Tales from Q School: Inside Golf's Fifth Major

I am no avid golfer but have been attracted to the Nationwide tour and Q school because even I knew there is so much more at stake there than worrying about who falls out of the PGA's top 10. This book has honest drama on every page. I didn't realize how many phases Q school had and that it is even more of a gauntlet than I had imagined. As you watch old pros who have tasted glory and money fall out and young guns move up or move out you really get into the tense mood that never lets up for the players trying for the magic PGA card. The author is a great writer and has done another exceptional job. Even if your not a golfer you'll enjoy the human stories and competition.

I could'nt put this on down. Having read A Good Walk Spoiled some time ago I had forgotten how well John covers the topics he writes on. The Q school has got to be one of the hardest hustles there is and John as usual makes you feel as if you are there too if only as a spectator. Which for me would be plenty. I play alot of golf and keeping your mind in it helps an awful lot. I actually played better. I look foward to re-reading Good Walk and buying Open and Caddie for Life. Thank You.

I have a number of John Feinstein's books in my collection beginning with "A Season on the Brink". Tales from Q School continues his tradition of writing interesting, informative and well-written books. If you enjoy stories about the world of professional golf, you will love this one. I liked it so much after I bought the audio version I bought the hardcover. Great read. Bud Bresnahan Marin County

Cannot say enough about how dramatic this book is. It touches on all aspects of the human experience, not always nor exclusively pertaining to golf. The reader is sucked in by stores of the everyday Joe going for that elusive goal or dream, and doing whatever they feel is necessary to get there. And not with a very high success rate. Feinstein offers a very personal look at how the Tour operates, and how the golfers are put through one of the most arduous qualifying processes in major sports. After reading this book, I find myself paying much closer attention not only to the Nationwide Tour, but also to the not-so-famous names that pepper the leaderboard on the second and third days of any tournament. Woods, Singh, and Lefty are always around, but when you see that guy who ranks 124th, and has yet to win a Tourney, you can't help but rot for him, 'cuz this will very likely be his one time in the sun. And con't ever forget the battle cry of all golfers: I hate golf, I hate golf, I hate golf; NICE SHOT!!! I love golf!

Fascinating inside look behind history, players and tales of school where few make it to the big dance, others the smaller one, and still others find something else. From ball landing at critical point on a discarded divot to a back giving out at just the wrong moment to a player signing card for bogie he never made and more, this is nice collection of what golfers have heard so much about ... Q School. Makes for entertaining and informative reading for the golf aficianado who wants the feel of those who wrestle with the twisted gutness of this pressure cooker like no other.