DREAM ON PA

by RICHARDSON,JOHN

• ISBN13: 9781616085988
• ISBN10: 1616085983
• Edition: 00
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2012-05-17
• Publisher: FRWHEEL

Summary

Meet John Richardson, a typical weekend golfer who enjoys the game but can t break 100. But Richardson differs from the average 24-handicapper in one crucial way. He s determined to break par within a year at the local golf course while working in a demanding full-time job and trying his best to remain a good husband and father. Famed Scottish golfer/commentator Sam Torrance advises John to dream on and PGA Tour pro Darren Clarke tells him that three years would be a more realistic time frame. Dream On is the hilarious and inspiring story of how John achieved the seemingly impossible from how the initial challenge took shape to that glorious day, less than one year later, when he broke par and played the best round of his life.

Author Biography

John Richardson worked for more than fifteen years in the coffee-bar and restaurant industry, at one time running the largest sandwich business in Ireland. A keen golfer, he lives with his wife and daughter in Bangor, Northern Ireland.

Table of Contents

Prologue: 'Dream On'	p. 1
An Idea and a Dream	p. 4
Procrastination	p. 12
We're Off!	p. 20
A Taste of Reality	p. 24
Telling the World	p. 28
Obsession and Some Harsh Realities	p. 37
Settling into a Rhythm	p. 44
'Dick!'	p. 51
The Relentless March of Technology	p. 57
Three Control Rounds to Get My Handicap	p. 66
Taking Stock	p. 72
The Mental Game	p. 82
Winter Closes In	p. 88
Breakthrough Number Two	p. 96
Fundamentals, Fundamentals, Fundamentals	p. 101
The 'Harrington' Moment	p. 106
A Virtual Boot Up the Ass	p. 112
Martin Sheen and Guilt	p. 120
Dreams Sometimes Have Repercussions	p. 127
The Power of Possibilities	p. 132
The Golfer's Thermostat	p. 137
Knights in Shining Armour	p. 143
The Week Off Work	p. 154
The Final Stretch	p. 164
Lobster and Champagne	p. 172
Epilogue: What Was It All About?	p. 180
Glossary	p. 187
Acknowledgements	p. 191
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.