Venturi, and caddy Bruce Edwards.
