How to Speak Golf: An Illustrated Guide to Links Lingo (HOW TO SPEAK SPORTS) - Hardcover

SALLY COOK is the author, with James Charlton, of How to Speak Baseball and Hey Batta Batta Swing!: The Wild Old Days of Baseball, illustrated by Ross MacDonald. She coauthored, with legendary football coach Gene Stallings, Another Season: A Coach's Story of Raising an Exceptional Son, a New York Times bestseller.

ROSS MACDONALD's illustrations have appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, Harper's, The Atlantic Monthly, and Vanity Fair. He has also written and illustrated several books for children and adults. His most recent is What Would Jesus Craft?

"Catering to both the newbie and the experienced golfer, Sally Cook's curated guide to golf lingo will leave your knowledge of the game above par." ―Parade

"I've become entranced with...How to Speak Golf. The trivia here is pretty rich." ―The Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Ross MacDonald's playful drawings highlight the hidden whimsy in what purports to be a deathly serious game.... While the terms and definitions provide the brains of the book, it is the tidbits of trivia that supply its personality. But it's whimsy does not obstruct its capacity to educate...the book's dual personality makes it suitable for readers of all ages." ―The Lakeview Journal

"Whether you've been playing golf for years or are new to the greatest game ever invented, you'll want to check out How to Speak Golf. This quick, easy, and enjoyable read...is loaded with terminology from A to Z...Approach Shot to Zinger.... Add How to Speak Golf to your reading list today." ―American Golfer

"For those on the course who may be ready to decipher the lingo of the green, How To Speak Golf...is just the answer.... Cook’s book has something to entertain every novice or pro on the green...this book will delight all golf fans!" ―African American Golfer's Digest

"Because it helps to talk a good game." ―HeadButler.com

"[MacDonald's] whimsical drawing style and witty sense of humor bring the content to yet another level. It is the perfect book for sports fans of all ages." ―HappeningintheHills.com