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A Disorderly Compendium of Golf
The obsessive book about the obsessive game, and more fun to read than a green at Ballybunion. Written by two authors who have misspent their lives in thrall to the sport, A DISORDERLY COMPENDIUM OF GOLF digs into the odd, the fascinating, the historical, the random, the unexpected, and the curmudgeonly, and serves up hundreds of pages of lists, anecdotes, humor, surprises, and the sheer compelling minutiae of a game whose pleasure lies in the details.
It’s all here, including oldest courses, top 5 money-winners at 10-year intervals, the importance of James II of Scotland. Colorful characters, like the hustler who would bet you that he could roll out of bed in the morning and make a 40-foot putt on his first try, and his secret for doing it every time. Odd Did you know youmay take a free drop from a fireant hill but not from poison ivy? Good golf instruction―how to hit Phil Mickelson’s trademark flop shot―and confusing golf Tom Watson says “Never feel you’re reaching for the ball,” while Johnny Miller advises“ Reach for the ball. . . .” Embarrassing moments and helpful tips. The professional caddie nicknames, terms for an ugly shot, names of golf balls. Plus gambling games, the grasses used in greens, unusual patents, Shakespearean quotes on golf, golf at midnight, longest and shortest holes . . . and more, and more.
It’s all here, including oldest courses, top 5 money-winners at 10-year intervals, the importance of James II of Scotland. Colorful characters, like the hustler who would bet you that he could roll out of bed in the morning and make a 40-foot putt on his first try, and his secret for doing it every time. Odd Did you know youmay take a free drop from a fireant hill but not from poison ivy? Good golf instruction―how to hit Phil Mickelson’s trademark flop shot―and confusing golf Tom Watson says “Never feel you’re reaching for the ball,” while Johnny Miller advises“ Reach for the ball. . . .” Embarrassing moments and helpful tips. The professional caddie nicknames, terms for an ugly shot, names of golf balls. Plus gambling games, the grasses used in greens, unusual patents, Shakespearean quotes on golf, golf at midnight, longest and shortest holes . . . and more, and more.
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390 pages, Paperback
First published October 10, 2006
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February 18, 2022
Love this book.
It is a great book to dip into and read at any point.
I wish there was an updated version.
p. 32) The Rules of the Green: A History of the Rules of Golf
p. 71) "A Golfer's Pledge" by Lionel Callaway
p. 88) The Making of the Masters: Clifford Roberts, Augusta National, and Golf's Most Prestigious Tournament
p. 96) Every Shot I Take
p. 142) Following Through: Writings on Golf
p. 161) Old Course Experience: https://www.theexperiencestandrews.com/
p. 215) Swing Machine Golf--The Fastest Way to a Consistent Swing
p. 239) The Golf Courses of the British Isles
p. 245) Highland Links, Ingonish, Nova Scotia: https://www.golfcapebretonhighlands.ca/
p. 252) Three-Club Golf
p.334) Golf Holes That Have Become Archetypes:
- Redan
- Biarritz
- Alps
- Eden
- Road
- Short
- Long
- Cape
- Punchbowl
- Leven
- Raynor's Prized Dogleg
- Lion's Mouth
- Double Plateau
- Bottle
- Hog's Back
- Knoll
- Island
p. 334) Lines of Charm: Brilliant and Irreverent Quotes, Notes, and Anecdotes from Golf's Golden Age Architects
p. 336) Concerning Golf
p. 337) Wooden Sticks, Uxbridge, Ontario: https://woodensticks.com/stay-play/
p. 352) The World's Most Underrated Golf Destinations
1) Melbourne, Australia
2) London, England
3) San Francisco, California
4) Northern Michigan
5) Toronto, Ontario
6) The Algarve, Portugal
7) Northern Ireland
8) Northern New Zealand
p. 366) Splendor In The Grasses
- Seashore Paspalum
- Zoysia
- Kikuyugrass
It is a great book to dip into and read at any point.
I wish there was an updated version.
p. 32) The Rules of the Green: A History of the Rules of Golf
p. 71) "A Golfer's Pledge" by Lionel Callaway
p. 88) The Making of the Masters: Clifford Roberts, Augusta National, and Golf's Most Prestigious Tournament
p. 96) Every Shot I Take
p. 142) Following Through: Writings on Golf
p. 161) Old Course Experience: https://www.theexperiencestandrews.com/
p. 215) Swing Machine Golf--The Fastest Way to a Consistent Swing
p. 239) The Golf Courses of the British Isles
p. 245) Highland Links, Ingonish, Nova Scotia: https://www.golfcapebretonhighlands.ca/
p. 252) Three-Club Golf
p.334) Golf Holes That Have Become Archetypes:
- Redan
- Biarritz
- Alps
- Eden
- Road
- Short
- Long
- Cape
- Punchbowl
- Leven
- Raynor's Prized Dogleg
- Lion's Mouth
- Double Plateau
- Bottle
- Hog's Back
- Knoll
- Island
p. 334) Lines of Charm: Brilliant and Irreverent Quotes, Notes, and Anecdotes from Golf's Golden Age Architects
p. 336) Concerning Golf
p. 337) Wooden Sticks, Uxbridge, Ontario: https://woodensticks.com/stay-play/
p. 352) The World's Most Underrated Golf Destinations
1) Melbourne, Australia
2) London, England
3) San Francisco, California
4) Northern Michigan
5) Toronto, Ontario
6) The Algarve, Portugal
7) Northern Ireland
8) Northern New Zealand
p. 366) Splendor In The Grasses
- Seashore Paspalum
- Zoysia
- Kikuyugrass
March 14, 2009
It was fun and distracting reading over the winter.
Best article: Homer Kelley's "Golfing Machine". If you ever see the clip of JP Anderson acting out some of Kelley's concepts, you'll laugh a very long time!
Best article: Homer Kelley's "Golfing Machine". If you ever see the clip of JP Anderson acting out some of Kelley's concepts, you'll laugh a very long time!
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