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Four Iron in the Soul | 
 enlarge | Author: Lawrence Donegan
Publisher: Penguin
Category: Book
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Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 12118
Media: Paperback
Edition: New edition
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5 x 0.8
ISBN: 0140260145
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN: 9780140260144
ASIN: 0140260145
Publication Date: April 2, 1998
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Lawrence Donegan's tale of life as a golf caddy is a refreshing look at sport through the eyes of neither a star, a fan nor an outside observer. Four-iron in the Soul is told from a fresh angle--that of a newcomer to golf and all its to-ings and fro-ings--a tale expertly told by the amusing ramblings of a man well travelled in his own chosen profession. Donegan, a musician of "Lloyd Cole and the Commotions" and "Bluebells"(remember the staccato "Young at Heart"?) fame, and later journalist with the Guardian, put down his bass guitar and tucked his quill in his pocket to caddy for pro golfer Ross Drummond on the European Tour. Donegan's childhood dream had been to become a professional footballer or golfer but after a brief flourish in his early years he abandoned his sporting aspirations. That was until Drummond--by his own admission one of the competitors present more to make up the numbers in most tournaments--grudgingly agreed to let Donegan be his caddy. Donegan points out that he was more of a bag carrier for the player ranked towards the bottom half of the world's top 500. He tells of the day when, researching an article, he first met Drummond and got bitten by the caddying bug. Four-iron in the Soul is open and witty, blunt and hilarious all at once. It is an enjoyable read and a crisp, original insight into the game of golf. --Andrea Thursday
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 A Great Humorist August 25, 2008
B. W. Jenner (Bournemouth)
I don't play golf and I hardly ever watch it, but I picked up Lawrence Donegan's book because I have to write speeches for golfers every once in a while, and I was looking for something to give me some inspiration and insight. This was a great choice. I loved reading Donegan, who is wry, self-deprecating and intelligent.
It's a great story about being a caddy, and the ups and downs of Drummond, his professional. Donegan tells some excellent anecdotes and describes the underside of the glamorous world of golf. I felt I learnt something about what it's like to compete in top level sport. I'll certainly be keen to buy more of his books.
living the dream September 2, 2006
simon hunt (manchester)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
i am not a golf fan and the closest i have ever got to the game,is the pitch and put at whitby,but never the less,i am a fan of lawrence donegans books.
all his books are about living the dream,from california,to ireland to being a caddy at a golf tournament.four iron in the soul,captures a moment in a mans life when,he actually pushes himself to something he always wanted to do,to partake in a pro golf tournament,sadly not as a golfer,but as the next best thing,a caddy.
even if you are not a golf fan,you can relate to moments in this book,as its a travelling life,interspersed with characters ,you can only meet in a life style like caddying.the books an eye opener,an emotional roller coaster of laughs and tantrums,its a book ,that once you pick up,you won,t put it down till you have read the last page.
Great Title Better book November 16, 2002
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
If you have ever wanted to get inside the mind of a tour caddy or professional read this book now. All aspiring professionals should be forced to read this book before committing to a life on tour.If you are a golf fan this book is a must. If however you just want a good , interesting and insightful read again this book will hit the spot. Follow this up bt reading "A good walk spoiled by John Feinstein" A great present for someone
Book dreams are made of. July 2, 2002
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book is a golfing dream.Any golfer dreams of being a tour caddy. It tells of the highs and lows, funny and sad. For those of us who cant be out there carrying a bag....this book allows us to be there, feeling every shot , every missed putt and missed cut. This book is what my dreams are made of....read it Gary
 Enjoyable insight into the life of a caddy June 11, 2002
proflight333@aol.com (Middle England)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I couldn't put this book down. As a very keen golfer it was very interesting to find out how the other half live. I've often fancied life as a caddy but not any more! One thing I did realise is, if you do fancy it have a go Lawrence proved it is possible.
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