19番ホールで軽く飲ればいつも心はあたたまる

by Richard Mackenzie

Golfers generally seek wisdom, instruction, inspiration, and sympathy from their reading on the game. A Wee Nip tees up something charm. A thoroughly delightful and spirited romp through the subculture of St. Andrews's caddies, it fondly chronicles how toting bags at the game's hallowed birthplace grew from the province of scoundrels--some of whom literally fell down drunk on the job--to a corps of thoroughly knowledgeable professionals. Written with flair and obvious affection by the links' current caddie manager, Richard Mackenzie, A Wee Nip at the 19th Hole is both a history and reminiscence, and, despite its wealth of photos and lore, it is a volume easily light enough to shoulder on your own.

Genres: Sports

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First published October 1, 1997

Reviews

[Nranger7 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I won a mystery lot of boxes of books in an auction. There were quite a few books on golf. This was one of them. I have zero interest in golf, but this book was small and had a lot of pictures so I decided to read it. I was pleasantly surprised! There were quite a few funny stories and I enjoyed learning about the history of golf and this golf course. Probably not for everyone though. I think someone who had actually played on this course would better appreciate some of the more techinical details.

[Daniel Little · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to meet the author recently. Mr MacKenzie was one of the best random wedding table friends I've ever made, and it's been a privilege to put a name to the face, in a literary sense. A tremendous chap, with a lot to say about life, golf, and everything in between (if, indeed, the two are are not one and the same, as intimated by St Andrews first woman caddie, who is one of many interesting characters you will meet in this easy-access deep dive into the history of caddying at the Home of Golf).

[Lucy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short read with lots of pictures and illustrations. Basically, it is a brief history of the caddies at St. Andrew’s golf course in Scotland. I am a non-golfer but do enjoy watching the game on television & starting the tab at the 19th hole when picking my husband up after a round! Passing this book on to the golfers in my life. Hope they’ll enjoy!

[Benny]

loved it

[Seth · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a very literal history of caddying at St. Andrew's. Few funny stories.

[Renee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very cute book about the history of caddies at St. Andrews in Scotland. Focused mainly on the 1800s.