Embedded Balls

by Peter Jacobsen, Jack Sheehan

From one of golf's funniest, most popular players comes another hilarious look inside the pro sport and the people who play it. For nearly thirty years, Peter Jacobsen—player, entertainer, (off-) color commentator, TV host, golf-course designer, and entrepreneur—has been a favorite of fans and fellow golfers. Since his first book, Buried Lies, was published in 1993, a lot has happened—to him, to his colleagues, and to the game itself—so it’s high time he launched a mulligan. From Jack Nicklaus to Michelle Wie, Tiger Woods to Vijay Singh, Jacobsen takes you behind the scenes of the pro tour like no one else can, as he tells you what it’s like to play the PGA and Champions tours simultaneously; how John Daly nearly decapitated a spectator; what players really say to each other in the locker room; why you should never loan your caddy to Tiger Woods; what made Arnold Palmer change his shorts; and how Jacobsen won the U.S. Open (well…kind of). Throughout, it’s a book filled with wit, warmth, insight, and just plain a pure delight. So grab your sticks and strap on your nails—let’s go another round. “Required reading for all golf fans who long for a glimpse of the humanity behind their heroes’ furrowed brows.”—Booklist   “A must read for every golfer or fan of the sport.”—Phil Mickelson, 2004 Masters champion

Genres: Nonfiction, Sports

236 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 18, 2005

Reviews

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Embedded Balls is Peter Jacobsen‘ no holds barred opinion of PGA Golf and the professional players on tour. I commend him for his frankness and willingness to talk truthfully about what he experienced.

Luckily the stories are five star worthy, because the writing and jokes are three star worthy at best. Peter may be funny on the golfer scale, but not so much on a normal scale. Even though the book was written 14 years ago in 2005, some of the thoughts and opinions feel like they are from a generation ago. The misogyny and flat jokes have not aged well - I’m guessing Peter would have written things differently if he came out with this book today.

If one can overlook the flaws (which are admittedly big), there are interesting anecdotes to hear.

[Jon Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's like listening to Jake during one of his shows or interviews. Fun stories and reflections of his time on tour.