With sharp wit and humor, veteran golf Journalist and historian Jim Apfelbaum examines the game's oddities, rarities, heroes and duffers. A hilarious yet insightful look at how the game has bamboozled players for over 400 years...perhaps now more than ever.

Among the author's swing thoughts:
The story behind Ben Hogan's secret "sixth lesson..". The 3" putt that Bobby Jones nearly fanned... How Tiger Woods removes the ball from the cup (with 8 action-photo sequence and special commentary so You can do it, too!)... The First Lady who was a golf widow on honeymoon at St Andrews... The contents of Ben Hogan's desk drawers ...Sarazan hitting from a hot dog stand -- and saving par.

"Here is writing that's subtle, thoroughly self-effacing and informative. ...a very thoughtful read."
-- Bradley Klein, GolfWeek