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Book Synopsis: One man's "poignant and revealing" quest to uncover the roots of his family's obsession with golf-in Ireland, Scotland, and the American heartland. In Ancestral Links, senior Sports Illustrated writer John Garrity takes readers on a fascinating golfing odyssey. First he returns to the majestic seaside Carne Golf Links in a remote corner of Ireland, from which his great-grandfather left for America. Next he visits Musselburgh, Scotland, where his maternal ancestors played golf before the first thirteen rules of the game were written there in 1774. And in Wisconsin's St. Croix River Valley, Garrity revisits the New Richmond Golf Club, where his father learned the ancient game. At every stop on his journey, Garrity reflects on the life and career of his beloved late older brother, Tom, a former tour player. Part memoir, part travelogue, and all golf, Garrity's story of how the sport altered three small-town landscapes and forever changed one family is a captivating and unforgettable tour of the links.
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Experience the captivating and poignant journey of one man as he unravels the rich history of his family's golf obsession in Ancestral Links: A Golf Obsession Spanning Generations. Written by senior Sports Illustrated writer John Garrity, this book takes you on a fascinating odyssey through the majestic landscapes of Ireland, Scotland, and the American heartland.
From the remote seaside Carne Golf Links in Ireland, where his great-grandfather bid farewell to prepare for a new life in America, to Musselburgh, Scotland, where the first thirteen rules of the game were written, Garrity's exploration delves deep into the roots of his ancestral connection with golf.
In a heartfelt tribute to his late older brother, Tom, a former tour player, Garrity reflects on the impact of the sport on their family's small-town landscapes. Ancestral Links combines elements of memoir, travelogue, and the ever-present allure of the game itself to offer you an unforgettable tour of the links.
Embark on an incredible golfing journey with Ancestral Links: A Golf Obsession Spanning Generations. Discover the captivating stories and rich history that will forever change the way you see the sport.
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