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Book SynopsisMany golfers would agree with Andy Brumer that there is poetry in the game of golf. Brumer, one of the most insightful writers on golf, considers the game from unexpected and often surprising angles. Contemplative and compelling,
The Poetics of Golf explores the links between golf and life by way of art and literature, philosophy and psychology.
Trade Review“Whenever I need a special insight on the old Scotsgame, either as an editor or a golfer, I always turn to Andy Brumer.”—Al Barkow, golf writer and historian, and editor of the
Journal of the Shivas Irons Society“Anyone who thinks there’s nothing new to say about this game should read this book.”—Robby Krieger, lead guitarist/songwriter for the Doors and an avid golfer
“When Brumer writes, I take note and listen. There’s not a more talented, insightful and creative golf writer working today.”—Bobby Clampett, PGA Champions Tour Player and TV golf commentator
“Brumer will surprise you with most of his interpretations of the game’s hidden qualities. If you know someone who sees golf as another dimension of life, you should buy that person this book.”—Hot Springs Village Voice
“Throughout his career Brumer has studied, interviewed and become friends with numerous golf professionals, teachers and golf characters that have helped him learn the game and shape his thinking. Whether you are a golfer or not, you will certainly appreciate Brumer’s effort to link golf, life, poetry and art.”—Karen Palacios-Jansen,
Golf Fitness Magazine“So, if you’re a golfer and have an undeniable passion for golf literature, get your hands on Brumer’s
Poetics of Golf. It will whet your appetite for the mystical side of golf using the game itself as a looking glass.”—
Eye on Golf Table of ContentsPrefacePart One. Golf as MemoirTaking It Back InsideNight GolfSamGirls and Golf in PinehurstGolfless in BerkeleyPure WineCheating at GolfPart Two. Lives of the GolfersWhat Do Golfers Want?Pro-trait #1: Arnold PalmerLight My FivewoodPro-trait #2: Jack NicklausThe Meaning of Tiger WoodsPro-trait #3: Bobby JonesPro-trait #4: John DalyPro-trait #5: Charles Howell IIIMike Austin, "Mr. 515"Pro-trait #6: Gary PlayerPro-trait #7: Fred CouplesBig Shots at Bighorn (July 31, 2002)Pro-trait #8: Craig StadlerPro-trait #9: Raymond Floyd's SwingPro-trait #10: Annika SorenstamCan You Have Too Much Love?Pro-trait #11: Se Ri PakCanvassing the CoursePro-trait #12: Tom WatsonPart Three. The Golf Swing as the Axis of the WorldGolf MundiThe Swing Sculpture"I've Got It!" (or the Madness of "Y")Basho's Haiku and the Three-ring SwingFingerprint SwingsDream LessonsOn Phil's WatchThe Zen Puppet SwingTelling Golf's SecretSeeing the LightBending HoganThe Pathological Driving RangePiano Lessons to NobodyPart Four. Golf as a Tool ChestFaithless to the FourteenThe Half-degree SolutionStrokes of GeniusAbout FaceVestigial HeadcoversPart Five. Golf and the SoulThe Golf Course as a Work of ArtGolf and CreativityGolf and SpiritualityBob'n AroundGolf's Imponderables (and an Answer from Jack Kerouac)Winter Scene with Figures Playing KolfSource Acknowledgments
