Beloved bestselling author and golf aficionado Rick Reilly channels his insatiable curiosity, trademark sense of humour, and vast knowledge of the game of golf in 80 original pieces about what it has meant to him and to others, and all the reasons we love it.
When a group of middle-class buddies obsessed with golf set up a bet to see who can finagle their way onto the nearby private course, their friendship is tested in ways they had never expected in this humorous novel from Rick Reilly, one of America’s most popular sportswriters. Missing Links is the story of four middle class buddies who live outside of Boston and for years have been 1) utterly obsessed with golf and 2) a regular foursome at Ponkaquoque Municipal Course and Deli, not so fondly known as Ponky, the single worst golf course in America. Just adjacent to these municipal links lies the Mayflower Country Club, the most exclusive private course in all of Boston and a major needle in their collective sides. Frustrated by the Mayflower's finely manicured greens and snooty members, three of Ponky's finest and most courageous—Two Down, Dannie, and Stick—set up a $1,000.00 apiece, and the first man to somehow finagle his way on to the Mayflower course takes all. Lying, cheating, and forgery are encouraged, to put it mildly, and with the constant heckling and rare aid of Chunkin' Charlie, Hoover, and Bluto--a few more of Ponky's elite--the games begin.One of the three will eventually play the Mayflower's course, but their friendships--and everything else--will change as various truths unravel and the old Ponky starts looking like the home they never should have left.
Featuring a collection of witty essays, this book showcases the best of Rick Reilly's sports columns. He offers humorous insights on various topics, including athlete tattoos, the world of NFL cheerleaders, and the thrilling experience of running with the bulls in Pamplona. Reilly's sharp observations and comedic style make for an entertaining read for sports enthusiasts and casual fans alike.
"This book is dedicated to the truth. It's still a thing.' COMMANDER IN CHEAT: HOW GOLF EXPLAINS TRUMP is a fascinating on-the-ground and behind-the-scenes survey of Donald Trump's ethics deficit on and off the golf course. Renowned sports writer Rick Reilly transports readers onto the greens with President Trump, revealing the absurd ways in which he lies about his feats, and what they can tell us about the way he leads off the course in the most important job in the world. 'Golf is like bicycle shorts. It reveals a lot about a man.' Reilly has been with Trump on the fairways, the greens and in the rough, he has seen how the President plays - and it's not pretty. Based on his personal experiences, and interviews with dozens of golf pros, amateurs, developers, partners, opponents, and even caddies who have first-hand involvement with Trump out on the course, Reilly takes a deep and often hilarious look at how Trump shamelessly cheats at golf, lies about it, sues over it, bullies with it, and profits from it. 'Somebody should point out that the way Trump does golf is sort of the way he does a presidency, which is to operate as though the rules are for other people.' From Trump's ridiculous claim to have won eighteen club championships, to his devious cheating tricks, to his tainted reputation as a golf course tycoon, COMMANDER IN CHEAT tells you everything you need to know about the man. 'You could write a book about what Trump's golf reveals about him. Here it is."
In this comedic sequel, readers are reunited with the endearing characters from the original golf novel. The story continues to explore the humorous and often absurd world of golf, filled with witty banter and outrageous situations. As the characters navigate their way through new challenges on and off the course, the themes of friendship and the love of the game are brought to life in a fresh and entertaining way. Fans of the first book will find plenty to enjoy in this delightful follow-up.
Bestselling author and ESPN star Rick Reilly takes readers on a humorous and bold journey through the most incredible and outrageous moments in sports. With a blend of wit and insight, he explores various athletic events, showcasing the lighter side of competition while highlighting the unique stories and characters that define the sports world.
In this New York Times bestseller, sportswriter Rick Reilly hilariously chronicles his experiences caddying for renowned golfers and celebrities. With no prior caddying knowledge, he learns about the game and its players while sharing amusing anecdotes and insights, making it a delightful read for golf enthusiasts.
A History and a Celebration of the World's Greatest Game
Ever since the Dark Ages, when a few Scots ambled over the dunes with their het kolvin sticks, slapping a ball around in something akin to golf, no sport has more universally or irreversibly awed its players and fans. THE ULTIMATE GOLF BOOK captures the world's ultimate sporting passion as it has never been captured before, with a lively, authoritative history, stunning illustrations, and perhaps the finest collection of original writing on the sport ever assembled between two covers. Putting a fresh, contemporary spin on the centuries-old story of golf, Sports Illustrated's colorful senior writer John Garrity has written a delightful, loose-limbed riff of a history that travels the globe and the links, covering the key personalities, events, advances in technique and technology, proliferation of interest, and curious mystery of this international obsession. Complementing the history are twenty personal essays from a diverse group of literary low-handicappers, musing on everything from the Age of Tiger, to the woes of the lowly club pro, to the charm of playing golf in the dead of winter, to giving up the game altogether. All of this plays out against the dramatic backdrop of more than 300 photographs and illustrations, many rare and historic, many commissioned especially for this volume, which is truly one of a kind. From the tee to the green, the clubhouse to the nuthouse, THE ULTIMATE GOLF BOOK is a must-have for any serious student of the game.
Warum man Trump erst dann versteht, wenn man mit ihm golfen geht
Rick Reilly hat Donald Trump über 30 Jahre beim Golfspiel beobachtet. Sein Buch über dessen Verhalten beim Sport ist ebenso witzig wie erhellend. Wie man Golf spielt entblößt, wer man ist. Der bekannte Sport-Journalist und Golf-Enthusiast Rick Reilly hat Donald Trump viele Jahre auf dem Golfplatz erlebt, und schildert in seinem Buch urkomisch die Raffinesse und Kaltschnäuzigkeit, mit der sich Trump beim Gentleman-Sport auf alle nur erdenklichen Weisen einen Vorteil zu verschaffen weiß. Wenn es etwas gibt, was in Trumps Welt auf keinen Fall passieren darf, dann eine Niederlage – und sei es beim Spiel mit Tiger Woods. Reilly weiß zudem, was hinter dem Einreiseverbot für Araber steckte (Golf!), warum Trump und Merkel sich nicht verstehen (Golf!) und warum Trump acht Ziegen besitzt (Golf!). Ein unverzichtbares Buch, das mehr sagt als jede politische Analyse.
Dame auf G4, Faust auf die Zwölf Rick Reilly berichtete von den größten Sportveranstaltungen der Welt, aber irgendwann waren ihm Super Bowl, Indy 500 und Wimbledon einfach zu langweilig. Er macht sich auf eine abenteuerliche Suche nach den durchgeknalltesten Sportarten des Planeten – und nimmt selbst an ihnen teil. Reilly schreckt weder vor Schachboxen, Extremsaunieren, ja, noch nicht einmal vor Frettchen in der eigenen Hose zurück und schreibt im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes brüllend komisch über seine waghalsigen Selbstversuche.
