The gods of golf, a novel

Inbunden bok. Pocket Books. 1996. 369 sidor.

Nyskick. Skyddsomslag i mycket gott skick. A humorous, lightly magical novel about golf, redemption, and unexpected wisdom.

The novel follows Tom Cruickshank, a well‑meaning but chronically unlucky man whose career depends on his ability to play golf — something he is spectacularly bad at. After a humiliating performance during an important corporate golf outing, Tom fears he’s about to lose everything.
Just when he hits rock bottom, he encounters a mysterious figure who introduces him to the “gods of golf” — quirky, supernatural mentors who appear when a golfer truly needs them.
These “gods” are not divine in a religious sense; they’re more like eccentric sages who:
• challenge Tom’s assumptions
• teach him to trust his instincts
• reveal the deeper, almost spiritual side of the game
• help him confront his fears and ego
The result is a story that blends comedy, magical realism, and gentle life philosophy.

The book is:
• light, humorous, and easy to read
• filled with witty dialogue
• slightly satirical about corporate culture
• warm‑hearted rather than cynical
It has a similar feel to Golf in the Kingdom, but with more humor and less mysticism.