My Usual Game

Adventures in Golf

David Owen

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Random House USA Inc
01 May 1996

Biography: general; Autobiography: general; Humour; Golf

My Usual Game chronicles DavidOwen's funny and enlightening quest to come toterms with a game that has frustrated and fascinatedhim ever since he was a child. Follow Owen as herescues his swing at golf school, spends a weekwith the inventor of the modern golf club, nearlywins a three-day Pro-Am at a tournament on the PGATour, travels with three golf-crazed friends totacky Myrtle Beach, follows Fred Couples and PaulAzinger at the Ryder Cup, and discovers what may bethe darkest secret of the golf swing- The differencebetween a slice and a draw is a certain number ofbeers.

My UsualGame is a hilarious and wonderfully literatetour through the sometimes peculiar culture of thisvery popular sport. Golfers of all ages willdiscover My Usual Game for many yearsto come. It is destined to become a classic ofgolf literature.

By: David Owen
Imprint: Random House USA Inc
Edition: Main Street Boo ed.
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 369g
ISBN: 9780385483384
ISBN 10: 0385483384
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 01 May 1996
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

David Owenis a staff writer forThe New Yorkerand the author of 14 books. He lives in northwest Connecticut with his wife, the writer Ann Hodgman.

Reviews for My Usual Game: Adventures in Golf

Owen's droll asides are as memorable as a chip-in birdie. -- People <p><br> Mr. Owen's style might be best described as part John Updike and part Johnny Miller. -- Newsweek