Scott Fitzgerald, Ring Lardner, Charles E. In Great American Golf Stories, editor Jeff Silverman collects some of the best classic writings, both fact and realistic fiction, that reflect the rich history, tradition, agony, and ecstasy of one of our most enduring and endearing pastimes. And as a testament to that, there is no shortage of inspired writing on the topic, as golf has long caught the interest and imagination of some of the world's finest and most celebrated writers. It has been said by many that it is a microcosm of life itself-a beautiful game which tests the mind, body, and spirit. Since the day several hundred years ago that a Scottish shepherd first struck a rock with a shillelagh, perhaps no single athletic pursuit has brought man more joy and frustration, more fulfillment and utter despair, than the game of golf. “What other people may find in poetry or art museums, I find in the flight of a good drive.” -Arnold Palmer This is part of the well-established The Best Stories series of books, each of which is selectively edited and handcrafted to include only the best stories from the best writers of the genre. The Best Golf Stories Ever Told is a book for golf fans and players alike who share a love for the game. Together they articulate the passion as well as the frustrations behind one of the world’s most popular sports. Some of the best golfers in the history of the sport as well as those who have established themselves as aficionados through their writing or commentary all offer their stories from both on and off the course. This book is a comprehensive collection of stories, each of which captures a different facet of the game of golf.
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