Finally, a golf instruction book that teaches you everything you need to know about lowering your score without actually improving your game.
Let’s be honest. We’ve all been there. You hit one into the woods, take a mulligan off the first tee, improve your lie just a little (or a lot), and somehow walk off the 18th green with a score that looks considerably better than the round you actually played.
Sound familiar? Then have I got a book for you. Golf’s Ultimate Guide to Respectable Cheating, written by Mark Goldman, Ross Greenburg, and Michael Greenburg, is an absolute treat for anyone who enjoys golf but doesn’t necessarily enjoy being held accountable for every shot.
This isn’t your typical golf instruction book. You won’t find swing tips from Butch Harmon, putting secrets from Dave Pelz or advice on how to add 20 yards to your driver. Instead, this illustrated guide tackles the real challenges facing recreational golfers: How do you properly justify a mulligan? When is a putt officially a gimme? And what’s the appropriate procedure when your ball disappears into the woods and you suddenly remember you have a dinner reservation?
The authors have answers for all of it.
The book introduces readers to the philosophy of Respectable Cheating, including such essential concepts as the Mullie, Point of Entry, Safety Drops, strategic amnesia and the ever-important scorecard pencil equipped with an eraser.
There’s even guidance on club slamming and other forms of emotional maintenance. Because occasionally, a golfer needs to express himself without causing permanent damage to an expensive piece of equipment.
What makes this book particularly enjoyable is its recognition of something every weekend golfer understands: Golf is supposed to be fun. Sure, the official rules matter, and nobody is suggesting you bring these philosophies to the U.S. Open. But when you’re playing with friends on a Saturday morning, sometimes preserving the group’s happiness is more important than accurately documenting that seventh shot from the bunker.
And that’s the beauty of this book.
It’s a quick, easy and thoroughly enjoyable read, filled with humor, illustrations and plenty of situations that will make you think about your own questionable decisions on the golf course. You’ll probably recognize yourself, your regular playing partners or that one buddy who somehow manages to shoot 82 despite spending half the round in the woods.
My verdict? Give this book a mulligan-free five stars.
Golf’s Ultimate Guide to Respectable Cheating would make a terrific gift for your regular foursome, golf buddies, dads, husbands, grandfathers or anyone who has ever uttered the immortal words, “That one didn’t count.”
It’s also a great conversation starter for the next golf trip. Just don’t be surprised if everyone suddenly has a much better understanding of the rules.
After all, the official rules protect the game. These rules protect the people playing it.
How to Get Your Copy
Ready to improve your golf game without changing your swing? You can order Golf’s Ultimate Guide to Respectable Cheating in Kindle and other available formats.
Visit the official website at www.golfrespectablecheating.com to learn more about the book and find ordering information.
My advice? Pick up a copy for yourself and another for your favorite golf buddy. Just make sure you agree on the rules before your next round.
Your scorecard might never be the same.
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