A Course Called Scotland

Searching the Home of Golf for the Secret to Its Game

By: Tom Coyne

Narrated by: Jacques Roy

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * “One of the best golf books this century.” —Golf Digest

Tom Coyne’s A Course Called Scotland is a heartfelt and humorous celebration of his quest to play golf on every links course in Scotland, the birthplace of the game he loves.

For much of his adult life, bestselling author Tom Coyne has been chasing a golf ball around the globe. When he was in college, studying abroad in London, he entered the lottery for a prized tee time in Scotland, grabbing his clubs and jumping the train to St. Andrews as his friends partied in Amsterdam; later, he golfed the entirety of Ireland’s coastline, chased pros through the mini-tours, and attended grueling Qualifying Schools in Australia, Canada, and Latin America. Yet, as he watched the greats compete, he felt something was missing. Then one day a friend suggested he attempt to play every links course in Scotland and qualify for the greatest championship in golf.

The result is A Course Called Scotland, “a fast-moving, insightful, often funny travelogue encompassing the width of much of the British Isles” (GolfWeek), including St. Andrews, Turnberry, Dornoch, Prestwick, Troon, and Carnoustie. With his signature blend of storytelling, humor, history, and insight, Coyne weaves together his “witty and charming” (Publishers Weekly) journey to more than 100 legendary courses in Scotland with compelling threads of golf history and insights into the contemporary home of golf. As he journeys Scotland in search of the game’s secrets, he discovers new and old friends, rediscovers the peace and power of the sport, and, most importantly, reaffirms the ultimate connection between the game and the soul. It is “a must-read” (Golf Advisor) rollicking love letter to Scotland and golf as no one has attempted it before.

Fantastic listen

I loved every minute of this book and will definitely listen to it again soon

Just Went to Scotland

Complete view of Scottish and UK golf. Great guide will open your eyes to why golf is different and my opinion better in Scotland. The course’s Americans don’t know about will be life changing for a golfer.

Amazing story, great detail about Scotland Golf

This book does an amazing job intertwining the authors story, his golf experience and the imagery of the towns visited. I could envision everything the author was sharing and it makes me desperate to visit and play golf in Scotland.

The bonds of golf

Really enjoyed the book and it rivals Paper Tiger. Enjoyed listening about the different courses and the time spent with guests. The story of Robert was very surprising. I did read other reviews which spoke about the Scottish accent and i had no issues.

Capturing in words what others don’t

Tom Coyne manages to actually articulate what so many avid golfers have felt while enjoying golf in Scotland. To feel the heritage of the game while walking these courses, some famous, some not, is difficult to put into words. Many of us have tried and only gotten part of it right. The simple act of trying to explain one course to a friend upon returning from that glorious trip is not easy. “Robert, call me Tom” does it extremely well and we are left wanting more. I don’t care if he writes “A Course Called India”, I’m reading it. You should, too.