The Poetics of Golf

by Andy Brumer

Many golfers would agree with Andy Brumer that there is poetry in the game of golf. And Brumer is not the first to insist that there is more to the game than the superstars, swing gurus, and high-tech equipment that dominate talk of the game today. In this series of essays, Brumer, one of the most insightful writers on golf, considers the game from unexpected and often surprising angles. At once contemplative and compelling, The Poetics of Golf explores the links between golf and life by way of art and literature, philosophy and psychology. In portraits of various players--including Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Annika Sorenstam, and Arnold Palmer, among others--Brumer teases out the truths that their games can tell us, not just about golf, but about character and courage. And he also offers an unconventional yet enlightening look at the intricacies of the golf swing, course architecture, and golfing equipment. Finally, his book reveals to us--in its content and also in its wide-ranging, often lyrical style--that golf is by no means only a game.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803213654
• ISBN13: 9780803213654
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A gold mine

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I was also surprised at how much of it actually improved my game. Swing theory, equipment adjustments, practice routines, these were all discussed in ways that I had never heard before. There are some great interviews too. Mostly I enjoyed the reflection from a seasoned devotee to the game and someone who has played golf since his youth. This is a book I'm sure I'll read a few more times in years to come to mine everything I can out of it.

Very Insightful Book...

This is a very insightful and passionate view of the game of golf. Suprisingly personal as well. I've been playing, studying, and reading about the game for over 35 years and this is one of the most original books I've read on golf. Mr. Brumer's views on life's experiences as they relate to golf will make you think about your own reasons for playing this game. His views on the playing and teaching of the game are based upon years of being exposed to some of its most original thinkers (Ben Doyle, Gregg McHatton, Bobby Clampett, etc). I don't believe Andy intended for this book to actually improve one's game but I can assure you - it will.

The Poetics of golf feeds my soul

Andy Brumer created another masterpiece. He takes us to new places on and off the golf course. Great reading for those days that you are not teeing it up.

Golf is even more than you once thought....

Andy has done it. There are lots of golf books. I was once told there are more books about golf than all the other sports books put together. The amazing thing is that so many of these golf books are the same. They just have different covers. Andy has succeeded in writing his second thoughtful and original golf book in less than a year. This is an outstanding accomplishment. To take advantage of all the work that Andy has done you need to read his book! You and your golf will be better because you did. The Impact Zone: Mastering Golf's Moment of Truth