A Passion for Golf: Celebrity Musings About the Game (Hardcover)

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Product Description

Liguori interviewed more than 30 celebrities who have a deep interest in golf to compile this book, filled with quotes, quips, and reflections. Professional athletes, Hollywood stars, famous musicians, renowned businessmen, and politicians discuss a variety of issues, including discrimination in the game, the frustrations and exhilarations of the sport, and using the game as a means to get ahead in the business world.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 264 pages
• Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing; First Edition edition (September 25, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878339728
• ISBN-13: 978-0878339723
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,178,325 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars When celebrities start talking on a golf course, listen!, October 24, 1997

By	[e-mail] (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

Ann Liguori's timely collection proves once again that golf crumbles barriers and helps people find common ground. There are many fascinating disclosures in "A Passion For Golf" from some of the most tight-lipped interview subjects of our time. Each chapter is a self-contained journal. The author asks the right questions and is rewarded with compelling answers. From Dan Quayle to Joe Pesci to Sugar Ray Leonard to Charles "Peanuts' Schulz, the reader is given insights into what drives these successful people -- along with what drives them crazy. A great gift for a golf-lover, a sports fan or a movie buff. The format lends itself to many more volumes in years to come, featuring new names and new revelations. Like a great golf shot, this book is long (on detail) and straight (from their hearts).

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book is Great Entertainment, October 17, 1997

By A Customer

Ann Liguori has an astonishing technique for combining golf and a behind the scenes look into the world of sports,music,hollywood,business and politics. This wonderful compilation of interviews includes Yogi Berra, Sly Stallone, Kevin Costner,Alice Cooper and Dan Quayle. Ms Liguori has successfully gotten each of these personalities to disclose their passion for golf as well as the environment in which they exist. This is a cannot miss to those of us who love golf or who simply want to be entertained.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent golf (and life) philosophy., December 21, 1998

By A Customer

My sister (The Louise Collins Show) interviewed Ann and sent me a copy of the book. I was positively enthralled and almost read it at one sitting. My fasciination was with the profound philosophies expressed by the various celebrities Ann interviewed. Although the interviews with them were interesting, I would have gained almost as much from a book that concentrated on the philosophies alone. I do realize of course the book might not have sold as well. One question Ann, are you willing to share the swing tip or "secret" someone passed on to you and you mentioned in your book?