A Course Called Scotland

[Bobschro]

Congratulations to my brother-in-law Tom Coyne, writer of A Gentleman’s Game, Paper Tiger, and A Course Called Ireland.

 

His new book, A Course Called Scotland, hits shelves on July 3rd. The book was reviewed in today’s Wall Street Journal. Go check it out!

 

I had the honor of photographing and designing the book cover. He made a great model :-)

 

 

[deadsolid...shank]

I've read the first one several times. I'll be looking for this one right away too.

 

I'll never get to Ireland or Scotland, so I hope this book is similar to the first one, you feel like you're along with him on the journey.

[TerpFangolfer]

Agree...I read ACCI before my Ireland trip in 2014 - was interesting and helpful

 

Too bad ACCS comes out 2 weeks too late for me! I leave for Scotland on June 20 - all my golf finished by the 29th...but I still plan to read the book - because, of course, I will be going back again!

[Bobschro]

I've read the first one several times. I'll be looking for this one right away too.

 

I'll never get to Ireland or Scotland, so I hope this book is similar to the first one, you feel like you're along with him on the journey.

 

I had the honor and pleasure of designing the cover for A Course Called Ireland too. I drank the beer in the glass we photographed to make sure it had the appropriate "Irish lace."

 

Golf in Ireland and Scotland is amazing. I encourage anyone that golfs to try and make it over there...

[Bobschro]

Agree...I read ACCI before my Ireland trip in 2014 - was interesting and helpful

 

Too bad ACCS comes out 2 weeks too late for me! I leave for Scotland on June 20 - all my golf finished by the 29th...but I still plan to read the book - because, of course, I will be going back again!

 

I was in Scotland last August with Tom -- and plenty of company -- for his annual "Coyne Cup" tournament. We played some of the courses he visited when writing ACCS:

 

Machrihanish

Machrihanish Dunes

Dunaverty

The Glenn Club

North Berwick

 

Amazing! I played the best golf of my life and shot my best score ever at North Berwick.

[mikedejong]

I have also read all the Coyne golf books I can find, really enjoy them. I will be looking for this one as well. Thanks! I was in Scotland for my 40th Birthday a couple of years ago. Trip of a life time and I hope to go back someday.

[eagle1997]

#scotland2021. earliest i can pull it off. this will be my guidebook, thanks for posting.

[imakaveli]

Read the Ireland book, congrats to your brother in law!

[jimwgt26]

Coyne’s a great writer. I really enjoyed Paper Tiger and A Course Called Ireland. Looking forward to this.

[CheckJV]

I’ve read them all and will add this one to my library.

[TerpFangolfer]

Agree...I read ACCI before my Ireland trip in 2014 - was interesting and helpful

 

Too bad ACCS comes out 2 weeks too late for me! I leave for Scotland on June 20 - all my golf finished by the 29th...but I still plan to read the book - because, of course, I will be going back again!

 

I was in Scotland last August with Tom -- and plenty of company -- for his annual "Coyne Cup" tournament. We played some of the courses he visited when writing ACCS:

 

Machrihanish

Machrihanish Dunes

Dunaverty

The Glenn Club

North Berwick

 

Amazing! I played the best golf of my life and shot my best score ever at North Berwick.

 

really cool! NB is the 1st course we are playing on this trip - June 22. Can't wait!

[Hawkeye77]

Just returned a week ago from our trip to Scotland, would have loved the book to be available to read on the plane. Probably going to get it ordered now, just to compare notes, lol.

 

One question, the review of the book up on this site repeatedly refers to the book as a "novel" - my understanding is it is more of a memoir/account of his explorations, am I correct?

 

Maybe a minor point, well, not minor if it really isn't a work of fiction. Just a reading preference thing for me. Loved Paper Tiger, was never headed to Ireland so didn't buy that one, and would love to read a first person account of his travels in Scotland, just not as excited if that is in the form of some journey with mystical, fictional characters - again, didn't think that was the case but thought I'd ask.

 

Thanks!

[deadsolid...shank]

Just returned a week ago from our trip to Scotland, would have loved the book to be available to read on the plane. Probably going to get it ordered now, just to compare notes, lol.

 

One question, the review of the book up on this site repeatedly refers to the book as a "novel" - my understanding is it is more of a memoir/account of his explorations, am I correct?

 

Maybe a minor point, well, not minor if it really isn't a work of fiction. Just a reading preference thing for me. Loved Paper Tiger, was never headed to Ireland so didn't buy that one, and would love to read a first person account of his travels in Scotland, just not as excited if that is in the form of some journey with mystical, fictional characters - again, didn't think that was the case but thought I'd ask.

 

Thanks!

 

Hawkeye, the first one (Ireland) was more of a memoir. Recounting the journey. But it’s not just boring journal type entries. It’s well written and a good read.

[az2au]

Even if you never plan to go to Ireland, A Course Called Ireland is still wonderful. Definitely worth the read. I’ve been to both many times and strongly prefer Ireland but this year I’m heading to Scotland because it works better. Just ordered the book and will likely read it today.

[Chanceman]

I like the story of the dog in Chapter 1 of A Course Called Ireland.

[Hawkeye77]

Didn't get an answer from whomever wrote the wrx article, but guessing the repeated "novel" reference was just a mistake all the way around and went ahead and ordered and will start reading today! Skimmed it and pretty clear it's his first person account of his trip/journey which is what I was hoping for - anxious to get into it.

[Hawkeye77]

So far - awesome!

[The Pearl]

Tom is the best golf writer today, no question about it. His books are a joy.

 

 

To the OP, I would really like to see a photo journal of his trips. He has a few pictures on his blog/instagram but would love to see a full scale collection.

