The Guru of Golf

by Moore, Thomas

• ISBN13: 9781401925659
• ISBN10: 1401925650
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-06-01
• Publisher: Hay House Inc.

Summary

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 Golfcelebrates perhaps one of the most widely popular of athletic pursuits.Thomas Mooreshows 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 game rife with strict rules on etiquette and both physically and mentally taxing, golf tests the body, mind, and spirit. Humorous and insightful,The Guru of Golfcaptures the range of emotions associated with its playersrs" ardent determination; searches for meaning behind quiet, solitary moments; and reveals the struggles that try our patience, as well as the victories that make the game-and life-worthwhile.

Author Biography

Best-selling author and psychotherapist Thomas Moore has written numerous books on spirituality, including Writing in the Sand, Soul Mates, Life at Work, and the New York Times bestseller Care of the Soul. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Moore has devoted his life to the study of theology, world religions, Jungian and archetypal psychology, the history of art, and world mythology. He currently lives in New Hampshire.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
Holes in One	p. 1
Golfitis	p. 15
The Affair of the Pitching Wedge	p. 27
The Archeology of Golf	p. 37
The Four Tailors	p. 49
The Golf Diamond	p. 57
The Guru of Golf	p. 69
The Man Who Hit Balls High	p. 81
The Golf Hotel	p. 91
The Golf Lesson	p. 101
The Lost Ball	p. 111
Mystic Green	p. 119
The Opposite of Remorse	p. 133
The Devil Plays a Round	p. 145
Cosmic Golf	p. 159
Peace and Tranquility	p. 173
Married to Golf	p. 193
The Zen of Golf	p. 201
About the Author	p. 211
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