Description: A Course Called Scotland by Tom Coyne NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * "One of the best golf books this century." —Golf Digest Tom Coynes 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 Irelands 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 games 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Tom Coyne is the author of the New York Times bestsellers A Course Called Ireland and A Course Called Scotland; Paper Tiger; and the novel A Gentlemans Game, named one of the best 25 sports books of all time by The Philadelphia Daily News and adapted into a motion picture starring Gary Sinise. He is podcast host and senior editor for The Golfers Journal, and has written for GOLF Magazine, Golfweek, Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, and numerous other publications. He earned an MFA in fiction writing from the University of Notre Dame, where he won the William Mitchell Award for distinguished achievement. He lives outside Philadelphia with his wife and two daughters. Review "One of the best golf books this century." —Golf Digest "Tom Coyne has a knack for setting impossible tasks for himself. . . . Mr. Coyne is back at it again with A Course Called Scotland. This time he avails himself of cars, planes, and ferries, but the task he sets is no less preposterous: to play 107 courses in 56 days. . . . Readers who enjoyed Mr. Coynes rollicking Irish book will be interested to learn how their fearless travel guide has fared in the intervening years. . . . Theres no less wit in the writing—British weather forecasts, he concludes, are as useful as ashtrays on motorbikes—and almost as many well-rendered characters, both locals he meets and friends and readers who join him along the way. . . . All the famous courses are here: St. Andrews, Dornoch, Turnberry, Carnoustie. But even seasoned golf travelers will be unfamiliar with many of the courses Mr. Coyne finds. He tees it up where nature carved holes that no architect would dream of, where 12 holes instead of 18 suit the members just fine, and where munching sheep, not mowers, keep the fairway grass short. Does he discover the secret to the game? He finds several, including, most practically, never, ever give up. " —John Paul Newport, The Wall Street Journal "They said it couldnt be done—that hed never be able to top Ireland. But with Scotland, he did it. Damn you, Tom Coyne!" —Michael Bamberger, author of Men in Green "A fast-moving, insightful, often funny travelogue encompassing the width of much of the British Isles . . . One of the reasons A Course Called Scotland works so well is because Coyne extended an offhanded invitation to listeners of a radio show to join him in Scotland. . . . The eclectic cast of characters who pop up throughout the story underscore the deep connections forged through travel." —Golfweek "Coyne has a wonderful way of making the reader feel a part of the quest. You experience his trials and tribulations as well as the sense of wonder and awe that comes with playing golf in Scotland." —Chicago Tribune "There is a purity in the Scots game that isnt about manicured greens or a balls spin rate. Coyne admires their homemade swings that merely focus on getting the golf ball around the course and in the hole. He becomes convinced that perfection is an illusion, though a powerful one. He slowly accepts his limitations, one day at a time, swing after swing." —Bloomberg "Tom Coynes much-anticipated follow-up to his fun book A Course Called Ireland lived up to my high expectations. Who wouldnt be jealous of Coynes adventures getting to play every links in Scotland? He mixes well his commentary on the courses with the historical significance of each place he visits. This is a must-read." —Golf Advisor "The author entertains us with accounts of foul weather, fair friends (one of whom got hit in the face with a drive), and astonishing courses, some dating back centuries. . . . Golfers and golf-o-philes will gobble this down." —Kirkus Reviews "In this witty and charming follow-up to A Course Called Ireland, Coyne continues living a golfers dream by playing every links course in Scotland, golfs birthplace. . . . Enthusiasts will revel in Coynes eloquent narration of his course-by-course adventures, while casual fans might be tempted to pick up their clubs a little more often." —Publishers Weekly "Fighting through physical exhaustion, self-doubt, homesickness and spates of nasty weather, Coyne knocks out 111 full or partial rounds on 107 courses, sometimes three rounds a day, in his search for the secret of great golf. Its no secret that his passion for the game (and life) shows through on every page, and we get to follow his every step through modern golfs birthplace." —Golf Tips Magazine "News of a new tale by Tom Coyne is always reason to celebrate—assuming you love golf, irresistible storytelling, a cast of colorful characters and a poignant journey through the birthplace of the game. Lots of us share Toms Mitty-dream of running away to the great links lands and the lesser known coastal gems of Scotland. But hes masterfully accomplished the feat with his charming pilgrimage around the games Holy Land that unfolds as smoothly as a fine single malt. Coynes trademark wit, humor, unerring ear for the locals, and deep knowledge of the game are on full display, rendering this a poetic journey you wont soon forget." —James Dodson, author of Final Rounds Praise for A Course Called Ireland "There is no golf trip like an Irish golf trip, and Tom Coyne has risen to meet that road. I look forward to reading this again. Pack it with your sticks." —Bill Murray "Equal parts touching, wry, and hilarious." —The New York Times "Witty and winning . . . A joy from start to finish." —The Wall Street Journal "Like the country itself, Coynes book is an affable ramble through a charmed land." —Chicago Tribune "A Course Called Ireland explores the history of the land being traveled and pauses for tales both tall and short, as well as, in this case, for pub songs. Coyne finds plenty of all of the above from Kilkee to Kerry, the long way. Golfers reading this book may wish theyd been walking by Coynes side." —Boston Globe "A delightful and fun book." —Minneapolis Star-Tribune "A really good read." —The Modesto Bee Review Quote "One of the best golf books this century." -- Golf