Ebook A Course Called Ireland A Long Walk in Search of a Country a Pint and the Next Tee Tom Coyne 9781592405282 Books

Product details Paperback 320 pages Publisher Avery; Reprint edition (February 2, 2010) Language English ISBN-10 1592405282

A Course Called Ireland A Long Walk in Search of a Country a Pint and the Next Tee Tom Coyne 9781592405282 Books Reviews

• I enjoyed every page, every little story, every experience, every feeling, every golf course, every character, every beer. My wife teases me about how long it takes me to get through a book. This one shocked her because I couldn't put it down and read it faster than any book she's seen me read. I read a lot of sports books and books on history...my two favorites. In terms of sports related books and considering pure enjoyment, this one ranks right up there with Moneyball (as a huge A's fan). In my mind, being the mostly Irish golfer that I am, I have planned (fantasized) this grand trip to Ireland and mapped out courses I would play even before stumbling upon this book. Sadly, A Course Called Ireland (and others) is as close as I ever will get to Ireland. So I guess what I enjoyed is living vicariously through Mr. Coyne knowing I will likely never have the opportunity and privilege to "play Ireland." I was glad to get a sense of Mr. Coyne's gratitude and deep appreciation, in spite of his exhaustion and a few dicey situations. What a journey! I was sure glad to tag along.
• A wonderful read. I could not put the book down. Tom Coyne has a terrific sense of humor. I really enjoyed his descriptions. I am a very much a hacker of a golf player however this book makes me want to go out and experience the link courses of Ireland.
  I enjoyed Tom Coyne’s book so much that I downloaded another of his.
• Nicely written, good insights into the people of Ireland and into life in general. This is not a book about how he played each hole on each golf course (which would be a turn-off)....it is much more than that. Thoroughly enjoyable, funny. Even non-golfers would enjoy it.
• As far as golfing goes, I consider myself a pretty fair first baseman. I came to the game relatively late -- aged thirty-seven -- and it shows. I didn't read this for the wonderful insights on how to use a sand wedge from the rough, or how to use a putter when just off the green. I read it about Ireland, and that's where it really delivers.
  
  Sure, he's a Domer. And yeah, in retrospect, there were errors, especially when you consider he was traveling with a fan of that other baseball team in Chicago that allows its fans to jump out of the stands and assault first base coaches and umpires. But the book is an enjoyable jaunt and it has its touching moments. I'd like to play a couple of the courses he played just so I could walk around them. And the moment he crosses into Northern Ireland cemented my worst fears about the Six Counties that rightfully belong to the Republic.
  
  If you like golf, this may or may not work for you. But if you like Ireland, if you like doing something just because it can be done, this book is a must read.
• This book has planning my next golf, and it is going to be Ireland. Well written from the golfers point of view. If you love golf, you will love this book.
• Tim Coyne' s "walk through Ireland", while interesting, was hard to read when you know nothing of Ireland. It made more sense after I had been there but the book content still seemed disjointed and rambled. I liked the book but it was hard to read.
• Great read!! Wonderful tale of a journey about golf and life. Having just spent a week playing golf in Ireland at many of the same courses, this book makes me want to head back even sooner for the many known and unknown tracks. Great mix of golf, Irish history and grit. Loved everything about the book!! Would recommend to every golfer and spouses (let your husbands take more golf trips - it does a soul and mind and body good!)
• This was a very different and interesting book. It's not a fanatical book about gold, it's not an in-depth exploration of Irish culture, and it's not even a physical fitness book. And yet, it includes all of these things in a book that is enjoyable for everyone. At times, it feels a little long, but of course it's a long walk, so that is how it SHOULD feel. The observations about Irish history and politics and history are interesting without being heavy-handed. I enjoyed reading it and, although as it got near the finish I looked forward to the end, I was still a bit disappointed that it was over.
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