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Around the World in 80 Rounds: Chasing a Golf Ball from Tierra Del Fuego to the Land of the Midnight Sun
A whimsical sports memoir follows one golfer's sixty-thousand-mile odyssey around the globe in pursuit of the ultimate golfing experience, describing how he played the game he loves on every continent, except Antarctica, on some of the world's most remote golf courses, and profiling the intriguing characters he met along the way. Simultaneous.
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"David is a very entertaining writer - with a wit and a way of bringing people and stories to life that had me laughing out loud. I look forward to visiting some of the courses he played - hopefully without having to sell everything like he had to do!" - Bobby Clampett, television golf analyst, golf professional, and author of "The Impact Zone""David Wood's story joyously captures the maddening yet addictive allure of golf as he takes us on a journey every golfer would envy." -Rick Lipsey, golf writer at Sports Illustrated and author of "Golfing on the Roof of the World" "David Wood will be a hero to many. He cast off all responsibility except that linked to the pursuit of golf and self actualization. From distant lands he brings rich stories of interesting and amusing endeavors and a picture of a diverse world connected via that ridiculous, compelling and wonderful game of golf. Give this to your friends, they'll love it." --Charles Lindsay, author of "Lost Balls: Great Holes, Tough Shots and Bad Lies"" ""David Wood's entertaining and exciting 60,000-mile odyssey reveals the game of golf not as a chin-on-chest battle with the scorecard, but as the perfect medium through which to explore and enjoy the world around you. This is a book that proves golf has far more to offer than most of us take from it - and inspires us to broaden our relationship with the game."--Duncan Lennard, author of "Extreme Golf" and "112 Miles to the Pin" "David Wood has written an inspiring, attention-holding and humorous golfing travelogue. Unencumbered by the 'trappings' of life, David set off on his voyage of discovery to far-flung destinations, armed with a vague itinerary, personal documents, a set of ten golf clubs and minimal clothing. Paramount was his 'eleventh club'--a razor-sharp sense of humor that enabled him to cope with the ebb and flow of world travel. "Around the World in 80 Rounds" is more than merely a regurgitation of golf, golf, and more
About the Author:
Author, speaker, and world traveler David Wood is a stand-up comedian with several David Letterman Show appearances under his belt. Colin Covert of the Minneapolis Star Tribune says David Wood is, “...a comedic brain surgeon. He opens people's minds and tickles their brain." Gail Malone of the Tulsa Tribune says, “David Wood possesses deft wit and intelligent good humor. The audience loved him!” His 4,000 plus personal appearances run the gamut from numerous television shows to corporation keynotes. A few years ago, he took a one year sabbatical to travel to exotic locales around-the-world. He turned that adventure into a book -- “Around the World in 80 Rounds.” The book is critically acclaimed. Publisher’s Weekly called it,” ...highly entertaining.” Kirkus Reviews says, “Wood’s debut scores a solid eagle.” He resides in New York City.
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- PublisherBrilliance Audio
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 1455815098
- ISBN 13 9781455815098
- BindingMP3 CD
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