From the 15th century royal ban to a game stopped for seven months
because of rain, this is the story of golf as it's never been told
before!
Any golfers who have pined for their putters, waxed lyrical about their
sand wedge, or fondled a five iron will appreciate this fun compilation
of sports reports, spoof correspondence, and reminiscences from pros,
caddies, playing partners, and armchair pundits. With humorous
illustrations on every page, it captures the comedy, controversy, and
curious courses that are all part of the game.
Among the stories it tells: Mary Queen of Scots playing a round just
after her husband got killed; the origin of the term "birdie"; champion
Lee Trevino's prank with a rubber snake; and a fly-on-the-wall
documentary that embarrassed an upscale golf club so badly that the
entire board resigned.