James Dodson Bücher

A profile of the renowned golfer describes the automobile crash that nearly ended his life in 1949, his fiercely private life, his significant tournament achievements in 1953, and his relationship with his wife.

The book vividly explores the lives and contributions of three legendary golfers who transformed the professional tour and shaped the modern game. Through engaging storytelling, it highlights their unique brilliance and the impact they had on the sport, emphasizing their roles in revitalizing golf and influencing its evolution.

Celebrating the wonder, comedy and adventure to be found in the most unlikely places, best-selling author James Dodson takes his young son Jack on a once-in-lifetime trip through the great cities and eccentric byways of Europe. There are two kinds of travel, someone once said: first class and with children. During the summer of 2001, Jim Dodson discovers that travelling with a kid can almost make a grown man feel - and behave - like a child again. Two battered bags and an old baseball glove in hand, father and son set out to circle the globe and spy the wonders of the world. But the best-laid plans usually tend to go awry and Jim and Jack encounter a myriad of unforeseen obstacles during their journey - some hilarious and others heartbreaking. What they discover, on the busy marketplaces and sightseeing hot spots, the country inns and dusty back roads of Western Europe, are not the knights and dragons young Jack had once dreamed of, but something far more valuable: each other's company and a world where, at the end of the day, unexpected laughter and pain can make us all friendly small-town neighbours. With humour, warmth and wisdom, James Dodson explores the meaning of father-son relationships and the importance of finding and savouring friendship, beauty and wonder - especially when you least expect them.

Newly divorced, Dodson and his seven-year-old daughter Maggie share a six week unplanned fly-fishing vacation which takes them from Maine to Yellowstone National Park. "A beautiful meditation on the bond between parent and child and the nature of love and loss."--Jacket.

Revisiting Pinehurst, North Carolina, a place rich with personal history, a golf writer grapples with a sense of lost direction in his life. The region's restorative power not only leads him to a new career but also rekindles his passion for golf. As he reconnects with the game, he is inspired to share this joy with his teenage son, reflecting on the friendships and experiences forged on the golf course. This journey intertwines themes of nostalgia, mentorship, and the enduring impact of the sport.

Arnold Palmer is many things to many people; world-famous golf immortal and sportsman, winner of seven Major championships, highly successful business executive, prominent advertising spokesman, aviator, golf course designer and consultant, devoted husband, father and grandfather, and a man with a down-to-earth common touch that has made him one of the most popular and accessible public figures in history. From relatively humble beginnings (his father was greenskeeper at the Latrobe Country Club) Palmer went on to amass 92 tournament victories in his golfing career and to put together a successful and varied empire. Yet his magnetic personality and unfailing sense of kindness and thoughtfullness have endeared him to millions around the world - the foundation of 'Arnie's Army' Arnold Palmer's own account of his life story is characterised by the honesty and vigour of the man, and covers not only his childhood and early family life, but also his years in the Coast Guard service, his marriage to Winnie Palmer, his rise to fame and his life since then. Open, humorous, thoughtful and generous, Arnold Palmer's is one of the great human stories of our time.

The author shares a humorous and heartfelt exploration of his personal and sporting journey through golf, detailing his experiences and reflections on the game. With a blend of nostalgia and insight, he presents a unique "bucket list" that captures the essence of his passion for golf and the memorable moments that have shaped his life.