The Best Golf Books to Read This Winter

Winter is approaching - and it means that the magical days of twilight golf in the evenings will become a distant memory. However, there are ways to stay engaged with the game, whether you visit the range, or watch content on TV or YouTube.

But you could also read about the sport, as there are always new books being published, which encompass history, courses, legendary figures and various controversies that will surely intrigue you. 

We have picked out ten books that have been published in 2024 that you may fancy delving into.

The Wee Ice Mon Cometh: Ben Hogan's 1953 Triple Slam & One of Golf's Greatest Summers

Ben Hogan recovered from a near-fatal car accident to win the Masters, US Open and Open Championship in 1953, which remains one of the greatest achievements in golf history. Ed Gruver provides a detailed analysis of that season, drawing on interviews with members of Hogan’s family, golf historians, playing partners, and business partners to bring this remarkable story to life.

• Publication Date: 14 October 2024
• Price: £27.99
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Tiger, Tiger: The Unmissable Biography of Sports Superstar Tiger Woods

James Patterson is one of the most popular authors in history and he has turned his attention towards the most recognised golfer on the planet - Tiger Woods. How did Tiger become arguably the greatest of all time? And how did he fall so dramatically? Patterson looks to provide the answers in this comprehensive biography of the 15-time major champion.

• Publication Date: 1 August 2024
• Price: £10.00
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The Tiger Slam: The Inside Story of the Greatest Golf Ever Played (Tiger Woods in 2000-2001)

Speaking of Tiger Woods, his crowning achievement came at the turn of the century when he won all four major championships consecutively. Kevin Cook charts the glory of the Tiger Slam, providing insights into each of the victories from those closest to Woods.

• Publication Date: 19 December 2024
• Price: £20.00
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The Art of Scottish Golf

Scotland is the Home of Golf and Martin Dempster has covered it more extensively than anyone for 30 years. Now, the golf correspondent describes his love for the game in his homeland, looking at the personalities, courses and history that make Scotland the most special of destinations for golfers.

• Publication Date: 7 November 2024
• Price: £16.99
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Golf Is Hard

Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston is one of the most popular and endearing golfers on tour, but the Englishman has had to face significant highs and lows on the course. This is his story - in his own words - as he charts the frustrations, joys and humour of this game we love.

• Publication Date: 6 June 2024
• Price: £16.93
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Seve Ballesteros's Touch of Class: The 1984 Open Championship And The Meaning of Europe's Greatest Golfer

One of the most enduringly beloved figures in golf history, Seve Ballesteros continues to inspire golfers worldwide, but for many his most iconic triumph came at St Andrews in 1984. Kenny Reid writes about that unforgettable Open Championship but also captures stories and tales that explain why the Spaniard captivated millions around the planet.

• Publication Date: 8 July 2024
• Price: £19.05
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Golf Wars: LIV And Golf's Bitter Battle For Power And Identity

It's been the story that has dominated - and torn apart - men's professional golf in recent years, but how has the saga unfolded and what does it mean for the future? BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter explains it all in this book that delivers a fascinating account of everything you've read, heard and think you know.

• Publication Date: 11 April 2024
• Price: £15.99
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Rainmaker: Superagent Hughes Norton And The Money-Grab Explosion of Golf From Tiger to LIV And Beyond

For years, Hughes Norton was one of the most influential agents in golf, representing both Tiger Woods and Greg Norman and being involved during some significant deals and moments. His account is an insight behind the business of the sport and the personalities involved.

• Publication Date: 26 March 2024
• Price: £15.00
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Playing From The Rough: A Personal Journey Through America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses

Overcoming childhood poverty and racial barriers in the Deep South to achieve great success, Jimmie James set out to play each of Golf Digest’s America’s 100 greatest golf courses in one year - surely an impossible task. This is his story and the lessons he took away from it.

• Publication Date: 18 July 2024
• Price: £9.59
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Searching in St Andrews: Finding The Meaning of Golf During The Game's Most Turbulent Summer

Ahead of The 150th Open Championship at St Andrews in 2022, golf writer Sean Zak spent a memorable summer in the spiritual Home of Golf during a time when the professional game was being ripped apart by the rise of LIV Golf. Throughout his pilgrimage, Zak chronicles the stories, people and experiences that he encountered along the way, in addition to the insights from a time that changed how many of us viewed the sport and what truly matters.

• Publication Date: 26 March 2024
• Price: £21.04
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Which of these books most catches your eye? Why not spend those dark winter evenings reading some of them!