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A perfect par for
award-winning author Brad Herzog, P is for Putt: A Golf Alphabet
introduces both novice and seasoned chippers to the equipment,
history, famous courses, and top-notch players. Find out why that
little white ball is covered with dimples, why the spectators are
quiet, who scored a hole in one when he was six, and what famous
golfer won three medals in the 1932 Olympics.
Meander through the alphabet
from A to Z with playful rhymes about golf basics such as I is for iron
shot and N is for a number written on a scorecard. Learn all that is golf
while reading the detailed text in the sidebars that accompany each poem.
Hit the ball and watch it
disappear into the sun.
Holy cow! Hooray!
H is a hole-in-one!
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A hole-in-one is scored when a golfer’s first shot goes into the hole.
Also called an ace, it is one of the hardest feats in sports. It is almost
always accomplished on a par 3 hole, although some holes-in-one have
occurred on holes more than 400 yards long! The youngest person ever to
record an ace was just three years old (he did it on a short 65-yard
hole). The oldest was 101!
Realistic illustrations by veteran illustrator Bruce Langton bring vivid
colors, natural settings, and fun to the great game of golf and to those
who “tee it up!”
“An
evocative, richly layered way to teach youngsters the basics of golf. With
P is for Putt, grown-ups now have a grand slam of entertaining sports
alphabet books to choose from.”
—Scott Smith, Golf Digest
“P is for Putt introduces a child to two of life's wonderful pleasures:
reading and golf. Someday, the youngster will thank you for both.”
—Tom Kensler, Denver Post
“Want to encourage a kid in reading as well as sports? P is for Putt is an
excellent way to do it. It blends a feel for the game with the joy of
reading.”
—Len Ziehm, Chicago Sun-Times
“P is for Putt and G is for golf and also for grandson, my first, and this
will be in his hands soon, because we also know that T is for Tiger, and
hope springs eternal.”—Leonard Shapiro, Washington Post
“What a great way for kids, or any beginner, to learn about golf….”
—George Sweda, The Cleveland Plain Dealer
“P is for Putt is sophisticated reading that will stimulate the youthful
mind and put the game's history into unique perspective. The illustrations
provide snapshots of a human endeavor that can be the challenge of a
lifetime.”
—Joe Gordon, Boston Herald
“Beautifully written and illustrated, P is for Putt is a memorable opening
chapter to a child's life-long love of the world's greatest game. “
—Jim Ducibella, The Norfolk Virginian-Pilot
“P is for Putt not only beautifully teaches youngsters about the game, its
rules and its history, but it also reminds all golfers of how the game
casts its spell over us.”
—Ron Green Jr., Charlotte Observer
“Bruce Langton's vivid illustrations brilliantly mesh with Brad Herzog's
succinct prose. The resulting book captures not only the rich history of
golf, but also the spirit of the game for duffers of all ages.”
—Jim Beseda, The Oregonian
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