Poems on Golf

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Royal Burgess Golfing Society of Edinburgh

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Poems on Golf" by the Royal Burgess Golfing Society of Edinburgh is a collection of light-hearted poetry related to the game of golf, published for private circulation in the late 19th century. This delightful anthology captures the spirit and camaraderie of golfers while playfully addressing various aspects of the game. The poems range in style and theme, celebrating both the joys and challenges found on the links. The collection features a variety of poems, including "The Goff," which narrates an epic tale of golfers competing with fervor, while other pieces pay homage to famous golf locations like St. Andrews. Readers will find a mix of humorous and reflective verses, discussing both the sport's technicalities and its social charms. The authors draw upon shared experiences of golfing culture, with poems that resonate with amateurs and aficionados alike, showcasing the enduring appeal of golf through personal anecdotes, mythical tales, and lively banter. Overall, this charming compilation serves both as a tribute to the game and a reflection of the community it fosters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by C.S. Beers, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2011-09-06