In every life, there are roads taken and untaken, choices made and dreams abandoned. And then there's golf. As a teenager, Tom Cox dreamed of sporting immortality. For four years he devoted himself to the game he loved. And then, one day, he walked away. But as he got older, those dreams kept coming back. Perhaps it was turning thirty, perhaps it was winning his local club's scratch championship, perhaps it was having his first hole in one, but he decided it was time to start again, to live the dream for real. So he switched off his computer, grabbed his checked trousers and headed for the golf course. To turn pro. There are two ways of becoming a full-time professional sportsman. The first and most favoured approach goes something like this: be born gifted; take up your chosen game early; practise incredibly hard; let nothing stand in your way. The second is more controversial. Just turn up. As long as you're wearing the right socks, you should be OK. Confident in the simplicity of this approach, Tom headed out for the course. What was eight years playing for England Boys and a lifetime of top-class coaching compared to his whippy wrist action and trusty 1980s putter! The Open Championship was only five of the best rounds of his life away and, given a few warm-up tournaments, how hard could it be? One physically and psychologically gruelling year later, Tom returns with the story of how he survived the world of professional golf. Are the pros really so much more gifted than the rest of us? Does an amateur stand a chance? And will he finally get a birdie? Find out, in this hilarious account of one man's pursuit of his dreams.
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'He is a young, multi-talented and an accomplished writer'
-- The Times
'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.' -- Metro
'Tom Cox's book is funny. His self-proclaimed status as a golfing outsider provides edge to his story' -- Daily Mail - Peter McKay
`Cox's descriptions of life on the fringes of the professional game are highly entertaining'
-- The Mail on Sunday
`If he hadn't had such a lousy year, he wouldn't have written such a very, very good book'
-- Daily Telegraph
`this is possibly the funniest book about golf ever written' -- Guardian Unlimited
-- The Times
'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.' -- Metro
'Tom Cox's book is funny. His self-proclaimed status as a golfing outsider provides edge to his story' -- Daily Mail - Peter McKay
`Cox's descriptions of life on the fringes of the professional game are highly entertaining'
-- The Mail on Sunday
`If he hadn't had such a lousy year, he wouldn't have written such a very, very good book'
-- Daily Telegraph
`this is possibly the funniest book about golf ever written' -- Guardian Unlimited
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`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
By E. Cockroft
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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 12 people found the following review helpful
By A. Seibert
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!!
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Excellent read, whether you're a golf fan or not.
With the exception of The Lost Tribes of Pop, which should be delivered later this week, Garcia is the last book of Tom Cox's that I have read. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lisa
1.0 out of 5 stars
Thought it was quite poor
At times amusing, but not something an avid golfer will enjoy.
This guy sounds more like a lost soul than a gofler
This guy sounds more like a lost soul than a gofler
Published 2 months ago by GT
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Will bring any golfer to tears!
I read this book somehow expecting it to match all the other books about pro golfers or their caddies... How wrong could I be! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Thomas Wardley
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sergio
This is a good well written book. It's not as funny as back cover reviews suggest, but it is well worth a read.
Published 11 months ago by G. Brenner
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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 15 months ago by Maria O'Brien
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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 22 months ago by T. Waddle
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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 on 3 Sep 2010 by Chris L
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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 on 12 July 2010 by Mr. G. Ironside
4.0 out of 5 stars
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 on 14 Jun 2010 by Mark K. Backhurst
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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
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