[wmblake2000]

Just returned a week ago from our trip to Scotland, would have loved the book to be available to read on the plane. Probably going to get it ordered now, just to compare notes, lol.

 

One question, the review of the book up on this site repeatedly refers to the book as a "novel" - my understanding is it is more of a memoir/account of his explorations, am I correct?

 

Maybe a minor point, well, not minor if it really isn't a work of fiction. Just a reading preference thing for me. Loved Paper Tiger, was never headed to Ireland so didn't buy that one, and would love to read a first person account of his travels in Scotland, just not as excited if that is in the form of some journey with mystical, fictional characters - again, didn't think that was the case but thought I'd ask.

 

Thanks!

 

Did you take you Nat'l Customs? Seems like they'd be right in sync with the golf there...

[babyfade]

My favorite golf books about Scotland are 'To the linksland' and 'A season in Dornoch'... do you think I will like 'a course called scotland'?

[Hawkeye77]

My favorite golf books about Scotland are 'To the linksland' and 'A season in Dornoch'... do you think I will like 'a course called scotland'?

 

So far I like it more than "To The Linksland" but both are great. The Dornoch book is great, this is that on steroids.

[Hawkeye77]

Just returned a week ago from our trip to Scotland, would have loved the book to be available to read on the plane. Probably going to get it ordered now, just to compare notes, lol.

 

One question, the review of the book up on this site repeatedly refers to the book as a "novel" - my understanding is it is more of a memoir/account of his explorations, am I correct?

 

Maybe a minor point, well, not minor if it really isn't a work of fiction. Just a reading preference thing for me. Loved Paper Tiger, was never headed to Ireland so didn't buy that one, and would love to read a first person account of his travels in Scotland, just not as excited if that is in the form of some journey with mystical, fictional characters - again, didn't think that was the case but thought I'd ask.

 

Thanks!

 

Did you take you Nat'l Customs? Seems like they'd be right in sync with the golf there...

 

Didn't have time before the trip to really give them a workout. BUT I threw the "Equalizer" in the bag just because. It got some attention from the caddies and it got used - love it, in fact we played Traigh as our first course the second evening there, short of the par 3 first, had a little running chip with the "E" and saved par! Here it is just before -

 

 

[Carl Spackler3]

FWIW I read A Course Callied Ireland, it was a great fun to read book

[ceejay81]

Just purchased tonight. Can't wait to start reading it!

[Carolina Golfer 2]

So cool. I read the Ireland book and told many people about it. I'll be sure and pick up this one.

[wmblake2000]

Just returned a week ago from our trip to Scotland, would have loved the book to be available to read on the plane. Probably going to get it ordered now, just to compare notes, lol.

 

One question, the review of the book up on this site repeatedly refers to the book as a "novel" - my understanding is it is more of a memoir/account of his explorations, am I correct?

 

Maybe a minor point, well, not minor if it really isn't a work of fiction. Just a reading preference thing for me. Loved Paper Tiger, was never headed to Ireland so didn't buy that one, and would love to read a first person account of his travels in Scotland, just not as excited if that is in the form of some journey with mystical, fictional characters - again, didn't think that was the case but thought I'd ask.

 

Thanks!

 

Did you take you Nat'l Customs? Seems like they'd be right in sync with the golf there...

 

Didn't have time before the trip to really give them a workout. BUT I threw the "Equalizer" in the bag just because. It got some attention from the caddies and it got used - love it, in fact we played Traigh as our first course the second evening there, short of the par 3 first, had a little running chip with the "E" and saved par! Here it is just before -

 

 

 

That's an awesome shot.

[Hawkeye77]

Just returned a week ago from our trip to Scotland, would have loved the book to be available to read on the plane. Probably going to get it ordered now, just to compare notes, lol.

 

One question, the review of the book up on this site repeatedly refers to the book as a "novel" - my understanding is it is more of a memoir/account of his explorations, am I correct?

 

Maybe a minor point, well, not minor if it really isn't a work of fiction. Just a reading preference thing for me. Loved Paper Tiger, was never headed to Ireland so didn't buy that one, and would love to read a first person account of his travels in Scotland, just not as excited if that is in the form of some journey with mystical, fictional characters - again, didn't think that was the case but thought I'd ask.

 

Thanks!

 

Did you take you Nat'l Customs? Seems like they'd be right in sync with the golf there...

 

Didn't have time before the trip to really give them a workout. BUT I threw the "Equalizer" in the bag just because. It got some attention from the caddies and it got used - love it, in fact we played Traigh as our first course the second evening there, short of the par 3 first, had a little running chip with the "E" and saved par! Here it is just before -

 

 

 

That's an awesome shot.

 

Youngest daughter shared photographer duties!

[babyfade]

My favorite golf books about Scotland are 'To the linksland' and 'A season in Dornoch'... do you think I will like 'a course called scotland'?

 

So far I like it more than "To The Linksland" but both are great. The Dornoch book is great, this is that on steroids.

 

So I should be looking forward to this!!

[gvogel]

Congratulations to my brother-in-law Tom Coyne, writer of A Gentleman’s Game, Paper Tiger, and A Course Called Ireland.

 

His new book, A Course Called Scotland, hits shelves on July 3rd. The book was reviewed in today’s Wall Street Journal. Go check it out!

 

I had the honor of photographing and designing the book cover. He made a great model :-)

 

 

 

Good work. Love the hickory putter touch. Who made it?

[gvogel]

Why did he quit drinking? Sober trip through Scotland seems like missing out on a big piece of the golf culture.

 

The fact that booze had taken over "Robert's" life, and the hospital trip might be a clue.

 

By the way, I finished the book yesterday. I really enjoyed it.