Just a Range Ball in a Box of Titleists

by Gary McCord

Book Overview

The golfer and sports commentator offers a look at his experiences in the world of professional golf, discussing the PGA tour, the colorful personalities and legendary golfers, the courses, and the culture of golf.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399142339
• ISBN13: 9780399142338
• Release Date: March 1997
• Publisher: Putnam Adult
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher

Customer Reviews

Are all Gary's stories true?

McCord's story about the annual ex-wives' golf day at his home course is, by itself, worth the price of admission. It is the funniest, most wicked thing I have ever read. I don't make a habit of reading Pro golfers' memoirs (except Jack's,big John's and, of course, our Greg's), but I am glad i made this book another exception to the rule. It is a collection of very short stories about his life on the Tour and his golfing adventures with his club mates. You couldn't invent the profiles of some of his mates. Birds of a feather....? Gary throws a lot of adjectives and adverbs into some of his sentences and sometimes get tangled up amongst them. As you would expect he doesn't take himself too seriously and is often the butt of his own jokes. No doubt this is why we don't get his account of his famous conversation with Hogan, and the low down on his eviction from Augusta. Buy, Buy, Buy.

I thought it was decent

If you are familiar with Gary McCord then you should know that he is a little off the wall. Therefore, it wasn't a surprise that this book was off the wall. As a golfer, reading this book helped me to relax and enjoy the game more. It also helped in putting a smile on my face. This is not a book that should be taken seriously. Rather, it is a book that can help you find joy in the little things you do.