{"product_id":"golf-steve-mcgregor-9780646850030","title":"Golf: The True Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Golf is a game whose aim is to hit a very small ball into an even smaller hole, with weapons singularly ill-designed for the purpose\" (Winston Churchill).\u003c\/em\u003e I mean, what imbecile came up with this as a pastime? And why? These are among the many questions \u003cem\u003eGolf: The True Story \u003c\/em\u003eattempts to answer about one of the world's most beloved sports. Frequently funny, and not altogether factual, this quasi guidebook\/ history makes for an informative and entertaining read. It is peppered with illustrations and humorous observations. Trace the evolution of golf down through the ages, from primitive man, to ancient Egypt, the Romans and modern times. Get the inside track on the different types of players, and their far-fetched invented equipment. A rollicking and edifying good read. You'll love \u003cem\u003eGolf: The True Story.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart history, part guidebook, and part love letter to the game.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently funny, and not altogether factual.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGolf: The True Story\u003c\/em\u003e is a humorous and not altogether factual (illustrated) guidebook examining the sport and its many facets. Learn about the sport's fictitious history, the types of players, as well as some far-fetched invented equipment. A rollicking and edifying good read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Steve McGregor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0646850032\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780646850030\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Steve McGregor Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/21\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 190\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d","brand":"Steve McGregor","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48483615899903,"sku":"9780646850030","price":29.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c6217541-3e03-4745-b369-3fdab731582d.jpg?v=1778039590","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/golf-steve-mcgregor-9780646850030","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}