The Guru of Golf

And Other Stories about the Game of Life

Author  Thomas Moore
The Guru of Golf

While to some chasing a small white ball across a vast field of grass may seem pointless, the game of golf has, for centuries, drawn everyone from the poor working class to the upper crust of society. There is something enchanting about the experience of golf that sets it apart from other sports.

In this collection of 18 short stories, The Guru of Golf celebrates perhaps one of the most widely popular of athletic pursuits. Thomas Moore shows us how golf can be a perfect metaphor for life itself—endlessly mysterious, joyful, and captivating, yet at times unbearable.

From the tee to the green, he intertwines modern and classical tales that illustrate the challenges players face—on and off the course. A…

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June 1, 2010
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