The Downhill Lie
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The Downhill Lie
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Author : Carl Hiaasen
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2008-05-13
The Downhill Lie written by Carl Hiaasen and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-05-13 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Originally drawn to the game by his father, Carl Hiaasen wisely quit golfing in 1973. But some ambitions refuse to die, and as the years–and memories of shanked 7-irons faded, it dawned on Carl that there might be one thing in life he could do better in middle age than he could as a youth. So gradually he ventured back to the dreaded driving range, this time as the father of a five-year-old son–and also as a grandfather. “What possesses a man to return in midlife to a game at which he’d never excelled in his prime, and which in fact had dealt him mostly failure, angst and exasperation? Here’s why I did it: I’m one sick bastard.” And thus we have Carl’s foray into a world of baffling titanium technology, high-priced golf gurus, bizarre infomercial gimmicks and the mind-bending phenomenon of Tiger Woods; a maddening universe of hooks and slices where Carl ultimately–and foolishly–agrees to compete in a country-club tournament against players who can actually hit the ball. “That’s the secret of the sport’s infernal seduction,” he writes. “It surrenders just enough good shots to let you talk yourself out of quitting.” Hiaasen’s chronicle of his shaky return to this bedeviling pastime and the ensuing demolition of his self-esteem–culminating with the savage 45-hole tournament–will have you rolling with laughter. Yet the bittersweet memories of playing with his own father and the glow he feels when watching his own young son belt the ball down the fairway will also touch your heart. Forget Tiger, Phil and Ernie. If you want to understand the true lure of golf, turn to Carl Hiaasen, who offers an extraordinary audiobook for the ordinary hacker. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Carl Hiaasen's Bad Monkey.
The Downhill Lie
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Author : Carl Hiaasen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
The Downhill Lie written by Carl Hiaasen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Golf categories.
Downhill Lie
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Downhill Lie written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with categories.
Originally drawn to the game by his father, Carl Hiaasen wisely quit golfing in 1973. But some ambitions refuse to die, and as the years?and memories of shanked 7-irons faded, it dawned on Carl that there might be one thing in life he could do better in middle age than he could as a youth. So gradually he ventured back to the dreaded driving range, this time as the father of a five-year-old son?and also as a grandfather. ?What possesses a man to return in midlife to a game at which he?d never excelled in his prime, and which in fact had dealt him mostly failure, angst and exasperation? Here?s why I did it: I?m one sick bastard.? And thus we have Carl?s foray into a world of baffling titanium technology, high-priced golf gurus, bizarre infomercial gimmicks and the mind-bending phenomenon of Tiger Woods; a maddening universe of hooks and slices where Carl ultimately?and foolishly?agrees to compete in a country-club tournament against players who can actually hit the ball. ?That?s the secret of the sport?s infernal seduction,? he writes. ?It surrenders just enough good shots to let you talk yourself out of quitting.?Hiaasen?s chronicle of his shaky return to this bedeviling pastime and the ensuing demolition of his self-esteem?culminating with the savage 45-hole tournament?will have you rolling with laughter. Yet the bittersweet memories of playing with his own father and the glow he feels when watching his own young son belt the ball down the fairway will also touch your heart. Forget Tiger, Phil and Ernie. If you want to understand the true lure of golf, turn to Carl Hiaasen, who offers an extraordinary audiobook for the ordinary hacker.
When The Polls Lie
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Author : Michael Garling
language : en
Publisher: Lennex
Release Date : 2013-03
When The Polls Lie written by Michael Garling and has been published by Lennex this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03 with categories.
In this book, we have hand-picked the most sophisticated, unanticipated, absorbing (if not at times crackpot!), original and musing book reviews of "The Downhill Lie: A Hacker's Return to a Ruinous Sport." Don't say we didn't warn you: these reviews are known to shock with their unconventionality or intimacy. Some may be startled by their biting sincerity; others may be spellbound by their unbridled flights of fantasy. Don't buy this book if: 1. You don't have nerves of steel. 2. You expect to get pregnant in the next five minutes. 3. You've heard it all.
Downhill Lies
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Author : Robert Mulshine
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003-05
Downhill Lies written by Robert Mulshine and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-05 with categories.
Downhill Lies And Other Falsehoods
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Author : Ring Lardner
language : en
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
Release Date : 2001
Downhill Lies And Other Falsehoods written by Ring Lardner and has been published by Dutton Juvenile this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Downhill Lies
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Author : Ring Lardner
language : en
Publisher: Plume
Release Date : 1973-06
Downhill Lies written by Ring Lardner and has been published by Plume this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973-06 with Fiction categories.
Lpga S Guide To Every Shot
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Author : Ladies Professional Golf Association
language : en
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Release Date : 2000
Lpga S Guide To Every Shot written by Ladies Professional Golf Association and has been published by Human Kinetics this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Golf for women categories.
With clear, concise technique-teaching points accompanied by large, helpful photos, this manual makes an excellent instructional tool. From the basics of hitting each standard shot to proper selection of those shots on the course, this book covers everything from tee to green. 208 color illustrations.
Patty Sheehan On Golf
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Author : Patty Sheehan
language : en
Publisher: Taylor Publishing Company (TX)
Release Date : 1996
Patty Sheehan On Golf written by Patty Sheehan and has been published by Taylor Publishing Company (TX) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Without a doubt, the best woman golfer on the pro tour today, LPGA Hall-of-Famer Patty Sheehan has won 31 tournaments and in 1992 became the first woman to win the U.S. and British Opens in the same year. In this masterpiece of golf instruction, Sheehan offers frank advice which shows women and men how to overcome mere brawn with brain and superb technique. 50+ photos. 40+ line drawings.
Golf Your Way
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Author : Phil Ritson
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Release Date : 1993-10
Golf Your Way written by Phil Ritson and has been published by HarperCollins Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-10 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Dubbed "a great teacher" of golf by champion Gary Player, Ritson combines sound, time-tested instruction with his own groundbreaking techniques to help golfers zero in on their target and consistently hit the ball farther and straighter than they ever imagined. 120 photos. 30 line drawings.