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OUR
BOOKSHELF "I highly recommend
the purchase of the books below which are
written by African American authors and those who support
the growth and
preservation of the history of African Americans in golf
and sports.
Please demonstrate your support for these authors by contacting
them to purchase
their books to include in your personal golf library.
--Debert Cook, CMP, Publisher
The African
American Woman Golfer: Her Legacy
by M. Mikell Johnson
You'll discover a brief historical
overview of African American women in golf in
this book as it examines the sport to uncover
women who have been involved in golf over the
past 75 years.
Hardcover: 224 pages.
ISBN:-10: 0313349045
Anatomy of the
Perfect
Golf Swing
By Glennon Bazzle
A unique work that
explains the mechanics of the swing, hand action,
shoulder turn, hip turn, foot action, etc. Designed
as a quicker method for getting beginners to swing
better. Also available in English, Spanish and
Japanese translations.
Soft cover
ISBN: 0-9667079-0-7 http://thegolfswingking.com/
A Course of
Their Own
Writen by John
H. Kennedy. (Year 2000)
The historic account of of early African American
golfers and the disparities they faced in playing
the game. [Currently out of print]. Copies available
by calling the African American Golfer's Digest
(212) 571-6559. $55.00 plus $9.50 s&h. Hardcover
ISBN: 0-7407-0857-0
The Pendulum
Swing Written
by Levy Lee Adger
This
handy 28-page, soft-cover, pocket-sized guide
serves great as a personal coach that you can
carry right inside your pocket. Golfers of all
levels can benefit from the instruction points
of alignment, grip, swing, and stance.
Paperback
ISBN: 0-9779915-0-4
From
Tee To Green:
Seeing God In The Middle Of The Fairway By
Marvin R. Wamble
By
Marvin R. Wamble
Avid golfer, pastor, playwright,
award-winning sportswriter and reporter, Wamble
has played on courses all around the world,
and he understands the precarious nature of
the game. It has its ups and down, and no golfers,
no matter how good they are, can always be guaranteed
a great a round.
ISBN: 978-0-595-44853
An
Unsung Coach
By Tony Price
"An Unsung
Coach hears through the noise of a Black Athlete's
Dream" available for purchase at www.darkershadeofsports.com
Bridging the Gap between Sports & Society.
Contact the author for copies, speaking engagements
and signings at: (508) 521-5691 or email Tony
Price
How
I Found My SweetSpot
By Robin Aikens (LPGA)
Acccording to Robin
Aikens, "Everyone has a sweet spot!"
Her book is written to share some of the experiences
of her life and her hope of becoming a member
of the prestigious Ladies Professional Golf
Association (LPGA). A strong foreward is written
by motivational speaker, Les Brown and afterforeward
by former Former Chicago Bears Champion, Dave
Duerson.
ISBN: 0-9765110-90-1
Better Golf
The late Julius Richardson
This book has received
numerous awards for his work as a golf instructor.
In 1995, the United States Golf Teachers Association
recognized him for his Lifetime of Excellence
in the Golf Teaching Profession. Golf Magazine
has recognized Richardson as one of the top 100
golf teachers and in 2000 he was named the U.S.
Golf Teachers Federation's Teaching Professional
of the 20th Century.
ISBN: 1-886346-53-4
Invisible Golfers
African-Americans'
PGA Tour-Quest
by J.C. Callaway
The Story of
the MGAA.
Let Them Play.
by John David, president of the Multicultural
Golf Association of America.
This book gives you
the complete story of one man's vision to infiltrate
the world of golf through his organization. The
book includes the history of golf and when and
where the game began, along with multicultural
golf champions and their exclusions from the game.
Soft Cover
ISBN: 0-9776743-0-4
Souled
Out: How Blacks Are Winning And Losing In Sports
By Shaun Powell
Now, some 40 years
after the American Civil Rights Movement set the
stage for greater participation and integration
of blacks in sport, the complexion of this country’s
ball fields, golf courses, gyms, and stadiums—though
not owners’ suites and administrative boardrooms—has
been forever changed. This award-winning author,
and sports columnist at Newsday, pulls no punches
in addressing tough questions concern the state
of Blacks’ sports participation today.
ISBN:13:97807360-6750-8
Just Let Me
Play
by Charlie Sifford
Foreward by Author
Ashe. The Story of Charlie Sifford. The
First Black PGA Golfer, and the first African
American to be inducted into the World Golf Hall
of Fame. The book is currently out of print,
however, to order 5 or more autographed copies
at $40.00 each call: (440) 449-3944.
Hard & soft cover available. (shipping/handling
extra)
Uneven Lies
The historic story of African-Americans in golf.
Written byPete McDaniel. Foreward by Tiger Woods.
Hardcover, October 2000.
Hardcover
ISBN:1888531363
"Stories
From The Caddyshack"
-- The Untold Stories of Golf's Forgotten
Heroes By Edward S. Wanambwa
A collection of colorful,
revealing and emotional stories
about the game’s greatest players told by
the men who caddied for them. Working in their
shadows, these men turned an occupation others
considered demeaning into an art form. With pride
and dignity they made an indelible mark on the
game.
ISBN: 0-97723451-7
Love and Golf: The Front Nine
By Robin Aikens
(LPGA Member)
The author’s
increased passion and love for life is acknowledged
in this fabulous book that correlates just the
similarities between golf and love. Aiken’s
commitment to the game and her profession are
found throughout the 64 pages as she cites a personal
perspective of who she is, because of golf.ISBN:9780-97651091-8
Simply Golf
Jon Tee’s Handbook
By John T. Johnson
This book is a handy pocket-sized
reference for golfers, analyzing the physical
aspect of the “Transfer of Power”
in the entire golf swing. Provides a step-by-step
analysis with blank pages for personal notes.
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Hooters Tour Player,
Kevin Hall Takes You Inside:
"Kevin's
World "
Robin
Aikens, LPGA
On-Course Training Steps
This
Is A Must-Have
Book For Your Golf Library!
The African American Woman
Golfer
Her Legacy
by M. Mikell Johnson
Foreword by
JoAnn Gregory-Overstreet
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