{"product_id":"golfs-holy-war-the-battle-for-the-soul-of-a-game-in-an-age-of-science-paperback","title":"Golf's Holy War: The Battle for the Soul of a Game in an Age of Science - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrett Cyrgalis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs Michael Lewis's bestseller \u003ci\u003eMoneyball \u003c\/i\u003ecaptured baseball at a technological turning point, this \"highly entertaining, very smart book\" (James Patterson) takes us inside golf's clash between its hallowed artistic tradition and its scientific future. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe world of golf is at a crossroads. As tech-nological innovations displace traditional philosophies, the golfing community has splintered into two deeply combative factions: the old-school teachers and players who believe in feel, artistry, and imagination, and the technical minded who want to remake the game around data. In \u003ci\u003eGolf's Holy War\u003c\/i\u003e, \"an obvious hole-in-one for golfers and their coaches\" (\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review), Brett Cyrgalis takes us inside the heated battle playing out from weekend hackers to PGA Tour pros. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt the Titleist Performance Institute in Oceanside, California, golfers clad in full-body sensors target weaknesses in their biomechanics, while others take part in mental exercises designed to test their brain's psychological resilience. Meanwhile, coaches like Michael Hebron purge golfers of all technical infor-mation, tapping into the power of intuitive physical learning by playing rudimentary games. From historic St. Andrews to manicured Augusta, experimental com-munes in California to corporatized conferences in Orlando, William James to Ben Hogan to theoretical physics, the factions of the spiritual and technical push to redefine the boundaries of the game. And yet what does it say that Tiger Woods has orchestrated one of the greatest comebacks in sports history without the aid of a formal coach? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut \u003ci\u003eGolf's Holy War\u003c\/i\u003e is more than just a book about golf--it's a story about modern life and how we are torn between resisting and embracing the changes brought about by the advancements of science and technology. It's also an exploration of historical legacies, the enriching bonds of education, and the many interpretations of reality.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrett Cyrgalis is a veteran sports writer who worked for the \u003ci\u003eNew York Post\u003c\/i\u003e for fourteen years, covering almost all major sporting events from the Stanley Cup final to the US Opens in golf and tennis. His work has also appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Golf Digest\u003c\/i\u003e, among other publications. He is an accomplished golfer and lives on Long Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.3 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 18, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44410825900083,"sku":"9781476707600","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6258\/9491\/files\/e5c5f9a78af38035e5445a1506096b6e.webp?v=1780765120","url":"https:\/\/baybridle.com\/products\/golfs-holy-war-the-battle-for-the-soul-of-a-game-in-an-age-of-science-paperback","provider":"Bay \u0026 Bridle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}