Nice Shot, Mr. Nicklaus : Stories About the Game of Golf [Hardcover]

Michael Konik (Author), Michael Konik (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2000

Golf-writer and hacker extraordinaire. Michael Konik, roams the golfing universe in this outstanding collection of stories about the game and its grandeur. Konik's intimate profiles take you inside the minds and motives of some of the biggest names in golf -- John Daly and Phil Mickelson, Raymond Floyd and Jim Colbert, Helen Alfredsson and Laura Davies, Dave Pelz and Vince Gill among them.

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About the Author

Michael Konik is the longtime golf columnist for Delta Air Lines SKY magazine, where his monthly "Tee Time" column has been honored by the Golf Writers Association of America. His golf stories have appeared in publications like Sports Illustrated, Golf & Travel, and The Robb Report, as well as the best selling anthology Chicken Soup for the Golfer's Soul. Konik lives in Los Angeles, where he is a member of the Griffith Park Men's Golf Club and struggles mightily to maintain a single-digit handicap.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 230 pages
• Publisher: Huntington Press; 1st edition (November 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 092971203X
• ISBN-13: 978-0929712031
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,116,188 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kudos from an avowed Konik fan, December 26, 2000

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Irving B. Goldberg - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Nice Shot, Mr. Nicklaus : Stories About the Game of Golf (Hardcover)

As a Delta frequent traveler, I look forward to the monthly installment from Michael Konik- so I was more than ready to enjoy this book. My only disappointment was that there was not much in the way of new material.

My personal preference goes to the stories concerning unique places and experiences rather than insights into the lives of professionals. Regardless of the subject, I find Mr. Konik's respect for both the game and his own prose rewarding. It is the rare combination of a nose for the right subject and a respect for the people involved that I think help this writer stand out from those that are interested more in preserving their reputations with the pro's.

If you have a love of teeing it up on a crisp Fall morning, play with respect for the rules (and do so in less than 4 hours) and love a good story well told- don't miss this book.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Work, Mr. Konik, April 5, 2001

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This review is from: Nice Shot, Mr. Nicklaus : Stories About the Game of Golf (Hardcover)

I'm a regular Tee Time reader in Delta Sky magazine, and I'm very familiar with most of Mr. Konik's stories. They are a pleasure to read. I think he is a very elegant writer, and you will be happy to have discovered his stories. Now, how do I get his job?

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Winner from Michael Konik, September 17, 2002

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John Melbye (Golden Valley, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nice Shot, Mr. Nicklaus : Stories About the Game of Golf (Hardcover)

Michael Konik weaves humor, insight, golf trivia, travel adventure and philosophy into a wonderful set of short stories. You don't have to play or even like golf to enjoy this collection of clever and witty observations about the game of golf and the people who play it. The "hero" of each story might be a world class pro, or a caddie. Konik's ability to capture the moment makes this book a joy to read.

Thanks Mike. Waiting for more.