Holiday reading.

[mrwoo]

Myself and Mrs Woo are off on holiday in a couple of weeks to the Algarve and am looking for some good golfy reading.

Books recently read:
Dream On, Hacked off and Golf is not a game of perfect.

Hacked Off was my favourite. Anyone suggest a good light golf read? If not I will be forced to take Alan Carr with me.

Woo

 

[muttleee]

I loved 'Four Iron in the Soul' by Lawrence Donegan. It's laugh-out-loud funny.

 

[john0]

If you do take Alan Carr with you, is there any chance that you can leave him there?

Also, can I ask why you have a photo of an Australian Cricket legend as your Avatar?

 

[ADB]

I loved 'Four Iron in the Soul' by Lawrence Donegan. It's laugh-out-loud funny.

I also enjoyed it but found it somewhat dated as it was written when the likes of Faldo, Woosenam and Langer were in their prime on the European Tour.

Although I haven't read it, I have heard that Bruce Edward's Autobiography 'Caddy for Life' is worth a go. Finally, and on the Watson theme, I really enjoy 'Getting up and down: How to Save Strokes from Forty Yards and in' - it is an investment and somnething you will keep returning to over the years!!

Enjoy the sun

 

[bluenose10]

Good Walk spoiled - John Feinstein (not really classed as light reading but still not taxing) and my favourite, Bring me the head of Sergio Garcia by Tom Cox - really funny book

 

[HomerJSimpson]

The Tom Cox books (Sergio Garcia and Nice Jumper) are ok but weren't as good as I'd hoped. I guess you could always take another Rotella with you

 

[goldenbare]

I loved 'Four Iron in the Soul' by Lawrence Donegan. It's laugh-out-loud funny.

definitely agree with this one, I think the fact that it shows the tour caddies at a much lower level than they are regarded at now makes it a lot more interesting and humourous.

 

[Evesdad]

I enjoyed the tom cox books! Fairway to he'll wasn't bad either I've another somewhere but can't remember it, will have to get back to you.

 

[ScienceBoy]

The Tom Cox books (Sergio Garcia and Nice Jumper) are ok but weren't as good as I'd hoped. I guess you could always take another Rotella with you

Nice Jumper is my favourite golf book, I have read nearly all those in this thread and that one and 'Four iron in the soul' stand out

 

[Jaymosafehands]

for something a bit off the wall try "the Phantom of the Open". It's about a bit of a character called Maurice Flitcroft. Loved it. "Four Iron..." was also really good.

If you want something a bit technical try Hogan's "Five Fundamentals..". Was like a lightbulb going off for me.

 

[birdieman]

I'm currently reading 'Somewhere in Ireland a village is missing it's idot' by David Feherty. He's not everyone's cup of tea but I like him, he's witty and there are some very very funny anecdotes and observations in there - Recommended.
Much better than the Tom Cox books (which I've read) imo

 

[Evesdad]

My baby got the yips, the random thoughts of an unprofessional golfer by Richard Russell.

 

[HRC99]

Rich Beem's book: Bud, Sweat & Tees is a very good read.

Wasn't that fussed on Bring me the head of Sergio Garcia at all. Certainly didn't live up to the hype for me.

 

[robbest3offthetee]

I liked Peter Allis Autobiography, good read and funny too..