Bookshelf

OUR BOOKSHELF
“I personally recommend the purchase of these excellent books below which are written by African American authorsand 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 directly to purchasetheir books to include in your personal golf library.” –Debert Cook, CMP, Publisher

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Foundation To Fairways: The Everyman’s Guide to Golf Through Fitness & Strategic Performance [Kindle Edition]

By Anthony L. Wilkins
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Wilkins is a National Academy of Sports Medicine & Titleist Performance Institute Certified Personal Trainer who knows that golf equipment changes faster than the stock market. His book gives readers a solid fitness and golfing strategies foundation which they can continuously build upon. Wilkins’ work consists of five chapters and guides readers on the path to becoming a better, more well-rounded golfer with much improved fitness not only for golf, but for life.

ISBN-13: 978-1619275034

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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/

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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

 

 

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The Pendulum Swing
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

 

 

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From Tee To Green:
Seeing God In The Middle Of The Fairway
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
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God, You & Golf
By Levy Adger

The follow-up book by golf trainer, Levy Adger reveals keys that will aid you in developing a consistent and powerful weing while showingthe connection to the power and teachings of the Holy Word of God. Adger uses a proven, non-traditional, single plane swing concept that differs slightly from what is currently being talked about and taught by many other professionals. His 35 years of experience in playing and teaching benefits both the novice and long-time golfer. Among the chapters included: Self Evaluation, A Gift From Above, Grip, Stance, Posture, Head & Eyes, Swing Routine, Glossary, Practice Drills and Practice Notes.
ISBN: 0-9779915-1-2

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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

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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

 

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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

 

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Invisible Golfers
African-Americans’ PGA Tour-Quest
by J.C. Callaway

For copies email:
golfersinvisible@aol.com
or call (510) 684-9546

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Heroines of African American Golf
by M. Mikell Johnson

This book makes known that no one seems to remember the names of the women golfers who were the queens of African American Golf.  In 2030, it will be 100 years since Marie Thompson Jones won the first and her initial United Golfers Association Women’s Open Championship. A vastly compiled research work the author pulls at the past, the present and the future of golf while acknowledging the lost names and identities of decades of black women who have, and who are, making history in the game.  In-depth biographies, personally written experiences and fascinating photographs are illustrated throughout.  Foreward written by Debert Cook, CMP, Publisher,African American Golfer’s Digest.
ISBN: 978-1-4269-3420-9

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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

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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)

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Uneven Lies
The historic story of African-Americans in golf. Written by Pete McDaniel. Foreward by Tiger Woods.

Hardcover, October 2000.
Hardcover
ISBN:1888531363
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This book is written by one of America’s most talented authors and speakers. The Senior Editor of the African American Golfer’s Digest, Wanambwa’s dynamic and inspiring story truly reflects the meaning of his last name, “One Who Survives.” His book is sure to captivate any audience, as he recalls of being born in war-torn Uganda, East Africa, during the terror and violence of Idi Amin, and how his family escaped to the United States only to lose his father to a tragic accident.
ISBN: 0-97723450-9

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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

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“Stories From The Caddyshack”
The Untold Stories of Golf’s Forgotten Heroes
By Edward S. Wanambwa

A collection of colorful, revealing and emotionalstories 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
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Love and Golf: The Front Nine
By Robin Aikens
(LPGA Member)me.

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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.

Soft cover. 93 pages.
ISBN: 0-96382123-7

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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

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–Do you have a good book that you would like to see added to this list? Email us the information at: Editors at African American Golfers Digest