Practical, readable, and imminently helpful. Sherman's book makes me excited to incorporate all of the guidance that's relevant to my game. Highly recPractical, readable, and imminently helpful. Sherman's book makes me excited to incorporate all of the guidance that's relevant to my game. Highly recommended for the new golfer who wants to get better and become a well-rounded player....more
Highly recommended for golf nerds, especially those enamored with links golf.
Bandon Dunes was on my must-play list before reading this book, but it'sHighly recommended for golf nerds, especially those enamored with links golf.
Bandon Dunes was on my must-play list before reading this book, but it's vaulted to the top. In fact, a full Bandon Dunes trip to tackle every course there is on my bucket list.
The stories Mike Keiser tells are engaging. My favorite is how children's author Sandra Boynton, a longtime favorite in my household, is effectively responsible for the creation of Bandon Dunes. The Golfer's Journal has a great podcast with her about it.
And the photography within is stellar, doing justice to what I'm sure will be a breathtaking few days sometime in my future.
An enjoyable yet sobering read for fans of professional golf. For me, the most telling line in the book comes toward the end when Phil is described asAn enjoyable yet sobering read for fans of professional golf. For me, the most telling line in the book comes toward the end when Phil is described as always believing he's the smartest man in the room. But the house, inevitably, always wins....more
A must-read golf memoir. Like the game itself, Paper Tiger is simultaneously devastating and enjoyable. Absolutely sets a proper perspective on just hA must-read golf memoir. Like the game itself, Paper Tiger is simultaneously devastating and enjoyable. Absolutely sets a proper perspective on just how good the best players are....more
Despite my appreciation of Guinness and my bourgeoning obsession with golf, I'd never considered visiting Ireland—until after having finished A CourseDespite my appreciation of Guinness and my bourgeoning obsession with golf, I'd never considered visiting Ireland—until after having finished A Course Called Ireland: A Long Walk in Search of a Country, a Pint, and the Next Tee, a must-read for any golf fan.
Someday I hope to play Ballybunion, Old Head, and Carne, and I have Coyne to thank for those recommendations.