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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * “One of the best golf books this century.” —Golf Digest
Tom Coyne’s A Course Called Scotland is a heartfelt and humorous celebration of his quest to play golf 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.
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" First, I invite you to watch the video portion of my review.
Now that you have heard my video comments, I’ll share some of my additional thoughts about the book.
First, I applaud the sustained sensation that I was with Tom all the way—through high winds, unorthodox course layouts, food I had never tasted before and conversations with colorful characters. Some of my very good friends have played golf in Scotland. I have not. Yet while I read Coyne’s gripping travelogue, I became convinced I had put my golf ball on a peg on Scottish soil many times, just after I had said “Nice shot, Tom.†That sensation reflects, of course, the author’s skill at weaving a spellbinding story.
Next: Having been a history major in college, I welcomed Coyne’s frequent glimpses into golf’s origin—even how the lingo originated and developed. Having played golf since I was thirteen, I knew some of the facts and legends about the game—now I know several dozen more intriguing incidents and the people who were involved.
Third: I marvel at the ambition Coyne displayed. In his words, “My search for golf’s secrets was designed to include the first, the finest, and the farthest courses of the UK—the westernmost, northernmost, and southernmost links, the longest courses and the shortest.†And he ended his quest with a brave attempt to qualify for the British Open.
Few of us could afford or endure so many miles, so many rounds, so many inevitable aches and pains. That’s why you will be glad that the man who became a golf globetrotter took us along later through his picturesque words."
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A Course Called Scotland Searching the Home of Golf for the Secret to Its Game Tom Coyne 9781476754291 Books Reviews
- Years ago, after I read A Course Called Ireland, Tom Coyne became the only author in my well traveled path down hundreds of tomes of non-fiction and fiction literature that I ever tracked down to say...wow! I loved this!
As is true of Tom’s other books, his new release, A Course Called Scotland is about more than just golf. This man knows his words, when to choose them and then where to put them in a sentence - seamlessly and unforced. Frankly, I think he could write about the internecine battle between the pansy and the primrose for garden supremacy and make it interesting.
A Course Called Scotland is not a murder mystery nor does it contain passages of lurid sex. It is about a man, his state of mind, and a game that continually screws with it...despite all his other talents, Tom, on occasion, has had to struggle with his own demons, but hey, who hasn’t? (He manages to slay at least one by book’s end).
In addition to being a consummate wordsmith, Tom has great respect for the game, its history and traditions; he not only has “game†himself, but a helluva lot of stamina, to boot (on many fronts). Different people look for different things in a book about a guy trying to discover if the secret to his life and the secret of golf are somehow intertwined...while simultaneously trying to qualify for The Open Championship - all I know is that you will not be sorry if you get this one and give it a whirl. Two (2) thumbs up. - I really enjoyed reading Tom Coyne's book, "A Course Called Ireland", and didn't expect that he'd be able to surpass it...Boy, was I ever wrong! "A Course Called Scotland" features a person I would much rather play golf and hang out with, versus the "Old Tom Coyne" from his Irish adventure.
I absolutely love how Tom connected with his family, friends, fans and readers before, during, and after this latest journey; he is truly one of the most accessible authors I've ever seen.
Just as impressive, Tom Coyne articulates his growth as a golfer with genuine emotion, painting beautiful word pictures. This book resonated with me on every page, and got me even more excited to play golf in Scotland next month!
This is an amazing story...If you have a love for our game, you'll be even more enamored as you join Tom Coyne on this voyage of discovery! - What a blast! Tom Coyne's crazy golf travels are back, with a journey even more epic/insane than Ireland. His ability to describe the courses of Scotland is only surpassed by the humor he relates through he and his friends' travels along the way. More than just a golf book, I felt this to be an amazing tale of the human condition as Tom conquers much more than 111 courses in 57 days, which in and of itself should be enough. Can't wait to read again and see what "Course" comes next!
- First, I invite you to watch the video portion of my review.
Now that you have heard my video comments, I’ll share some of my additional thoughts about the book.
First, I applaud the sustained sensation that I was with Tom all the way—through high winds, unorthodox course layouts, food I had never tasted before and conversations with colorful characters. Some of my very good friends have played golf in Scotland. I have not. Yet while I read Coyne’s gripping travelogue, I became convinced I had put my golf ball on a peg on Scottish soil many times, just after I had said “Nice shot, Tom.†That sensation reflects, of course, the author’s skill at weaving a spellbinding story.
Next Having been a history major in college, I welcomed Coyne’s frequent glimpses into golf’s origin—even how the lingo originated and developed. Having played golf since I was thirteen, I knew some of the facts and legends about the game—now I know several dozen more intriguing incidents and the people who were involved.
Third I marvel at the ambition Coyne displayed. In his words, “My search for golf’s secrets was designed to include the first, the finest, and the farthest courses of the UK—the westernmost, northernmost, and southernmost links, the longest courses and the shortest.†And he ended his quest with a brave attempt to qualify for the British Open.
Few of us could afford or endure so many miles, so many rounds, so many inevitable aches and pains. That’s why you will be glad that the man who became a golf globetrotter took us along later through his picturesque words.
