Buried Lies: True Tales and Tall Stories from the PGA Tour [Hardcover]

Peter Jacobsen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 24, 1993

A professional golfer shares his humorous reminiscences and observations about the PGA tour and the game of golf, including whimsical profiles of, and anecdotes about, such greats as Nicklaus, Palmer, Trevino, and Strange.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

A tour player for 17 years, a contributing editor to Golf magazine and a course designer, Jacobsen, writing with freelancer Sheehan, here presents all manner of entertaining quotes: Arnold Palmer on his advanced years (63): "At my age I don't even buy green bananas"; orchestra leader Phil Harris on fellow amateur golfer Jack Lemmon: "This guy's been in more bunkers than Eva Braun"; Chi Chi Rodriguez on a very warm day: "It's hotter than my first wristwatch." Jacobsen also tells of his adventures with the rock group he helped found, Jake Trout and the Flounders (he's Trout). But there are less lively passages as well, about golfdom's officials, courses Jacobsen dislikes and slow players who make tourneys interminable. A pleasant and amiable if trivial sports book. Photos not seen by PW.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

Jacobsen's book is not about how to hit a ball out of the sand trap, but it does reveal his years of golf on the professional tour. Since turning pro in 1976, he has won a few tournaments, but the four major events--the Master's, the PGA, the U.S., and the British--have eluded him. Jacobsen breezily explains his frustrations with not winning the big ones and the unfair criticisms he has received from golf commentators and the press. He also unravels many mysteries of the PGA and the U.S. Open. Jacobsen recommends that the events be played on historical courses like the Augusta National rather than on new courses that are shorter and easier. He offers a humorous side to the game: imitations of certain golfers and accounts of playing golf with celebrities Jack Lemmon and Bill Murray. The author's commentaries are opinionated, insightful, and provocative. Recommended for public libraries.
- Jim Paxman, Tennessee State Univ., Nashville
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 223 pages
• Publisher: Putnam; First Edition first Printing edition (March 24, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399138102
• ISBN-13: 978-0399138102
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,077,317 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jake the Trout Guy tells all, June 18, 2001

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rodboomboom (Dearborn, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Buried Lies: True Tales and Tall Stories from the PGA Tour (Hardcover)

Jake is such a popular player and very versatile. Not only does he play golf very well at the pro level, but his lead singing is legendary. Buy the Jake Trout and the Flounder album if you haven't already.

The guy's imitations on the practice range are classics. Now, in this book he tells some stories of himself and others. Remember Fluff?

Great golf read from one of the most respected guys on tour. Win a couple more Jake.

5.0 out of 5 stars Buried Lies by Peter Jacobsen, July 24, 2008

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KennyR (Northeast) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Buried Lies: True Tales and Tall Stories from the PGA Tour (Paperback)

This book is quite humerous with great insight into the PGA Tour and the funny stories that have occurred throughout the many years. Peter talks about many of the pro's who are still on the PGA Tour and Champions Tour. This book is a great read and worth the time & effort.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good read!, July 21, 2008

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This review is from: Buried Lies: True Tales and Tall Stories from the PGA Tour (Paperback)

I had my doubts about the book, but it was worth the read. Very easy style. Almost conversational. Good stories about other players and even better ones about himself. His description of the recovery proces after his hip surgery was worth the price of the book. Not the typical "don't we all agree how great I am" book. Makes you wish you knew him.