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A Course Called Scotland

Searching the Home of Golf for the Secret to Its Game

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A Course Called Scotland

By: Tom Coyne
Narrated by: Jacques Roy
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * “One of the best golf books this century.” —Golf Digest

From the author of A Course Called Home comes a heartfelt and humorous golf travel memoir that celebrates his quest to play on every links course in Scotland, the birthplace of the game he loves.

For much of his adult life, bestselling author Tom Coyne has been chasing a golf ball around the globe. When he was in college, studying abroad in London, he entered the lottery for a prized tee time in Scotland, grabbing his clubs and jumping the train to St. Andrews as his friends partied in Amsterdam; later, he golfed the entirety of Ireland’s coastline, chased pros through the mini-tours, and attended grueling Qualifying Schools in Australia, Canada, and Latin America. Yet, as he watched the greats compete, he felt something was missing. Then one day a friend suggested he attempt to play every links course in Scotland and qualify for the greatest championship in golf.

The result is A Course Called Scotland, “a fast-moving, insightful, often funny travelogue encompassing the width of much of the British Isles” (GolfWeek), including St. Andrews, Turnberry, Dornoch, Prestwick, Troon, and Carnoustie. With his signature blend of storytelling, humor, history, and insight, Coyne weaves together his “witty and charming” (Publishers Weekly) journey to more than 100 legendary courses in Scotland with compelling threads of golf history and insights into the contemporary home of golf. As he journeys Scotland in search of the game’s secrets, he discovers new and old friends, rediscovers the peace and power of the sport, and, most importantly, reaffirms the ultimate connection between the game and the soul. It is “a must-read” (Golf Advisor) rollicking love letter to Scotland and golf as no one has attempted it before. Coaching Europe Golf Sports Scotland Game Funny Witty Inspiring Comedy England United Kingdom Scotland Golf
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I really enjoyed this travelogue and I think most golfers, especially Scottish golfers, will too. The author is unfailingly positive about the game of golf, the country that (almost) invented it and the people who play it. I was impressed that the journey through Scottish Links courses was kept interesting, and you're not snowed under by facts, figures, techniques, handicaps or travel brochure pen pictures of towns and places. The narration was relaxed and the attempts at Scottish accents forgivable, and I looked forward to returning to the story. Being Scottish, and a golfer, this book was aimed right at me, and I'm glad I found it.

A Good Walk Not Spoiled

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Tommy Coyne. living the dream. one day, I live in hope. Captures the essence of the ultimate golf trip in the ultimate golf destination.

Living on a Dream

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A superb piece of work, from a true golfer in every sense of the word. Beautifully written and subsequently narrated, I loved it from the first to the last word!
Highly recommended
Congratulations Tom on a stunning book

Beautifully written and narrated. Amazing 5*

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Loved it. Just as I began to fear that the end may leave me slightly unsatisfied, it knocked me out of the park. That tiny nagging question you didn't really know you were asking, gets answered in a way so satisfying I found myself overcome with joy as it all unravelled in those few paragraphs. Finished it with the biggest smile on my face. Have booked my own trip for June 19!

95% lovely, 5% astonishing

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Made me laugh and cry . Truly wonderful to listen to if you love golf in Scotland. I’m starting from the beginning this very second . I’d imagine there will be some golfers that don’t like it , they’ll be the kind that you hope you don’t get drawn with in a zoned draw medal …….

An absolute must for anyone that loves Scottish Golf

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