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

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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.

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?

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.

Very enjoyable to read one chapter at a time. Like one nice golf hole after another. Funny, touching, educational. Any golfer you know will love this book. Looking forward to more.

Michael Konik writes vith verve and a clarity unsurpassed even in the finest of vintages. His writing is inspirational. Given the opportunity, I would caddy for this fine writer. this book is just the perfect item for a cold winter evening.

If all writing about golf were this good, I'd probably take up the game full time. Tremendous stories told very well. Highly recommended.

Excellent book about golf for fanatics as well as ignoramuses like me. I liked how Konik reminds us that the high stress of competition and money and stardom don't excuse a rotten attitude on the golf course, or in life in general. The way he describes some golf courses made me want to log onto the Internet to instantly buy an airplane ticket. And the clever chapters -- describing equipment in the style of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" and rewriting the Canterbury Tales to include golf -- were a charming surprise. This is a very touching book that made me laugh as well. A great combination for a sport I used to find sort of boring.

What a fun book to read and what great little insights into the game and some of the people involved. The author did a great job in his "little stories" of some of the unusual things of golf - from the cow pasture open in Montana to golf in the Arctic Circle. This book is a keeper (as if I didn't have enough golf books).

Particularly nice is that the book it can be read story by story, so that you can enjoy each one separately from the rest. It's like a tapas lunch: accompanied by a nice glass of white wine, you can sip and enjoy the full flavor of each course. Get this book and enjoy.

Michael Konik tells fun stories that all golfers can relate to and some that they'll even envy. He's a terrific storyteller -- and believe me, because I've watched him, he can really putt!

A good read. I enjoyed the book's entertaining stories!