Recommend any golf books?

[GAME]

going to punta cana in 2 wks, need to know what good golf books there are out there....

thx

[Flog]

A book on technique? I've just recieved a copy of Stan Utley's 'The art of the short game' and it seems really good, as near as I can tell. Not a very big book but definitely worth the time so far.
The five fundamentals is always good, too.

[Bellyhungry]

I recommend the recently released Arnie & Jack and Mr.T's Going for the greens.

[krylaw]

paper

paper tiger. its about a 15 handicapper who takes 18 months off to try and qualify for the pga tour at royal ashburn. you'll piss yourself laughing. :hyper:

[ontario]

Harvey Penick's "Little Red Book". It's the only golf book you really need.

Avoid Dave Pelz unless you approach golf like a NASA scientist.

[luv2golow]

Ben Hogans Five Lessons- the modern fundementals of golf ( if you're looking to improve something)

Or if your lust looking for a fun read, I enjoyed Bud, Sweat and Beers, the story of Rich Beem. Funny stuff.:$

[Bellyhungry]

If I am going on vacay, the last thing I want to read is golf instruction books.

That's just me talking though. I have seen people reading a book about quantum physics on a plane once.

[TORAIDER]

The Match by Mark Frost is an entertaining read.

[goshawk]

A book on technique? I've just recieved a copy of Stan Utley's 'The art of the short game' and it seems really good, as near as I can tell. Not a very big book but definitely worth the time so far.
The five fundamentals is always good, too.
I'd also suggest the companion book The Art of Putting as well. Both are worthwhile reads.

[swansong]

I saw this guy interviewed on The Colbert Report a few weeks ago and have been meaning to pick up his book...it sounded like a funny read.

The Downhill Lie: A Hacker's Return to a Ruinous Sport

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/19/books/19masl.html

[Golfing in Ottawa]

Mr.T's Going for the greens.


Yes, I have now finished the book and was a Great Read !!!

Here is my post from a previous thread............

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Well folks, I am about 2/3 of the way through "Going For The Green" and I can truly say it is a "Terrific" read. Bob Weeks hit the mark exactly when he said its not just a book about golf or a book about business, but Robert has cleverly mixed both together as a sort of "hybrid". When reading the book Rob has you almost feel like you are playing along with him and his guest as he easily switches back and forth between describing the course, to the business/political career of his guest and even to his guest's playing ability. Some good....some not so good.........:D
Rob takes you inside some of Canada's finest ultra private Clubs and into the lives of many people who control many aspects of this Country.

Without giving away too much, my favourite part of the book so far has to be Rob playing with Jean Pierre Ouellet at the Mount Bruno Club near Montreal the Vice-Chair of RBC Capital Markets. J.P. recounts to Rob his Pro-Am pairing at the 2001 Cdn Open at The Royal Montreal which was made up of Himself (J.P.), Jean Monty - Chair of BCE, Prime Minister Jean Chretien, and Tiger Woods. I nearly fell out of my chair from laughter:rofl: ........This chapter alone is worth the price.

This book is a great read for any golfer, and is a MUST read for anyone who does business on the golf course. Would make a great prize for those summer charity golf tournaments, and of course will make a great gift for any occasion. You can order at Amazon.ca for a great online price !!!
http://www.amazon.ca/Going-Green-Can...8095657&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.ca/Going-Green-Canadas-Business-Political/dp/1552639932/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208095657&sr=8-1)

Rob, A job WELL DONE !!! I look forward to your sequel book as I am sure you will have many more great rounds with people of interest.

[ontario]

I saw this guy interviewed on The Colbert Report a few weeks ago and have been meaning to pick up his book...it sounded like a funny read.

The Downhill Lie: A Hacker's Return to a Ruinous Sport

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/19/books/19masl.html

Sports Illustrated published an exerpt from that book a few weeks ago. Very funny. I may pick it up too when it hits paperback.

Good non-golf sports book - "Playing for Pizza" by John Grisham. Not a legal thriller like most of Grisham's work. It's about a down and out ex-NFL quarterback trying to make a living in the Italian Football League. Pretty lightweight reading (perfect for summer). Lots of mouth watering descriptions about eating and drinking in Parma, Italy.

[jmac]

For non-instruction, one I recently read and loved was "Bud, Sweat and Tees" it chronicles Rich Beem's insane rookie year on tour with his (now departed) caddy from Brampton Steve Duplantis. Another one that is a real riot is "A Nasty Bit of Rough" by David Feherty.

For instruction, I recently read two great ones "Putting out of your mind" by Dr. Bob Rotella and "How to play your best golf all the time" by Tommy Armour.

I also agree with TORAIDER that "The Match" is a good read, even better if you don't know the outcome before you read it.

[gatsby]

I agree about Playing for Pizza. A really interesting book. Perhaps if you would like to try fiction, try Troon McAllister's books : the Green the Foursome and Scratch. You'll enjoy the anti hero. Eddie Caminitti. Also for the more esoteric,Golf in the Kingdom. by Michael Murphy. For a bit of reading, go back and read Goldfinger by Ian Fleming. Bond plays Goldfinger for a gold bar and it is quite interesting. Ian Fleming makes a mistake in rules interpretation but who cares. Happy Holidays

[LobWedge]

Playing Through by Curtis Gillespie. The author's autobiographical look at his journey back to Scotland after the death of his father. Anyone who's had a golfing relationship with a parent or grandparent should read this book.

[sharkhark]

The Impact Zone, by bobby clampett a guy i do not like at all,but....the book is good. Someone here on tgn recommended it.
THe basic principle is that the shot is determined in the four or so inches after the ball, hitting fat, thin, proper divots. Must say my ball striking (unfortunately not scoring) has been better lately.

[Phnert]

A Good Walk Spoiled
by John Feinstein

[duffer_devon]

A fun fiction read is The Greatest Golfer Who Never Lived and the sequeal The Greatest Golf Course that Never Was.

A buddy of mine recommended the first one and swore it was a true story.

[jmac]

I read The Greatest Golfer who Never lived a few months ago and although it's not as polished as it could be (reads a bit like a first novel) it is a fun story and I would also recommend it.

[Anthony]

Who's Your Caddy by Rick Riley..... Hilarious as well as a fun thoughtful read.

Carl Hiassen, if you like his fiction, Striptease, Skinny Dip among others has just released a golf book after not playing for 32 years. Forget the name, but I like his writing.

[dekker]

Jack Nicklaus-My Story.

It's about a guy who spends his honeymoon on the road playing golf at Pinehurst and other places while she waits in the car all the while he's telling her it's Ok, it will pay off.:rofl:
Maybe you should give it your wife or girlfriend.

[GAME]

thx for replies, not interested in instruction books, im more of a feel player...more general golf books...i heard training a tiger by earl woods is good. thx again