Digest "Tom Coyne has a knack for setting impossible tasks for himself. . . . Mr. Coyne is back at it again with A Course Called Scotland . This time he avails himself of cars, planes, and ferries, but the task he sets is no less preposterous: to play 107 courses in 56 days. . . . Readers who enjoyed Mr. Coynes rollicking Irish book will be interested to learn how their fearless travel guide has fared in the intervening years. . . . Theres no less wit in the writing--British weather forecasts, he concludes, are as useful as ashtrays on motorbikes--and almost as many well-rendered characters, both locals he meets and friends and readers who join him along the way. . . . All the famous courses are here: St. Andrews, Dornoch, Turnberry, Carnoustie. But even seasoned golf travelers will be unfamiliar with many of the courses Mr. Coyne finds. He tees it up where nature carved holes that no architect would dream of, where 12 holes instead of 18 suit the members just fine, and where munching sheep, not mowers, keep the fairway grass short. Does he discover the secret to the game? He finds several, including, most practically, never, ever give up. " --John Paul Newport, The Wall Street Journal "They said it couldnt be done--that hed never be able to top Ireland . But with Scotland , he did it. Damn you, Tom Coyne! " --Michael Bamberger, author of Men in Green "A fast-moving, insightful, often funny travelogue encompassing the width of much of the British Isles . . . One of the reasons A Course Called Scotland works so well is because Coyne extended an offhanded invitation to listeners of a radio show to join him in Scotland. . . . The eclectic cast of characters who pop up throughout the story underscore the deep connections forged through travel." -- Golfweek "Coyne has a wonderful way of making the reader feel a part of the quest. You experience his trials and tribulations as well as the sense of wonder and awe that comes with playing golf in Scotland." -- Chicago Tribune "There is a purity in the Scots game that isnt about manicured greens or a balls spin rate. Coyne admires their homemade swings that merely focus on getting the golf ball around the course and in the hole. He becomes convinced that perfection is an illusion, though a powerful one. He slowly accepts his limitations, one day at a time, swing after swing." -- Bloomberg "Tom Coynes much-anticipated follow-up to his fun book A Course Called Ireland lived up to my high expectations. Who wouldnt be jealous of Coynes adventures getting to play every links in Scotland? He mixes well his commentary on the courses with the historical significance of each place he visits. This is a must-read." -- Golf Advisor "The author entertains us with accounts of foul weather, fair friends (one of whom got hit in the face with a drive), and astonishing courses, some dating back centuries. . . . Golfers and golf-o-philes will gobble this down." -- Kirkus Reviews "In this witty and charming follow-up to A Course Called Ireland , Coyne continues living a golfers dream by playing every links course in Scotland, golfs birthplace. . . . Enthusiasts will revel in Coynes eloquent narration of his course-by-course adventures, while casual fans might be tempted to pick up their clubs a little more often." -- Publishers Weekly "Fighting through physical exhaustion, self-doubt, homesickness and spates of nasty weather, Coyne knocks out 111 full or partial rounds on 107 courses, sometimes three rounds a day, in his search for the secret of great golf. Its no secret that his passion for the game (and life) shows through on every page, and we get to follow his every step through modern golfs birthplace." -- Golf Tips Magazine "News of a new tale by Tom Coyne is always reason to celebrate--assuming you love golf, irresistible storytelling, a cast of colorful characters and a poignant journey through the birthplace of the game. Lots of us share Toms Mitty-dream of running away to the great links lands and the lesser known coastal gems of Scotland. But hes masterfully accomplished the feat with his charming pilgrimage around the games Holy Land that unfolds as smoothly as a fine single malt. Coynes trademark wit, humor, unerring ear for the locals, and deep knowledge of the game are on full display, rendering this a poetic journey you wont soon forget." --James Dodson, author of Final Rounds Praise for A Course Called Ireland "There is no golf trip like an Irish golf trip, and Tom Coyne has risen to meet that road. I look forward to reading this again. Pack it with your sticks." --Bill Murray "Equal parts touching, wry, and hilarious." -- The New York Times "Witty and winning . . . A joy from start to finish." -- The Wall Street Journal "Like the country itself, Coynes book is an affable ramble through a charmed land." -- Chicago Tribune " A Course Called Ireland explores the history of the land being traveled and pauses for tales both tall and short, as well as, in this case, for pub songs. Coyne finds plenty of all of the above from Kilkee to Kerry, the long way. Golfers reading this book may wish theyd been walking by Coynes side." -- Boston Globe "A delightful and fun book." -- Minneapolis Star-Tribune "A really good read." -- The Modesto Bee Excerpt from Book A Course Called Scotland Spero His bones arrived by shipwreck. In life he was a fisherman, but he did not die at sea. He persuaded his executioners to tie him to an Details ISBN1476754292 Author Tom Coyne Pages 336 Publisher Simon & Schuster ISBN-10 1476754292 ISBN-13 9781476754291 Format Paperback Subtitle Searching the Home of Golf for the Secret to Its Game Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 796.352068411 Year 2019 Short Title A Course Called Scotland Language English UK Release Date 2019-10-03 NZ Release Date 2019-10-03 Illustrations 1x8-page 4-C insert; b&w chap. opener maps thru-out; AU Release Date 2019-06-30 Alternative 9781476754284 Audience General Publication Date 2019-10-03 Imprint Simon & Schuster US Release Date 2019-10-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160752300;
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Book Title: A Course Called Scotland: Searching the Home of Golf for the Secret to Its Game
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Author: Tom Coyne
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