Best Seat in the House by Jack Nicklaus II and Don Yaeger is a book for all fathers to read. In this book there is great revelations that can improve anyone on how to rear their children to be great people. This book tells how Jack “The Golden Bear” Nicklaus spent quality time with his boys while spending most of his time out on the golf course. The Golden Bear taught his boys the love and passion not only of golf, but about life and all there is to be a dedicated husband and father.
Jack Nicklaus I even put the importance of God before golf. Yes, he was out on the golf course most Sundays, but he always took out time to spend with God and to pray. Jack Nicklaus tried to always make it to his sons’ ballgames and very seldom missed one. Why? Because he made his family a top priority. People say they cannot do both, but he proves that you can do both if it is a high priority of things to do.
Best Seat in the House outlines 18 principles to make top priority in anyone’s life and how to succeed. Best Seat in the House by Jack Nicklaus II and Don Yaeger is a must read.

Jack Nicklaus is one of the few athletes whose name is recognized outside of his or her sports and is well-loved by fans and non-fans alike.This book written by his oldest son is more than just a tribute to the “Golden Bear’s” golf career. The younger Nicklaus uses examples from his father’s legendary success on the golf course and his skills in handling whatever life threw at him to provide the 18 lessons.

Golf fans won’t be disappointed, though, as there is plenty of text in the book about some memorable (for Jack II) moments in which his father either showed his golf talent, his impeccable sportsmanship or even some other moments that may not be familiar to fans. One great example of this was when Jack noticed his wife Barbara was not at her usual spot in the gallery one one of his holes because she stopped to talk to the wife of another golfer.

No matter which golf moment Jack II writes about, it is always tied in with a lesson that he wishes to share with readers. One great example of this is the chapter on focus and concentration. He shared a story about his father making a putt in one of his many Masters tourneys. There was a car accident just outside the Augusta National ground and nearly everyone, including Jack II who was caddying for his father, looked up after hearing the squealing brakes and subsequent crash. But not Nicklaus Sr. He kept his head down, made the putt and asked what was the commotion. That was my favorite story, but far from the only good one. Some of them not involving golf, such as both his father and mother Barbara giving 95% to their marriage (61 years strong) sounds impossible, but the explanation by Jack II made perfect sense.

This book is perfect for those readers who want to read about life lessons without being lectured or made to feel like they are failing. This is friendly advice from a man who not only loves and respects his parents but also sees how their example can be helpful to everyone.

This is the kind of book that is difficult to describe. Is it a biography of a great man? Is is a guidebook to raising your children? Is it a patter for life? Is it the story of a man trying to live up to one of the iconic names in the last half century?
The answer is yes to all of them!
While hard to categorize, it is a good book to read. I'm sure the finished product will feature many photos that will only enhance the story. The chance to have the curtain pulled back a bit and give a glimpse into the live of one of America's greatest sports figures and arguably the best golfer of all time is worth the read.
I highly recommend this book to golf fans, men, and people who enjoy reading about the lives of those many idolize.

A great inside look at the relationship between Jack Nicklaus and his son and family. Great for golf fans and anyone with personal interest in the heroed golfer. This gives valuable stories and antecdotes on living your best life. A great and heartwarming story.

Best Seat in the House is stories told by golfer great Jack Nicklaus’s son Jack NIcklaus II (Jackie). He talks about lessons he learned from his father. I enjoyed the stories and the lessons that came with them. Great book for anyone that enjoys golf. Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson-W Publishing.

I love Jack Nicklaus so much. The first set of clubs I ever owned were "Golden Bear". Hearing from Jack's son was so awesome, enlightening, and just down right sweet.