About “Golf Dreams”
Golf Dreams is a collection of thirty pieces by John Updike that explore various aspects of the game of golf. The writings cover topics such as the camaraderie of golf, the challenges of short putts, relations with caddies, and the impact of the sport's growing popularity, reflecting Updike's long-standing engagement with the game.
Praise for “Golf Dreams”
“Limber and sprightly, unique, alive . . . Updike understands golf, keenly, and expresses his understanding with charm and beauty, in words as sturdy as Lee Trevino’s stance.”
“A book written under a clear blue sky with an utterly pure swing . . . Here, Updike waltzes about the heavens of Nabokov, in pure esthetic bliss. And here his transcendental agonies and anxieties fuse into split-second moments of impact that lift us from sand pit to rhapsody.”
“[Golf Dreams clears] the hazards with ease and grace. [Updike] is eloquent on the pleasures and frustrations of the game [and] even better at dramatizing its mysterious pull.”
Book details
- Published
- 1996
- Latest edition
- 1996 · ISBN 9780449912690
- ISBN
- 9780449912690
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Golf Dreams?
Golf Dreams by John Updike has 224 pages.
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