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Daily Mail - Peter McKay
'Tom Cox's book is funny. His self-proclaimed status as a golfing outsider provides edge to his story'
Metro
'Tom Cox embarks on a poignant and hilarious journey of self-discovery to see if he can make it as a pro over the course of a year.'
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
`Bring Me The Head of Sergio Garcia!' by Tom Cox. ISBN: 978-0-224-07860-3
Only the naive are foolish enough to think that pro golf is `the ultimate lifestyle.' The sacrificing of `normal human activities' to endless hours of practice, travel, sombre nights alone and tunnel vision, is no fun. Heartache over missed putts is far more common than fortune and glory. To get to the top you have to be born gifted, take the game up very young, practice incredibly hard and allow absolutely nothing to stand in your way. When Tom Cox decided to try his luck on the `third division' EuroPro Tour his life degenerated into the sub-title, My Year of Swinging Dangerously On The Pro Golf Tour.
Cox, who also wrote the extremely funny, irreverant golf spoof, Nice Jumper, has hit top writing form again. His insights are both cruel and hilarious. This book won't teach you how to be a successful pro but it does explain the harsh realities from a self-deprecatingly painful and amusing perspective.
Only the naive are foolish enough to think that pro golf is `the ultimate lifestyle.' The sacrificing of `normal human activities' to endless hours of practice, travel, sombre nights alone and tunnel vision, is no fun. Heartache over missed putts is far more common than fortune and glory. To get to the top you have to be born gifted, take the game up very young, practice incredibly hard and allow absolutely nothing to stand in your way. When Tom Cox decided to try his luck on the `third division' EuroPro Tour his life degenerated into the sub-title, My Year of Swinging Dangerously On The Pro Golf Tour.
Cox, who also wrote the extremely funny, irreverant golf spoof, Nice Jumper, has hit top writing form again. His insights are both cruel and hilarious. This book won't teach you how to be a successful pro but it does explain the harsh realities from a self-deprecatingly painful and amusing perspective.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Just finished "Bring me the head...." To use the authors golfing parlance - I p...ed myself laughing at a tale of heartbreak and misery. With profanities ringing in my ears, the descriptions of shanks, chypps and the mind numbing 86's reminded me of so many "character building" events I have put myself through in over thirty years of playing the great game of golf. Congratulations on what for me has been the funniest read in years.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Tom Cox, as always, has provided a fun read about his year out as a professional golfer. He discusses the thoughts, the fears, his impressions, and all in an easy read and one that will keep you entertained from cover to cover. This is the second of Tom's books I have read and it will certainly not be the last. Anyone who is a fan of golf, curious about the life of a professional, or wonders what goes through the head of an out-of-place person, you will love this book. Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy. Cheers!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
For the love ....and the loss of Golf
Last night I just finished reading this little gem of a book, and I hope based on the fact you are reading a review you want to buy it. I say do. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Maria O'Brien
Well below par!!
I bought this book based on reviews from other Amazon customers,as good a way as any to buy a book. As a keen hacker myself I was looking forward to reading it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by T. Waddle
Another excellent tale from Tom Cox
In conjunction with his other book, 'Nice Jumper' Tom Cox has produced some timeless books that really do capture not just the addiction of the golfing nut but also the sheer... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Chris L
Bring Me The Head of Sergio Garcia
Bought as a present for a golfing "nut", it was received with delight. Keen price - brilliantly instant delivery.
Published 22 months ago by Mr. G. Ironside
Not quite laugh out loud, but good none the less......
As a 'sit on the beach and pass a sunny afternoon' book I can recommend this to golf fans, happy hackers, general sports fans and anyone looking for a damn good read. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mark K. Backhurst
I wanted to love it, yet....
I was really looking forward to this book. However it was a big disappointment. Quite frankly it's boring. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2010 by S. Shaw
Pitch perfect
A humour classic. Gets man's love-hate relationship with golf down to a tee. And threaded through with a stunning series of self-mocking, highly observant, beautifully written... Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2009 by H. Mount
Disappointing
Was looking forward to reading this following some of the positive reviews, but was very disappointed. Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2009 by C. W. Thompson
Outstanding!!
The book is as good a read for non golfers as dyed in the wool golfers. You will see the comparisons between your game and Tom's and laugh endlessly at his observations. Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2009 by Neil A. Pirie
More Golfy Than Nice Jumper
Fantastic book from Tom Cox. Another read I have recommended and given out as a gift. If you really love golf (or even if you don't know anything about golf. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2009 by L. Kay
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