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Fore! Play
- Narrated by: Bill Geist
- Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins
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Publisher's Summary
In this memoir of a golfer wannabe, Geist competes in the Bad Golfers Association Tournament - and loses. He skillfully analyzes Tiger Woods' game and offers his own insider's tips on playing better golf, including: "Every so often skip a hole - it's still the best way to take eight to 10 strokes off your game" and "Always play the closest hole."
Critic Reviews
"Mr. Geist has a gift for uncovering the quirky detail that makes the mundane humorous." (The New York Times)
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Mark W. Putnam
- 12-21-07
Fore! Play
If you enjoy golf then you will enjoy this story.
Moves along, interesting and fun characters.
