Book Review – Phil: The Rip-Roaring (and Unauthorized) Biography of Golf’s Most Colorful Superstar by Alan Shipnuck For many years Phil Mickelson was able to pull off an impressive feat. He was somehow the lovable loser who won a prolific number of golf tournaments. On and off the course his record is a dichotomy of…
“If the people wish to determine the best candidate [for President], put all the contenders on a golf course. The one who can take five or six bad holes in a row without blowing his stack is capable of handling the affairs of the nation.” -Jimmy Demaret There are not many things that all our …
Our country and much of the world has been grappling with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic for months. Those of us who love golf have spent time reading, considering, and probably debating how golf has, will, and should be affected. It has been many decades since golf last grappled with these types of questions…
“In the battle against par or against your opponent, you can’t think about much else, and the result, for me at least, is good therapy. For me, golf has been a kind of passport to relaxation and happiness.” -Bing Crosby
In a world increasingly built on technology, gadgets, luxurious accommodations, and ease of travel Tom Coyne brings readers on a journey that shuns those things (for the most part) in favor of exploring an ancient land and its unique brand of golf. Many golfers dream of traveling to the Emerald Isle to play golf and …
Welcome to the first Golf Inklings blog post. As you’ve probably already figured out from the title, one feature of this blog will be book reviews. I’ve chosen to start with one of my favorite golf books because it tells the story of how the U.S. Open ended up being played at my favorite golf …
Golf Book Review #1 – Open: Inside the Ropes at Bethpage Black by John Feinstein Read More »