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From its beginnings in the northeastern United States in the 1880s, golf has seen its popularity, and its fortunes, wax and wane, affected by politics and economics, reflecting tensions between aristocratic and democratic impulses. The Kingdom of Golf in America traces these ups and downs, ins and outs, in the growth of golf as a community. Moss describes the development of the private club and public course and the impact of wealth and the consumer culture on those who play golf and those who watch.

What separates those young golfers who make it to the PGA tour and those who don't? If you are into golf and love golf stories, then this is a book the reader will enjoy. We all know about the golfers who managed to get to the PGA and achieve their life's dreams, but we also want to know what happened to those who showed great promise but never made the professional ranks. They are those young golfers who reached for the "Golden Ring" of getting to the PGA but didn't quite make it.

This is the Golf podcast for the rest of us. Just starting, weekend warrior, high handicapper, want to do better or just enjoy the solitude of a club, ball and a green, then this is the podcast for you. Subscribe as we will travel this journey together. Let us know how you are doing as well. We are not alone as we look for balls in the forest!

Monday 11:30 am + Wed 5:30 pm “Curmudgeonly Yours” is a show on ‘comparative modern Western life. The title comes from Richard Bonte’s humorous book of the same name, “Curmudgeonly Yours.” In his sometimes-multilingual show, host and author Richard Bonte interviews guests from different countries to get their take on ideas and problems facing the Western world. Host Richard Bonte is a Bradenton resident and a native-born New Yorker. He has lived much of his life in Canada, California and Western Europe. He has worn many hats in his life including playwright, bi-coastal actor, ...

If you're planning to visit Thailand to play golf or already in the country, then this book covers all you need to enjoy your round. The audiobook is divided into four sections: planning your trip, before your round, during your round, and after your round. It covers everything you need to know about golf in Thailand. Having previously worked for Europe's largest golf travel company, the author is now living in Thailand so knows the ins and outs of the golf travel business and how things actually work in Thailand.

This is an audiobook for golfers and for those trying to understand golfers. Thirty-four short, accessible essays are intended to awaken golfers to an understanding of how the challenges of golf contain overlooked possibilities for self-development. Lessons from golf can and should enhance performance and satisfaction with family and work.