Playing Sideways: Golf Stories, Escaping the Rough of Life, and Playing England's Best

The author does a superb job of weaving together humor, relatable analogies, lessons for life and great storytelling. It's a book for anyone, not just golfers. Will be giving several as gifts to friends and family.

An entertaining and engaging read. The author brings to life the surprises and delights of a golf tour to the old country, highlighting some of the social and cultural connections (and a few disconnects) found along the way. Without preaching, he connects his experiences to life’s journey and adds perspective that’s both inspiring and reassuring. A fun story well told, and some valuable food for thought.

A fun and easy read that will take the reader back to the golf trips that they’ve taken or the one that they want to take. The book does a great job of relating the intricacies and nuances of golf with life in general. Fun characters and great descriptions of some great courses in the UK.

"A truly enjoyable read! Erik's wit, self-deprecating humor and spot-on internal observations resonate with the golfer in all of us! Through his storytelling style, I was transported across the pond and experienced a beautiful story of vulnerability, discovery and awareness of applying lessons learned from golf to life." - Kevin W (13.6 Index)

Skillfully crafted, with a perfect balance of tension, introspection, and breathtaking moments. The author's vivid descriptions create a palpable sense of place, immersing readers in the settings and making every scene come alive. Whether it's the bustling streets of a foreign city or the serene beauty of a secluded beach, each location is masterfully painted with words.

We all think it but putting it into words is a talent that Erik displays in this comedic and witty book. There's a lot of love for the game, family, and life in general. This is a super fun read and feel like I was along for the ride across all the epic courses played in England. You can't make this stuff up! Hilarious!

A fun and entertaining read. I couldn’t help but laugh at some of the situations the author got himself into and could totally empathize with him in other situations. As a golfer and not having had the opportunity to play European courses yet, I loved the tales of the characters and the charm and history of the courses. I recommend this book to everyone.

Playing Sideways is a great read for any golfer. The personal stories of Erik Hansen and how they can be applied to life and the curveballs that life may through at you is entertaining and enlightening at the same time. If you love golf...you'll love this book!