Golf books...

[rob_golf1]

As well as taking the latest edition of GM to Gran Canaria with me, can any of you recommend any good golfing books for me to read whilst away. Many hours will be spent by the pool so I need something to pass the sun away....

I already have Darren Clarke's Open Story that I am contemplating taking away with me if I can't find anything else.

Thanks

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Any of the Bob Rotella books

 

[Khamelion]

I'v got Seve's official autobiography, looking forward to reading that and as homer says any of the Bob Rotella Books.

If you're really sad you could take a copy of the R&A rules and memorize them.

 

[Evesdad]

Asked the same question myself earlier in the year when we went skiing and was recommended Sam sneads education of a golfer. It's a great read and a look at a different generation.

 

[rob_golf1]

I have already read Seve's book. That was good, and I read an unofficial Rory Mcilroy biography a year or two ago. I saw a Miracle at Medinah book that caught my eye. Anybody had a read of that?

 

[Mr A]

Jon Daly's book was very very good, as was Seve's. The Big Miss by Hank Haney was an interesting read, but not as immersive as the two I have previously mentioned.

 

[Jumboross]

I recently read 'An American Caddie in St Andrews'. I thought it was a wonderful read. Highly recommended.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Plenty to choose from here, I've read a few of the John Feinstein ones, they give a fascinating insight to the pro tours. Another good one is 'Four iron in the soul'

http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/golf

 

[Jumboross]

Plenty to choose from here, I've read a few of the John Feinstein ones, they give a fascinating insight to the pro tours. Another good one is 'Four iron in the soul'

This too is excellent.

 

[Garush34]

I have already read Seve's book. That was good, and I read an unofficial Rory Mcilroy biography a year or two ago. I saw a Miracle at Medinah book that caught my eye. Anybody had a read of that?

Ive read it, quite a good book. Gets all the action form the week, and even though you know what happens its stilla great account of all the action.

 

[Garush34]

A few i really like are tales from q school, Bobby open, a good walk spoiled, Monty's Manor.

Ive just started afternoons with mr hogan. So far so good, got this and a few others to get through.

 

[backwoodsman]

Plenty to choose from here, I've read a few of the John Feinstein ones, they give a fascinating insight to the pro tours. Another good one is 'Four iron in the soul'

http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/golf

Of these, Tales from Q School, and The Greatest Game Ever Played are both cracking reads.

As is Caddy for Life - also by John Feinstein

 

[palindromicbob]

Peter Alliss Golf- The Cure for a Grumpy Old Man. Fun read and also available as an audiobook read by the man himself so well worth getting on the free Audible trial if you like listening to him.

http://www.audible.com/

 

[Mary]

Bud, Sweat and Tees by Rich Beem is an interesting read. If you're downloading to a reader, John Hoskison has some good e-books on Amazon.

 

[Paul_Stewart]

The two Golf on the Edge books by Ross Biddiscombe about European qualifying school and trying to break on to the main tour.

 

[Slab]

Who's that Irish caddy that did a newspaper column that was then turned into 2 books about his experiences on tour?

Got them both at home but cant recall the name...

 

[HawkeyeMS]

Caddy For Life
Four Iron in the Soul
Tommy's Honour

...are the 3 I would recommend

 

[MashieNiblick]

Caddy For Life
Four Iron in the Soul
Tommy's Honour

...are the 3 I would recommend

Agree.

Reading Tommy's Honour and Caddy for Life you might find you get something in your eye at the end.

I'd add Jack Nicklaus's autobiography. A biggish book with fascinating insights and attention to detail but without being in the least bit boring or bombastic. Just like the man himself.

 

[Snelly]

Golf Dreams by John Updike.

Very good.

 

[Hunka Turf]

4 iron to the Soul - Lawrence Donegan.

About his experience as a caddie on the European Tour. Well written, interesting and funny.