Four Iron in the Soul
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 | Product Details: Paperback 256 pages Release Date: 02 April 1998 Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0140260145 Rating:  Sales Rank: 106279 | | Look for similar books by subject:
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| | Customer Reviews: FORE (13 August 2009)Forewarned this is a laugh a page. Written by an ex musician, journalist,enthusiastic golfer for anyone interested in the game or simply interested in humour. It gives the best insight I have come across into the life of the tour pro with the accent often on the guys who are struggling to make ends meet and their caddies who tour the world like a band of gypsies. 5 star luxury enjoyed by the more illustrious pros is not alas for them . Broken down camper vans, cheap booze, take away fast food and even faster women is their lot. Lawrence Donnegan shows us that there is a very fine line in terms of skill and scoring[ perhaps one or two shots per round ] between those who win millions and those who scrape by for a few years before taking a real job. For those who make it big time there is a life of private jets and an entourage of flunkies taking care of there every need. And it does'nt get much better than the lifestyle of the chosen few. A very entertaining and enlightening read. Great book (23 February 2009)A must for every golf lover. It is a very enjoyable and interesting account on the (not always) wonderful world of the European Tour, and on the relationship between the pro and his/her caddie. A Great Humorist (25 August 2008)I don't play golf and I hardly ever watch it, but I picked up Lawrence Donegan's book because I have to write speeches for golfers every once in a while, and I was looking for something to give me some inspiration and insight. This was a great choice. I loved reading Donegan, who is wry, self-deprecating and intelligent. It's a great story about being a caddy, and the ups and downs of Drummond, his professional. Donegan tells some excellent anecdotes and describes the underside of the glamorous world of golf. I felt I learnt something about what it's like to compete in top level sport. I'll certainly be keen to buy more of his books. living the dream (01 September 2006)i am not a golf fan and the closest i have ever got to the game,is the pitch and put at whitby,but never the less,i am a fan of lawrence donegans books. all his books are about living the dream,from california,to ireland to being a caddy at a golf tournament.four iron in the soul,captures a moment in a mans life when,he actually pushes himself to something he always wanted to do,to partake in a pro golf tournament,sadly not as a golfer,but as the next best thing,a caddy. even if you are not a golf fan,you can relate to moments in this book,as its a travelling life,interspersed with characters ,you can only meet in a life style like caddying.the books an eye opener,an emotional roller coaster of laughs and tantrums,its a book ,that once you pick up,you won,t put it down till you have read the last page. Great Title Better book (16 November 2002)If you have ever wanted to get inside the mind of a tour caddy or professional read this book now. All aspiring professionals should be forced to read this book before committing to a life on tour. If you are a golf fan this book is a must. If however you just want a good , interesting and insightful read again this book will hit the spot. Follow this up bt reading "A good walk spoiled by John Feinstein" A great present for someone | |
