The Bogey Man

Name: The Bogey Man
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780224100267
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A Month on the PGA Tour

By George Plimpton

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Summary

In The Bogey Man, George Plimpton, an average golf player, plunges into the professional PGA tour for a month. Through encounters with amateurs, pros, caddies, and officials, he explores the legends, superstitions, and quirks of the golfing world. The narrative offers an intimate look at golf’s unique mental challenges and the author’s personal journey from frustration to occasional triumph, capturing the game’s humour and humanity.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Ideal for sports enthusiasts who appreciate insightful, witty writing and readers curious about the psychological aspects of golf. Also recommended for fans of George Plimpton’s previous works and those who enjoy literary sports narratives with a humorous twist.

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What happens when a weekend athlete – of average skill at best – joins the professional golf circuit?

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What happens when an average golf player joins the professional circuit for a month? George Plimpton finds out in this masterpiece of sports writing.

From the author of Paper Lion

What happens when a weekend athlete—of average skill at best—joins the professional golf circuit? George Plimpton spent a month of self-imposed torture on the PGA tour to find out, meeting amateurs, pros, caddies, officials, fans, and hangers-on along the way.

In The Bogey Man we find golf legends, adventurers, stroke-saving theories, superstitions, and other golfing lore, and best of all, Plimpton's thoughts and experiences—frustrating, humbling and, sometimes, thrilling—from the first tee to the last green.

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Praised for its humour and depth, The Bogey Man reveals the psychological nuances of golf in a way that captivates even those unfamiliar with the sport. Critics highlight Plimpton's gentle, ironic tone and his skill at making sports writing engaging and meaningful. His portrayal of golf as a 'madness with rules' and the comedy in his Everyman experiences resonate strongly with readers and reviewers alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780224100267

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Yellow Jersey Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 214g

Pages: 304

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Biography & Memoir George Plimpton Golf Non-Fiction Penguin Books Sports Sports Biographies

About the Author

George Plimpton (1927-2003) was the bestselling author and editor of nearly thirty books, as well as the cofounder, publisher, and editor of the Paris Review. He wrote regularly for such magazines as Sports Illustrated and Esquire, and he appeared numerous times in films and on television.