A close relationship has existed between business and golf since golf began. However, over the last century, this remarkable connection has grown ever closer. To some extent the reason for this relationship is understandable. Business and business relationships can be developed and grown on the golf course.
In his book, Bulls, Birdies, Bogeys & Bears, Kevin Armstrong explores and illustrates a number of the manifestations of this incredibly close relationship but goes further and suggests why it exists, just what the root cause maybe and provides a framework for prediction.
Details
Hardback: 256 pages
Publisher: Wilkinson Publishing Pty Ltd (Feb 2013)
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-921804-96-0
Dimensions: 235 x 172 mm portrait
$39.95 + postage (see table below)
All prices in New Zealand Dollars & include GST
Postage Rates:
| Postal Region | Postage Cost |
| New Zealand | $4.00 |
| Australia | $10.00 |
| USA | $18.00 |
| UK | $22.00 |
| Rest of World | $22.00 |
“In Bulls Birdies Bogeys and Bears Kevin draws on his knowledge of both golf and investment markets and convincingly shows that they are related in a manner that, to the best of my knowledge, is unique and far beyond the realm of coincidence”
Sir Bob Charles
1963 Winner of The British Open
Reviews & Testimonials
“Bulls, Birdies, Bogeys and Bears is an enlightening read; Kevin’s two passions are crisply on display and cleverly woven together. The book takes the link between investing and golf to new heights and contains a raft of unique data and insights. It will leave the reader with no doubt that the wise investor keeps an eye on the golf market”
Thomas M Joyce (TJ), Chief Executive, Knight Capital
“In this thoroughly researched book, Kevin Armstrong links golf’s popularity, the ebb and flow of sponsorship money, and even clues to the likely winner of golf tournaments. Applying the theory of socionomics to his own extensive observations, Armstrong presents the case that social mood change is golf’s true driver.”
Robert R. Prechter, Jr author of Socionomics—The Science of History and Social Prediction
The Elliottwave Theorist
“In Bulls Birdies Bogeys and Bears Kevin draws on his knowledge of both golf and investment markets and convincingly shows that they are related in a manner that, to the best of my knowledge, is unique and far beyond the realm of coincidence.”
Sir Bob Charles, 1963 British Open Champion
I have just finished your wonderful book. What a great read and a totally amazing and convincing comparison. But what is more astounding is your research and really amazing ability to be able to tie these two supposedly completely unrelated activities, into a very interesting and intriguing story, proving beyond any doubt that there is a direct correlation between the two over long periods of recent history. Kevin, I applaud your analysis research and presentation in this great book. It is nothing short of an astounding effort. I am sure this will give many people a great insight into the research and content all who read Strategy Thoughts are privileged to have access to.
Ken Smith
“Kevin, I wanted to congratulate you on your fabulous book! From the minute I picked it up regrettably only a couple of days ago I could hardly put it down. For anyone interested in markets who also has the slightest interest in golf it is a MUST READ – and the correlations are nothing short of extraordinary! As you know I am a great believer in correlations being a chartist and I was pleased to see your charts included!! I have always been told the secret of successful investing is the patient taking money from the impatient, an argument well made in the book!!”
John Bowie Wilson, Chairman LINWAR Securities
“finished just 5 minutes ago. really a thrilling book. I really feel that I have to read it again and again to absorb it, feel the nuance. It also confirms to me the love I have for the game(s) and why I enjoy the company of other obsessives. well done….”
George Sutton, Principal of ECINYA
