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The Golf Book

Chicken Soup for the Soul has teamed up with Golf Digest magazine to present The Golf Book – a collection of 101 real life, inspirational stories written by US PGA tour pros, US celebrities, sports writers and amateurs.

They share everything from the moment they fell in love with the game, tales of adventure playing golf all over the world and even some very touching moments about pure friendship.

Trust instinct to the end even though it render no reason, my father used to say. I’ve heeded this advice my entire life, not only to know which kind of shot to hit in a golf tournament, but also when to walk away from certain people in business, writes PGA champion Gary Player in his story, Trusting Instincts.

The book’s editor, Max Adler of Golf Digest magazine, recounts his experience caddying at the Old Course at St Andrews while studying abroad in Scotland, and the reverence he felt for the course.

“In two years living in St Andrews, I estimate I went around the Old Course about 120 times, equal parts playing and caddying,” writes Adler.  “And every single time I got to the 16th tee, without fail, the mood of the round changed. The 16th tee is the point where the quality and history of each shot left to be played is overwhelming. If your heart doesn’t skip as you walk over the legend-worn stones of the ancient Swilcan Bridge, you’re not a golfer, perhaps not even human.”

In Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Golf Book, you’ll also read about:

• How New York Times sports columnist Dave Anderson realized being a spectator at a pro golf tournament was better than any other sports event

• How SportCenter’s John Buccigross played a round of golf with one of his sports heroes, Hockey Hall of Famer Raymond Bourque

• How Kenny G learned never to give up during a game of golf because anything can happen

• How popular singer-songwriter Josh Kelley’s love of golf helped to cultivate his music career

The Golf Book is an amusing, light-hearted read.  Perfect for a relaxing day at the beach, dreaming of a day at the golf course.

Free Competition

Please Note: This competition is now closed

Enter our Free Competition to be one of 5 lucky winners who will each receive a copy of The Golf Book

To enter the competition all you need to do is correctly answer the following question:

Which young Irish golfer came fourth in the recent US PGA Championship?

Send your entries to freecompetition@buzzinmedia.co.uk with The Golf Book Comp in the subject line with your answer and your full address and contact telephone number.

This Buzzin Golf Free Competition ends on 21st September, 2009. The editor will randomly choose 5 winners.

The editor’s choice is final.