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Different Strokes: The Lives and Teachings of the Game's Wisest Women

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"If a person has any greatness in them, it comes to light , not in one flamboyant hour, but in the ledger of their daily work." Beryl Markham "West with the Night"

The women Mona Vold writes about in her book, "Different Strokes", are national treasures worthy of any reader's time. And although the common thread of their journeys is the world of golf, the passion of their hearts, the clarity of their minds and the strength of their voices both dig deeply into and transcend that rich and humbling game.

Without reservation, I highly recommend this wise and thoughtful book.

Fun to hear what the other half has to say about the game. Great stories a good read for any golfer. Not to sure about the technical information. You might want to purchase GOLF IS A WOMAN'S GAME to set you straight on that. Both books really elevate women's golf.

This book has it all....contemporary history of women who love the game and made the LPGA what it is today, nostalgia, technique and lots of food for thought. Any woman who has a passion for golf must read this one. I seldom read a book more than once...I'm on my third time through in less than three months. Do yourself a favor by buying it and keeping it near your nightstand to refer to again and again.

I am speechless, what can I say about these outstanding stories. When reading this book Mona helped me feel apart of each chapter, almost as if I where right there with her. The interveiws were increadable, no details were left out. I especially enjoed the Wiffi Smith segment.Different Strokes has something for everyone, woman, child, and even man. Simply inspiring.

This book captures the essence of people with passion, whether it be golf, music, nature...Vold writes from the heart and makes me wish I could meet each of these legendary women. For those who play gold, i believe there is also technical wisdom that might help any golfer who shares a passion for the sport with the women in the book.

When you play for double or nothing, you read a lot of "golf tips" to cut just that one stroke. Good guy that I am, I bought my wife this book for Mother's Day -- and have since discovered I'm the person reading the book the most. Vold's book is easy to read, entertaining, and each of these women give advice any level player can use. As coaches of some of the greatest players in the game, these women come to life through the stories they reveal to Vold. More important to me are the ideas and techniques each shares. Sound advice from women who know the score.

Two books are tops for those who love the game and choose to continue learning how to play it well: this one and Every Shot Must Have a Purpose: How GOLF54 Can Make You a Better Player The stories, experiences, tips, and memories are superbly inspiring. Worth re-reading every year!

I don't play golf but I LOVED Ms. Vold's book, read every word, hated to have it end! I would recommend this book to anyone whether they play golf or not.

For those of you who have just begun playing golf and for those of you have already become addicted to the sport, this book is for you. Vold makes women golf legends like Kathy Whitworth come alive with the stories of the hardships and fun of the originators of the LPGA. But this is not just a book of stories. There are valuable, common sense tips that you can use today. (although don't try to use them all at once...you'll go crazy) I will treasure this book and will make it the centerpiece of my growing golf book collection. Read it!

Harvey Penick was a legend whose wisdom and teaching became part of golf's magical lore. Different Strokes, The Lives and Teachings of the Game's Wisest Women, is destined to become one of the great golf books of all time. It will become a welcome addition to the golf addict's library and snuggle proudly next to the tomes of the beloved Penick. In fact, Mr. Penick is probably smiling, knowing there is now a treasured addition to golf's folklore from the distaff side. Author Mona Vold, a writer and golfer, has written a remarkable book -- full of golfing tips and philosophy. But is is more. It is the story of a group of incredibly talented women who not only loved the game and were successful at the game, but wound up their careers "making the game simple and fun" for thousands of their students. Meet Dot Germain, Annette Thompson, Shirley Spork, Peggy Kirk Bell, Kathy Whitworth, Betty Jameson, Gloria Armstrong, Wiffi Smith, Jackie Pung, Phyllis Meekins and many more. Mickey Wright, Ellen Griffen, Patty Berg, Babe Zaharias and Glenna Collet Vare, women whose impact on golf was enormous, come alive in this entertaining book. Their stories are facinating and fantastic, and you'll root for Vold to do a sequel.