The New York Book of Golf: A City & Company Guide

Whether you play golf or not this book is an excellent resource. As a non-golfer that organizes golf tournaments, I found this book to be a terrific time saver! I keep it handy at my desk for its accurate descriptions and contact info...I also seem to be a "pro" when friends and family call for course recommendations.

Whether you are a first time visitor to New York City or a life-long New Yorker, Nick Nicholas, who has covered golf exclusively for 10 years and who is a top writer for pgatour.com, has distilled to its essence in an easy-to read (and often humorous) style more about the great game of golf and how to play it in New York City than you'd ever think imaginable. We learn that Nick moved to the Big Apple from Myrtle Beach, arguably the golf capital of the world, and he has organized this complete primer on topics including how and where to purchase equipment, his recommended top golf instructors in NYC, where best to practice, and where and how to get your kids involved in the game. He then provides user-friendly details on New York's City's courses spread throughout the five boroughs including phone numbers to call and pricing. There's day tripping options in close proximity to the City and some further out. There's Nick's "dream" courses, mental notes to keep your head in the game and golf lingo you won't hear anywhere but in New York. All this in 160 paperback pages that'll fit in your hip pocket. This is one great gift for yourself and for the golf nut in your life!!

Who knew New York City is such a great golf city? I mean, I knew there were golfers and places to play but who knew just how much is going on. This is a well-written, meticulously-researched guide to golfing in The Big Apple. From where to get lessons to where to buy equipment to where to play, this book has it all. I know it's August but this book will be on my holiday lists for all my golfing friends in New York.