Playing Lesson: A Duffer's Year Among the Pros — Michael Bamberger Audiobook
Playing Lesson: A Duffer's Year Among the Pros is Michael Bamberger’s account of spending a year in professional golf as a player, caddie, volunteer and interviewer. This unabridged English audiobook, narrated by Bamberger, combines tour experiences and conversations with players and instructors with his own effort to understand the game.
At a glance
- Follows Bamberger through a year of playing, caddying, competing, volunteering and interviewing across professional golf.
- Describes encounters with golf instructors and professionals, including lessons in driving, putting and wedge play.
- The listing identifies Michael Bamberger as both author and narrator.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The author's reported participation in varied golf settings gives the narrative a personal, on-the-ground perspective.
- At 8 hours and 51 minutes, the listening length provides a substantial account in one audiobook.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Michael Bamberger |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Michael Bamberger |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 8 hours and 51 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster Audio |
| Publication date | June 10, 2025 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Golf fans interested in professional tours, golf culture and the author's firsthand account of a year around the game.
- Listeners who enjoy sports narratives that combine personal experiences, interviews and instruction.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a structured, step-by-step golf coaching course rather than a narrative about golf and professional tours.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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26% 26% - 3 stars
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Aggregate ratings lean favorable overall, with more than half in the five-star category, while a smaller share falls in the middle and lower categories. These ratings indicate a generally positive reception but do not explain individual listeners' reasons or establish which aspects they liked. The audiobook's golf-tour experiences and author narration may be relevant to buyers seeking a personal sports narrative, but the rating data alone cannot confirm how well those elements work for a particular listener.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates Playing Lesson: A Duffer's Year Among the Pros?
The listing names Michael Bamberger as both author and narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 8 hours and 51 minutes.
What kind of golf content does the book cover?
It recounts Bamberger's year around professional golf, including playing, caddying, volunteering, interviews and lessons from instructors.
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