All the Memorable Rounds: Golf Adventures and Misadventures, from Augusta National to Cypress Point and Beyond

Tripp Bowden’s new book finds the correct balance and navigates the golf short story genre adeptly. This is a book that is chocked full of wisdom. In a golf world that has become obsessed with numbers and ratings, Tripp delightfully reminds us that having fun is the reason we play the game. It is the experience indeed. All the Memorable Rounds Captures the essence of the game, and it is ultimately a love story.The book is a compilation of twenty-one short stories about golf as told from a personal point of view. The majority are written by Bowden although he skillfully includes some stories from others. I particularly liked legendary golf broadcaster Ben Wright’s story and the interchange between Wright and his mentor Henry Longhurst.The risk in writing about your own personal golf journey is to overdo it with a shot-by-shot replay of your rounds. Bowden (and his co-authors) never fall into the trap of telling you how great or special they are, and shots are only recounted when they have meaning. A dose of humility as applied here goes a long way. The book is instead reflective, contemplative, funny, entertaining and inspirational. Bowden’s own stories are primarily from a course he knows well, Augusta National, are they are the stars of the show. Although side trips to Tupelo, Mississippi, and the Links at Overton Park in Memphis will resonate with the reader just as powerfully.As those familiar with his popular and touching first book Freddie & Me: Life Lessons from Freddie Bennett, Augusta National’s Legendary Caddie Master, his writing style is fast moving and lyrical. The book is enhanced by his deep understanding of the game and its traditions.

A couple good stories but overall pretty average writing .

Bought this book for my husband. He read it in one day and now is sharing it with friends. My husband thoroughly enjoyed the book.

The concept of the book was good and the first few stories were very appealing. But the themes of the stories seemed to repeat themselves and I didn't feel any "revelations" from the subsequent chapters.

Great book! Great gift for any golf lover

Fantastic foil on the usual "Top-Course" books published year after year after year. This is truly countless hours of personal experiences from weekend warriors to accomplished golfers and persons in the industry who tell their most heartfelt story through the magical pen of Tripp Bowden. A MUST READ, Must Have!!!!