The Spirit of Golf and How It Applies to Life |
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| Author:
| Allen, Richard |
| ISBN: | 978-0-522-85975-1 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2010 |
| Publisher: | Melbourne University Publishing
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| Imprint: | Victory Books |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | AUD $13.99 |
Book Description:
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Golfers the world over know their game is a microcosm of life. Both golf and life require patience and courage, persistence and honesty, focus and self-belief. They present similar challenges, involve the weighing up of risk and the making of hard decisions. In both golf and life, we must learn to deal with triumph and disaster. Golf teaches us about ego and resilience. It implores us to meet challenges and put disappointments into perspective. Crucially, we realise we should not take...
More DescriptionGolfers the world over know their game is a microcosm of life. Both golf and life require patience and courage, persistence and honesty, focus and self-belief. They present similar challenges, involve the weighing up of risk and the making of hard decisions. In both golf and life, we must learn to deal with triumph and disaster. Golf teaches us about ego and resilience. It implores us to meet challenges and put disappointments into perspective. Crucially, we realise we should not take the game or life too seriously. The Spirit of Golf and How It Applies to Life delves into the rich folklore of the world's greatest game, and recounts inspirational stories from around the world.