First published 2002
Golf's most respected champion takes readers through the labyrinth of rules that can destroy a tournament in seconds. Palmer draws from his own controversial moments and those of other pros to decode the regulations that baffle millions of players. He revisits Ian Woosnam's crushing penalty at the 2001 British Open, where an extra club in his bag cost him a shot at victory while he played his finest golf in years. Roberto de Vincenzo's heartbreak at the 1968 Masters shows how a simple scoring error can steal a championship. Palmer breaks down these disasters and hundreds of other rulings with clear language and visual examples. The book covers moments involving Tiger Woods, Greg Norman, and John Daly, showing how even the best players get caught by golf's intricate code. Palmer argues that golf demands honor above all other sports, making rule knowledge crucial for every player who steps onto a course.
Genres: reference, sports, non-fiction
Vibes: educational, informative, thought-provoking
Tropes: educational, informative
Period: 2001 British Open, 1968 Masters
256 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster