Slices

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"Millions of words are written in this field every year, but fewbetter than those that come from I.J. Schecter." --Jane Carter, Editor, Golf Monthly "In golf, there are the elite, and then there are the rest ofus. We others, lumped together in the Duffer Zone--you know us fromthe formal announcements we send out whenever we break 100--arelike the thousands who finish mid-pack in a big-city marathon:happily unremarkable, content just to enjoy the sunshine with somelike-minded others, unconcerned about the guy who crossed the tapeforty minutes earlier. We are competent but not brilliant. We areenthusiastic, though a far cry from intense. Our fairway woods aremostly reliable, but put a 3-iron in our hands and we might as wellbe swinging a screwdriver." To the low- and high-handicapper alike, golf represents anongoing quest and an exhilarating challenge. In this brilliantcollection, award-winning author I.J. Schecter embarks on a doggedpursuit of golf's elusive Holy Grail--breaking 100--with hilariousresults. Clinging to boundless (and often groundless) optimism,Schecter attempts to untangle the secret to good golf inincreasingly desperate ways--like playing five different courses infive days, accompanying a greenskeeping team on their pre-dawnrounds, trying to replicate one of Tiger Woods' legendary shots,and turning to a three-year-old for guidance. Like any golfer, hecomes to realize that the journey, though demanding, proves its ownreward. A unique book from a gifted writer, Slices is an eloquent, wittycelebration of both the game of golf and the unwavering efforts ofthose who try, again and again, to tame it.

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"Every player can relate to his experiences and reflections, delivered in an irreverent, humorous style." (Golf Monthly, August 2006)Praise for Slices: Observations from the Wrong Side of the Fairway by I. J. Schecter"Slices will make you forget all about those flubbed chips and missed putts, because you'll be too busy laughing."--John Tenpenny, Editor, Fairways"I.J. Schecter may someday break 100, but let's hope not--it's far too much fun cheering him along in the attempt."--Jason Sowards, Editor, Golf Illustrated"I.J. Schecter reminds us that the most important skill in golf isn't driving, chipping or putting, but the ability to laugh."--Neil Yack, Director of Instruction, Richmond Hill Golf Club"Take this trip with I.J. Schecter as he tries to convince himself, and you, that he's found the secret (or is that secrets?) to a better swing. Laugh along while he dreams of greater glories on the course or goes up against famous players during a fantastical round of mini-golf. Get to know his Uncle Hugh--you probably have an Uncle Hugh in your golfing life. Sit back and take it all in as Schecter conveys you on a happy-go-lucky ride through the wonderful and wondrous world of golf."--Lorne Rubenstein
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"Every player can relate to his experiences and reflections, delivered in an irreverent, humorous style." (Golf Monthly, August 2006)Praise for Slices: Observations from the Wrong Side of theFairway by I. J. Schecter "Slices will make you forget all about those flubbedchips and missed putts, because you'll be too busylaughing." --John Tenpenny, Editor, Fairways "I.J. Schecter may someday break 100, but let's hopenot--it's far too much fun cheering him along in theattempt." --Jason Sowards, Editor, GolfIllustrated "I.J. Schecter reminds us that the most important skill in golfisn't driving, chipping or putting, but the ability tolaugh." --Neil Yack, Director of Instruction, Richmond Hill GolfClub "Take this trip with I.J. Schecter as he tries to convincehimself, and you, that he's found the secret (or is thatsecrets?) to a better swing. Laugh along while he dreams of greaterglories on the course or goes up against famous players during afantastical round of mini-golf. Get to know his UncleHugh--you probably have an Uncle Hugh in your golfing life.Sit back and take it all in as Schecter conveys you on ahappy-go-lucky ride through the wonderful and wondrous world ofgolf." --Lorne Rubenstein
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