Sports have many mechanics that make them interesting. With golf, what makes it very interesting are the people who play it. Technicalities aside, the game is commonly played by rich men and sometimes women. A perspective that does not get often examined is in from the caddy.
These are the people who carry around the clubs that the player needs to use. In a sense this job can somehow be considered as a sidekick of sorts. David Irwin has written a more poignant perspective about the game in a book called The Last Caddy who happens to be the main protagonist, Frank Carter.
Make no mistake, caddies make a ton of money too, if they are with the right player. They serve as the guys who carry the clubs and provide moral support giving insightful advice, if warranted. Just like the player, they know the game like the backs of their hands. These men are not hired by the country club, they are more of independent contractors, above everything else.
Seeing and knowing people in the perspective of the protagonist is a very interesting take on both the sport and examining human nature. The different types of men and women he must have met while doing his job vary in so many significant ways. Rich people are just as complex and troubled as those who seem to be down financially, which always makes them an interesting subject.
Imagine caddying for rich men. These are people who are most likely to come from wealth, born with a silver spoon in their mouth. In other cases, men who rise into power. This is not to imply that these are rotten citizens with little regard for people who help them, but surely there have been scenarios that involve the obnoxious types.
The sport is now losing more players than ever for many reasons. One, the money involved in a country club membership is just not at all reasonable. The working class and the age bracket that used to earn a lot, enough to allot both time and money to play golf two decades ago, is not able to do so now. A young person who plays this sport, at this age, also probably has a trust fund.
The fact that the protagonists recalls his past experiences bring a very nostalgic tinge to the story, which can be quite addicting. There is still beauty in the eventual death of golf, and for frank, his caddying career. Fond memories were recalled with both heart and humor, making the novel a great read even for those who know nothing about the game.
This piece of literature can be a peek at what it is like to be an observer in an environment that can entertain personalities ranging from totally dull to explosive. If you are an enthusiast, all the better since there would be references you already know about. This may even get you to pick up your clubs and try out your swing again.
If you can relate to the previous statement, you are probably not going out to the club and playing because you are tired. This piece of literature from David Irwin has the potential to be one of those iconic stories that revolve around passe cultural practices that still contain eternal truths regarding human nature. You can be assured of a great read.
These are the people who carry around the clubs that the player needs to use. In a sense this job can somehow be considered as a sidekick of sorts. David Irwin has written a more poignant perspective about the game in a book called The Last Caddy who happens to be the main protagonist, Frank Carter.
Make no mistake, caddies make a ton of money too, if they are with the right player. They serve as the guys who carry the clubs and provide moral support giving insightful advice, if warranted. Just like the player, they know the game like the backs of their hands. These men are not hired by the country club, they are more of independent contractors, above everything else.
Seeing and knowing people in the perspective of the protagonist is a very interesting take on both the sport and examining human nature. The different types of men and women he must have met while doing his job vary in so many significant ways. Rich people are just as complex and troubled as those who seem to be down financially, which always makes them an interesting subject.
Imagine caddying for rich men. These are people who are most likely to come from wealth, born with a silver spoon in their mouth. In other cases, men who rise into power. This is not to imply that these are rotten citizens with little regard for people who help them, but surely there have been scenarios that involve the obnoxious types.
The sport is now losing more players than ever for many reasons. One, the money involved in a country club membership is just not at all reasonable. The working class and the age bracket that used to earn a lot, enough to allot both time and money to play golf two decades ago, is not able to do so now. A young person who plays this sport, at this age, also probably has a trust fund.
The fact that the protagonists recalls his past experiences bring a very nostalgic tinge to the story, which can be quite addicting. There is still beauty in the eventual death of golf, and for frank, his caddying career. Fond memories were recalled with both heart and humor, making the novel a great read even for those who know nothing about the game.
This piece of literature can be a peek at what it is like to be an observer in an environment that can entertain personalities ranging from totally dull to explosive. If you are an enthusiast, all the better since there would be references you already know about. This may even get you to pick up your clubs and try out your swing again.
If you can relate to the previous statement, you are probably not going out to the club and playing because you are tired. This piece of literature from David Irwin has the potential to be one of those iconic stories that revolve around passe cultural practices that still contain eternal truths regarding human nature. You can be assured of a great read.
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Read the book The Last Caddy from David Irwin. If you are a fan of golf, make sure you visit the website of this publisher at http://burnhampub.com.
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