The Golf Guru: Answers to Golf's Most Perplexing Questions

By John Barton and John Barton

Book Overview

Why do golfers yell "fore"? Is it ever acceptable for a man to use a purple golf ball? If my boss invites me to play golf, should I let him win? Since 2002, readers of Golf Digest have submitted their most puzzling and perplexing golf questions to the Golf Guru, a.k.a. John Barton, whose monthly column answers these imponderables with authority and good humor. This illustrated golfer's miscellany compiles more than 250 of his most compelling Q&As, tackling everything from history and physics to fashion, etiquette, and beyond. Why do golf courses have 18 holes? How much is a membership at Augusta National? Is golf really an acronym for "Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden"? Whatever the question, the Golf Guru has the answer

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594743223
• ISBN13: 9781594743221
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Quirk Books
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.6" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

The Golf Guru

I love this book. It is filled with great golf trivia, while it is full of interesting information at the same time. Anyone who loves golf should add this book to his/her library. There is something for everyone in it.

The Classic Golf Book of Our Time

This book is a gift to all who play golf, love golf, follow golf or are amused by golf. Quick, humorous and insightful answers and comments into every phase and aspect of the game and the aura surrounding the game...The Golf Guru is the answer man, pure and simple. "The Golf Guru" has long been one of the most read, most anticiapted columns in "Golf Digest" and now its all--or the vast majority of it--is here under one cover. An exceptional collection of golf wit, wisdom and insight. Games will be improved and bets--on the course and at the bar--will be won or lost because of this book and what's in its pages. The Classic Golf Book of our time. A real keeper, a book to enjoy over and over again.