The Fine Green Line
I just finished reading this beautiful book by John Paul Newport, golf journalist for The Wall Street Journal ". It is the story of "the Year", the year that the author has dedicated the goal of becoming a professional golf and participate in the infamous Q School.
is clearly a work that hits a target selected enough: especially from us, I find it hard to believe, among the golfers I know, more than four or five people who could potentially be affected. However, from my point of view, absolutely personal, is a fascinating story, because I identified with the story of the author.
is very similar to Paper Tiger, of which I spoke here . Even The end result is, alas, the same: yes to Newport can get to Q School, but with absolutely disastrous results: 56 strokes over par in the four days of competition, so that the PGA sent him a letter that asks him to do not try more adventurous, unless his golfing ability is not improved very significantly.
But despite the debacle, the book is smooth and pleasant to read. I find that sometimes the author will delve a bit 'too much analysis of his swing and his lack of determination in important moments of the races, but despite this I think it is a delightful read - not least - a good metaphor life.
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