{"product_id":"rough-meditations","title":"Rough Meditations","description":"\"In \u003ci\u003eRough Meditations,\u003c\/i\u003e reading about golf courses is almost as much fun as playing them.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eArnold Palmer\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Many golfers have strong opinions when it comes to course architecture. Nobody, however, matches Brad Klein's ability to explain the difference between good and bad design. \u003ci\u003eRough Meditations\u003c\/i\u003e deserves a place on that select list of must-reads for anyone who cares about the art of the golf course.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003ePeter Jacobsen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eRough Meditations\u003c\/i\u003e is eloquently written, blends a variety of topics seamlessly together, and touches repeatedly on aspects of golf that are barely acknowledged by the majority of golfers and pretty much disregarded by devotees of the 'aerial game.' If you haven't done so already, buy this book. Read it. Digest what it says. Become architecturally 'literate.' It's worth it.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eBob Weisgerber, \u003ci\u003eGolf Today Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRough Meditations\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique collection of fascinating essays that bring the world's greatest golf courses to life with brilliantly colorful prose. These charming and often hilarious essays take golf enthusiasts on an intimate tour of the game's most distinguished courses. Along the way, readers gain a privileged look at the differences between good and bad golf course design. Featured essays include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn Golf as in Life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLongest Wait That Was Worth It\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGoofiest Modern Green\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBusiness or Art?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRead Any Good Greens Lately?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn the Beginning There Was Sand\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorst Shot in Golf\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eLong considered one of golf's most talented writers, Bradley Klein offers more than fifty essays, ranging from instructive to inspirational, that cover the architecture of courses, how to read greens, the ins and outs of green committees, the relationships that grow from the game, and much more. With a style all his own, Klein takes readers to where he was for years as a caddie on the PGA and LPGA tours—onto the grass and into the game.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bradley S. Klein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42849124089917,"sku":"9780471786863","price":29.66,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/7689\/2989\/files\/9780471786863_1f546c0f-d08a-460b-839f-3e9623ce87f8.jpg?v=1766994597","url":"https:\/\/www.palmleaf.com.au\/products\/rough-meditations","provider":"Palmleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}