Golf in the Kingdom

by Michael Murphy

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The bestselling classic novel about an American traveler's spiritual journey into the world of golf When Michael Murphy first meets golf pro Shivas Irons on one of the most beautiful courses in Scotland, he doesn't know that his life-and his golf game-will change forever. But with the first swing of the Scotsman's club Murphy realizes he is in for a most extraordinary day. By turns comic, philosophical, mythic, and autobiographical, this tale traces the arc of twenty-four hours-from a round show more of golf on the Links of Burningbrush to a night fueled by whiskey, wisdom, and wandering. This story delves into the transformative power of golf and reveals a unique and unforgettable approach to the game. show less

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pamplemousse 54 reviews

Proof that you can never go back. I read this over twenty years ago, and thought it was brilliant, "it changed my life", etc. This time round, I found it trite and badly written. Ah well, I guess reading has as much to do with the reader as with the book.

May 10, 2006

meridius 11 reviews

A magical tale of the author's experiences with Shivas Irons. Highly recommended.

Feb 26, 2007

pathlessness 116 reviews

Le Golf - un puissant revelateur, une veritable radiography de l'ame.

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