Tigers, Sharks And Wild Things

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Publisher Place: Sydney
Publisher Year: 2009
Edition: First Edition

Description: 218 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout.

Publishers Description: Brett Ogle was one of the worlds top 50 golfers, winning 13 times around the world, and is now the host of The PGA Golf Show on Fox Sports. In this light-hearted look at the game he loves, Brett takes us on a tour through the characters, the courses, the ups and downs of being a professional sportsman, and examines golf from both sides of the microphone. With locker room and on-course encounters with some of the games most celebrated golfers, including Tiger Woods, Greg Norman and John Daly, Brett gives us stories and anecdotes that illuminate famous names and events. His trademark humour is at the fore as he talks us through playing the toughest holes on the most prestigious courses around the world, including St Andrews and Augusta. We get a stroke-by-stroke account of how not to play the dreaded Road Hole at St Andrews, as well as insights into the strategies used by the worlds best golfers to negotiate these iconic courses. Along the way, we also get the story of how a young man from Goulburn became an international player, with all the trials and tribulations a passionate and talented young golfer must go through to reach the very top of the game. With wit, insight and a wealth of experience at golfs highest levels, Bretts book is perfect for any lover of the game. One of the most recognisable faces in Australian golf, Brett Ogle has built on his success as a professional golfer during the 80s and 90s, and has now climbed to heights as a highly recognised and respected media personality, hosting The PGA Golf Show on Fox Sports and as the face of Drummond Golf. Brett is also a supporter of several worthwhile charities, for example, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Australia, and Variety, The Childrens Charity. Between balancing media commitments, Brett is dedicated to ensuring the ongoing success of his own company, Brett Ogle Golf International (BOGI), which was established in 1997 during his hiatus away from tournament play, and which specialises in coordinating corporate golf days.

ISBN: 9781405039550