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PLAYER, Gary.

Positive Golf: Understanding and Applying the Fundamentals of the Game.

First Edition of Gary Player's Positive Golf; inscribed by him

New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1967.

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First edition of this comprehensive exploration of the mental and technical principles essential to effective golf performance. Octavo, original publisher's green cloth, frontispiece of Gary Player, illustarted throughout. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "To Colonel Bob Eby, Good golfing. Sincerely, Gary Player." Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket photograph by Bill Mark.
Gary Player (born 1935) is a South African professional golfer widely regarded as one of the greatest figures in the history of the sport. Known as the “Black Knight” for his distinctive attire and competitive spirit, Player achieved global acclaim by winning nine major championships and becoming the first non-American to complete the career Grand Slam. In 'Positive Golf: Understanding and Applying the Fundamentals of the Game' Player draws on his extensive professional experience, Player emphasizes the importance of mental discipline, physical conditioning, and positive attitude as integral components of success in the sport. The book combines practical instruction on swing mechanics and course strategy with philosophical reflections on perseverance and focus, illustrating Player’s holistic approach to golf as both a physical skill and a mental art.
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