# Looking for a good novel that explores the world of golf **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Tags:** golf\ **Created:** [December 5, 2023, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-good-novel-that-explores-the-world-of-golf/994133 "2023-12-05T13:21:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Octagon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/2acd7d/32.png) [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2023, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-good-novel-that-explores-the-world-of-golf/994133/1 "2023-12-05T13:21:14Z")
I’m looking for a good novel that explores the world of golf (and gets into technicalities of the game) but optimally explores interesting philosophical themes. ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2023, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-good-novel-that-explores-the-world-of-golf/994133/2 "2023-12-06T03:16:45Z")
Short stories. Perhaps too frivolous for your description. 😄 > **[The Golf Omnibus book by P.G. Wodehouse](https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-golf-omnibus_pg-wodehouse/267442/item/23577933/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pmax_canada_high&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsburBhCIARIsAExmsu7PrqZz4H96kQ_TfRfJrLGkkIgZQqY1mIPEIEyP3JmkT2OlxmJAx9IaAhehEALw_wcB#idiq=23577933&edition=4761890)** > > Buy a cheap copy of The Golf Omnibus book by P.G. Wodehouse. 31 perfect golf shots from the pen of P.G. Wodehouse. Play the game the P.G. Wodehouse waywith wit, charm, and a touch of mischief. You'll discover: How love on the... Free Shipping on all... ---
**Author:** ![peccavi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peccavi/32/388_2.png) [@peccavi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peccavi)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2023, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-good-novel-that-explores-the-world-of-golf/994133/3 "2023-12-06T15:43:01Z")
Dan Jenkins was a sportswriter that wrote sports based wry novels (Semi-Tough may be his most famous one, set in the worldof pro football). I was certain he’s written some golf novels, so I went looking. Dead Solid Perfect > **[Dead Solid Perfect - Kindle edition by Jenkins, Dan. Literature & Fiction...](https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Solid-Perfect-Dan-Jenkins-ebook/dp/B0036S0F1W)** > > Dead Solid Perfect - Kindle edition by Jenkins, Dan. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Dead Solid Perfect. The Money-Whipped Steer-Job Three-Jack Give-Up Artist > **[The Money-Whipped Steer-Job Three-Jack Give-Up Artist: A Novel - Kindle edition...](https://www.amazon.com/Money-Whipped-Steer-Job-Three-Jack-Give-Up-Artist-ebook/dp/B000RH0DQM)** > > The Money-Whipped Steer-Job Three-Jack Give-Up Artist: A Novel - Kindle edition by Jenkins, Dan. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The... ---
**Author:** ![ethelbert](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/958977/32.png) [@ethelbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ethelbert)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2023, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-good-novel-that-explores-the-world-of-golf/994133/4 "2023-12-06T15:55:44Z")
Golf in the Kingdom by Michael Murphy ---
**Author:** ![Omar\_Little](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omar_little/32/269_2.png) [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-good-novel-that-explores-the-world-of-golf/994133/5 "2023-12-06T21:50:43Z")
> **[Flatbellies: Hollingsworth M.D., Alan B.: 9780393324204: Amazon.com: Books](https://www.amazon.com/Flatbellies-Alan-B-Hollingsworth-M-D/dp/0393324206)** > > Flatbellies \[Hollingsworth M.D., Alan B.\] on Amazon.com. \*FREE\* shipping on qualifying offers. Flatbellies ---
**Author:** ![Dinsdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/97f17d/32.png) [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2023, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-good-novel-that-explores-the-world-of-golf/994133/6 "2023-12-06T22:20:31Z")
Second Golf in the Kingdom. I’ll offer The Greatest Game Ever Played, simply because if it had been written as fiction, no one would believe it!