I recommend...Four Iron in the Soul by Lawrence Donegan

chosen by TT member D. Parker

What's it about
It's a wonderfully written book telling the story of Lawrence Donegan, an ex-musician and freelance journalist writing for the Guardian who gives up his job to become a caddy on the European Tour for Ross Drummond for a season.

It's hugely entertaining and a wonderful insight into the caddy/player relationship and trials and tribulations of players and caddies who at the time were second citizens on the European Tour.

Excerpt passage
"The first thing to understand about caddying is that it's not brain surgery. It is more complicated than that" 

"The difference (between being a bag carrier and a caddy) is that a bag carrier requires significantly little skills beyond that of being able to walk with a golf bag on his shoulder. But to be a caddy, especially a Tour caddy, requires special talents: the golfing brain of Jack Nicklaus, a thick skin, the psychological sophistication of a £500-an-hour shrink, low cunning, the motivational powers of a five-star general , a robust constitution, strong legs, the organisational skills of a Psion 3a, loyalty, guile ... the list is endless. Just ask a Tour caddy."

I give it 10/10 - I have read it several times and still don't get tired of it!

It's a must read for all golfing nuts who would love to be involved in some way with professional tour golf!

Dave Parker

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