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 Of course, knowing we’re the ones at fault hasn’t stopped us from searching for that elusive magic wand. Nor has it stopped manufacturers from producing thousands of models that tempt golfers into believing that they’ll make more putts simply by using their putter. It’s a fascinating subject and could have been a boring read, but Liberman keeps readers entertained by providing a 360-degree view of his subject matter. He not only gives us the history of the putter, but how they’re designed, used and marketed. There’s even a chapter at the end called “50 Ways to Leave Your Putter,” which retells anecdotes of putters that didn’t survive a round, such as when Mike Weir abandoned his putter for a sand wedge during the 2004 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Liberman dedicates the latter half of the book to the behind-the-scenes work of the contemporary putter business, and he uses a couple of pages to show photos of how company representatives entice PGA Tour players to try their products. After all, if a player wins using a certain putter, it’s the best form of advertising for the company. Plus, a victory sends a powerful message to the general public: It was the putter that got the job done. |
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