In a golfing Valhalla called The Club, the greatest players of the past, including the likes of Ben Hogan, Bobby Jones, Tom Morris, even Bing Crosby, gather to relive old glory--or confront inner demons--in a beguiling, evocative fantasy that does for golf what Shoeless Joe did for baseball.
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A fanciful commingling of golf history and Alice in Wonderland told with reverence for the legendary heroes of the game, this lighthearted debut novel is sure to charm devotees of "sowpasture pool." A 20-year-old man dreaming of becoming a PGA touring pro chases an errant shot into the fog-shrouded rough on San Francisco's Lincoln Park public links and stumbles into the men's locker room of The Club. He is greeted by the legendary Walter Hagan and the immortal Bobby Jones, who inform him he has three days to deter the great Ben Hogan from replaying the final round of the 1955 USGA Open Championship, where he lost his bid for a record fifth Open championship in the playoff that ensued after he was tied by Jack Fleck, a come-from-nowhere driving-range pro. The problem here is twofold: Since Bantam Ben is still living, he's not a member of The Club; even more critical, tradition prohibits a golfer from replaying a recorded round; to do so now would forever alter the course of golf history and destroy the very foundation of the game. Though at times insufferably serious and frequently longwinded, this fantasy might just fill the time provided by a rain-spoiled afternoon on the links.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Alix Madrigal San Francisco Chronicle An...otherworldly paean to the game of golf...all put together with a winning sweetness and a true love for the game.
Washington Post Book World A lush magical fantasy...golf fans will relish...
Harvey Penick Bo Links certainly knows his golf, and he shows it in a story that reflects the best the game has to offer.
Robert Trent Jones [Follow the Wind has] so cleverly captured the romance, the folklore, and the mysticism of the game that I couldn't put it down...[it] hooked me and I had to play the full 18!
Ben Hogan The man was so sick so long, and fought it so successfully, that I think we have finally discovered the secret of Jone's success. It was the strength of his mind.
Tommy Bolt Somebody asked me once, "Who's better -- Nicklaus or Hogan?" Well, my answer was, I saw Nicklaus watch Hogan practice, but I never saw Hogan watch Nicklaus practice. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Washington Post Book World A lush magical fantasy...golf fans will relish...
Harvey Penick Bo Links certainly knows his golf, and he shows it in a story that reflects the best the game has to offer.
Robert Trent Jones [Follow the Wind has] so cleverly captured the romance, the folklore, and the mysticism of the game that I couldn't put it down...[it] hooked me and I had to play the full 18!
Ben Hogan The man was so sick so long, and fought it so successfully, that I think we have finally discovered the secret of Jone's success. It was the strength of his mind.
Tommy Bolt Somebody asked me once, "Who's better -- Nicklaus or Hogan?" Well, my answer was, I saw Nicklaus watch Hogan practice, but I never saw Hogan watch Nicklaus practice. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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This book is extremely entertaining! I hope Mr. Links decides to write a sequel or another fantasy about golf
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This is a must read.,
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This book is sort of like the "Field of Dreams" for golf. It is a great history lesson, as well as just sheer entertainment. A wonderful way to learn about the greatest names in golf.
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A fantasy rich with tradition.,
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Bo's fantasy leads you through a magical kingdom of golf. You are placed in an environment rich with golf history and tradition-a golfer's paradise! His knowledge of golf's history is both educational and impressive. Bo's story is a lot like golf itself, it is tough to put down and walk away from.
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ball pouch, open championship, practice balls, eighteenth green, major championships, club face Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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