HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1997-05-28, Page 15Reading about golf in bad weather
Sometimes it's difficult to ;
et into the spirit of an out- r - —�, �t tours. They provide an inter -
sport when the weather sting insight into the life of a
just isn't co-operating. This 1 professional caddie: Perhaps
Is obviousley the case for me. my connections with the tour
The conastantrain, cool, caddies through my brother,
damp days, and biting wind, Ken, adds an elelment o fin -
make pie want to sit in front retest to the stories, especial -
of a fire and read a good I ly when I can identify with
book. Fortunately for golfers _-- - some of the people men -
there is an enormous library =-� ironed in the books. I think
to pick and choose from. fictitious book about most golf fans would enjoy
Golf books are out there in the mysteries f golf and either of these golf novels,
abundance. There are lustre- golf is a rA aphor for life It The Green Road Home or To
banal books, biographies and has a lot humour and the the Linksland, both by
autobiographies, fitness takes readers Michael Bamberger, who
books, rule books, psycholo- sof the am now does a lot of work for
gy books, coffee table books, Sports Illustrated.
joke books, and novels that many has made a Speaking of Sports
encorapass humour and even real b k the Illustrated, one of their more
mystery. Let's not forget the famous writers is Dan
multiude of golf Another freat novel along Jenkins. Last summer 1 dis-
8 perorste s s The �gend covered one of Jenkin's golf
that arrive on our doorstep oj13akXer Vance, by Steven novels, Fairways and
and i our mailboxes each'Pressl Id Greens. I have to tell you
week r month. This book is
My 11 time favourite book about Golf that 1 have never laughed so
is Co(f in the Kingdom , by and the f life Once much in my life while read -
Michael Murphy. This book book of lection 1 read -
been
a golf novel. Jenkins has
was recommended to me by with mystical characters
been around the game all his
Gary Koch, a veteran PGA via the game life and has seen it all. Like
tour player and current Dave Broadfoot, he's old
announcer for the Senior USA d h enough (and established
PGA Tbur telecasts. When It's and came enough) to say what he
Gary told me about the book highly thinks. His short stories
In
he said that he had read it armee about torur players, golf
several times. I got the book. PGA course architects, equipment
The first time 1 read it i PY to the tour buying, attending a PGA
thought it was a bit strange. them to event, and more will brighten
However, there must have read th I up even the dullest day.
been so Michael In the same vein, you may
want to read Dr Golf, by
William Price Fox. This is a
hilarious collection of ficti-
tious letters to Dr. Golf, the
Ann Landers of golf eti-
quette, instruction, and fit-
ness.
The Tartan
Chameleon
Golf Notes
by C.A. Doig
This is a fictit"
ries o how
et
of
Scottish setting
back to the root
Thee.
book was out of print for
years but
comeback with
growth in golf's popularity.
A h a
the same lines i
ie ,
billed as a novel
game o
again this is a
c
pulled together i
of golf. It is set in the eastern
wring the depression.
a great read
recommended.
fact, Deane Beman f
commissioner of the
tour, sent a co
players to encourage
e novel.
something compellingBamberger has
about it because 1 reait written Bamberger has writ -
again; and again, and again. I ten two novels about caddy -
have now read it more than ing that I have really enjoyed.
eleven times and I use it These novels are sort of jour -
often to find little quotes nals about Bamberger's tray -
about golf and life in general, els as a caddie on both the
PGA and European golf
Tennis show, clinic rescheduled for
The TENNIS SHOW AND June 7
CLINIC scheduled on May eereation
10 was Postponed due to had preview
weather. The rescheduled
date is set for JUNE 7, 11 am
to 3 pm at the Tennis Courts.
Representatives from Wilson
will be in attendance to show
off the latest in equipment
and clothing. Don,t miss it.
For more information please
call the Recreation Office at
527-0882.
Tho Seaforth Co -Operative
Childreti's'Centre would 'like -
to invite everyone to their
Open House and Registration
Night on Tuesday, June 3,
1997 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at
the Centre. located 'on Market
St. Beside the Public School.
Come check out the facilities
and programs being offered.
As everyone may be aware
the Seaforth Recreation
Department will not be run-
Drusilla Leitch will be on
hand to lead everyone
through some fitness line
g and fun etween
by Marty Bedard rides.inPledge sheets for the
bike ride are available from
Van Riesen will be returning Carol Barry at 527-0361, and
for another summer. For pledge sheets for the Fit for
more information please call Heart are available from
Shirley at 527-0682. Drusilla. Call the Recreation
Senior Shuffleboard Contin- Office at 527-0882 for more
ues.every Wednesday after- information.
noon at the Seaforth and The Seaforth Recreation
Department is currently
from, 1:30 to 4;00 pm. Ail,working on a few summer
Seniors are welcome to conte activities for youth and
out and participate. Last adults. The following pro -
weeks winners were: grams will begin in July: Off
Ladies: ice Conditioning Camp with
V. Preszcator 497 Brian O'Reilly, a Youth
J. Lunn 268 Rasketball League,
Bea. Stoll 261 Computer Camp and Tennis
Men: Lessons for Youth and
K. Lingelbach 477 Adults. Watch for informa-
K. Preszcator 422 tion on all the above pro=
District Community Ccntres
NOTE: There will be no grams coming out soon. For
ping a summer fun program. shuffleboard today (May 28) further inquiries please call
The Children's Centre willdue to the Pork Barbeque, 527-0882.
be, and this is your chance to and no shuffleboard on June The Seaforth Branch
register or just check out the 2 due to the Trade Show. Library would like to inform
schedule. For more informa- everyone that Friday, May 30
tion . on the Summer TAKE HEART HURON!! will be the last Story Hour
Children's Program please Come out and participate in until next fall. Story Hour
call the Centre at 527-0682 or the Fit for Heart and the Big will begin again in October.
the Recreation Office at 527- Bike Ride for the Heart. This Please watch for details.
0882. event will be held on June 8
The Children's Centre at the Seaforth and District
would also like to inform Community Centres from 2
everyone that there Grant for to 4 pm. You can enter as an
the In Home Child Care individual or you can enter
Program has been approved. Your own team. The bike
Child Care worker Valerie will hold 30 riders at once.
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