To The Linksland A Golfing Adventure

At age thirty, lifelong golfer Michael Bamberger quit his job as a newspaper reporter and went to Europe with his new wife to escape the increasingly commercialized American game and to search for the true soul of golf. His unique golfing adventure would take him through the rough-and-tumble courses of the Continent while he caddied on the European tour, working for a transplanted Yankee professional marked by quirky habits and a violent swing. As Bamberger begins to see the infinitesimal differences between a good player and a successful pro, he learns what has been missing from his own game. After caddying in the Scottish Open, he remains behind to study the game in its birthplace, the famed courses of the linksland, the legendary windswept earth at the edge of the sea. Accompanied by a native golf guru, he plays on some of Scotland's greatest courses, from the legendary St Andrews to a secluded six-hole course built by a shepherd and maintained by sheep. With the help of his colorful mentor, Bamberger comes to understand the game at a deeper, intuitive level, and to play the best golf of his life. A lively exploration of the sport's enduring allure, To the Linksland is an homage to the history and legacy of golf, and an unforgettable journey to the very heart of the game.Bamberger, Michael is the author of 'To The Linksland A Golfing Adventure', published 2005 under ISBN 9781592401154 and ISBN 1592401155.