From tee to green, Joe Bronson brings his passion for golf to life in PARdon Me, the third installment in his celebrated series.
Drawing from decades of experience both as a dedicated amateur golfer and a seasoned observer of the sport, Bronson delivers a captivating collection of personal stories and reflections on the ever-challenging game. Bronson takes readers on a journey through iconic courses, unforgettable rounds, and his musings on the evolution of golf-from the golden days pre-pandemic to the new boom in popularity. With chapters covering the highs and lows of playing alone, battling slow play, and the challenges of professional tournaments, Bronson offers a unique perspective on what makes golf such a special game.
Whether recounting his memorable Pro-Am experiences-including a memorable round with the legendary Arnold Palmer-or reflecting on his local rounds at famed courses like Pebble Beach and the royal and ancient St. Andrews, Bronson’s wit, insight, and enduring love for the game shines through. PARdon Me is not just about golf; it’s about life, perseverance, and the endless pursuit of improvement, making it a must-read for every golfer-duffer, amateur or seasoned pro. In this third installment, Joe shares:
- Personal tales from iconic golf courses around the world
- Insights into the pandemic’s impact on golf’s resurgence
- Humorous and heartfelt stories of Bronson’s adventures in Pro-Am tournaments
- Updates on famous golf holes and the dreaded ‘shank’
Join Joe Bronson as he continues to share his lifelong dedication to the game, reminding readers why golf is more than just a sport-it’s a way of life.
Tabla de materias
Table of Contents
I Foreword by Steve Young,
II Preface
III Introduction
IV Personal Golf
V The Ever-Changing Game of Golf
VI My Local Golf Scene (Pebble Beach, Pasatiempo Golf Club, Monterey Peninsula Country Club, Dunes Course: 14th Hole, Cypress Point: 16th Hole Ace, The Eagle Has Landed)
VII Golf Holes (Par 3s, Yale University Golf Course: 9th Hole, The Golden Bell, Challenging Holes: 2023 Edition, The Worst Designed Golf Holes)
VIII UK Golf (Somerset, England Golf, Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Richmond Golf Club, Royal St. Georges, North Berwick – A Very Special Place, A Scottish Odyssey, An Unlikely Visit to the Old Course at St. Andrews)
IX Iconic Golf Courses (Los Angeles Country Club, The Green and the Brown in Washington State Golf, Friar’s Head, NY, Golf in Massachusetts, Amati Spring, Thailand)
X Current State of Professional Golf
XI Some Notable Professional Wins
XII Golf Misadventures
Sobre el autor
Steve Young is a former professional quarterback who played 15 seasons, most notably with the San Francisco 49ers. Following a very successful career, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio in 2005. His career in football and life has been marked by a consistent standard of excellence and drive for self-improvement. He founded the Forever Young Foundation in 1993, which is dedicated to the development and education of children. He is also an avid amateur golfer.
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