Golf Gave Me Something to Love Author:Bob Thomas For the first time in golf book history, here's a true story that brings golf and its characters to life through intimate scenes that explain why we love our great game. Written in the new blended novel format (using fiction based on nonfiction to show the whole story), this book reads like a movie. Set in Philadelphia in the 50's, the story rev... more »olves around a boy who is saved from a life of abuse by becoming a caddy. He eventually wins the second golf scholarship given in the state of Pennsylvania (Arnold Palmer got the first one). The story plays out through riveting scenes around an old Donald Ross course. The golf teachings that the old caddies and members on this course pass down to the young caddies show why the game of golf is so addictive to us. The book's poignant finish makes you want to go out and play, and it shows you that you can discover your unique gifts through golf even if your life began in pain.« less