{"title":"Stephen Goodwin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen Goodwin\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the intricate blend of strategy, passion, and skill that defines the world of sport. His works delve into the subtle dynamics of games, offering readers a thoughtful perspective on competition and the nature of athletic endeavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of sports literature will appreciate Goodwin’s insightful approach, where the focus extends beyond scores and results to the deeper meaning and spirit behind the games we cherish.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-nature-of-the-game-by-stephen-goodwin-9780525658597","title":"The Nature of the Game","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssential reading for every golfer from the sport's most acclaimed course developer—a comprehensive, firsthand account of restoring the inherent satisfactions of this centuries-old game, from the beauty of natural courses to the joys of walking the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMike Keiser is the best thing to happen to golf since the Big Bertha. He's the guy who single-handedly saved us from the Fake 100-foot Waterfall Era. He gave us back nature, walking and buddy trips. This is a fascinating read on how in the world he did it.\u003c\/em\u003e - Rick Reilly, golf writer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn avid golfer with a demanding career in the greeting card business, Mike Keiser found a new calling on the authentic links courses of Scotland and Ireland. Seized by the beauty of the landscape and the holes running through it, he determined this was how golf was meant to be—inclusive, not private; played on foot, not riding a cart; the courses natural, neither lavish nor contrived. Vowing to transplant this experience to the States, Keiser entered the golf business and, ignoring the advice of experts, built a true links course in Oregon. Bandon Dunes has redefined the game here and become a destination for golfers everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThose same convictions have now produced other top-ranked courses by Keiser—in Wisconsin, Nova Scotia, Tasmania, and elsewhere—whose magical allure demonstrates what the world's most gifted golf course architects can accomplish by working on designs that hew to the natural landscape. Keiser's further commitments—to the caddies, greens crews, and staff at his resorts; to the communities in which they're located; and to deep environmental stewardship—enhance the singular appeal of these immensely popular courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt once an account of inventing a new, life-changing business, a guide to historic course design, and a paean to the sport that has recently experienced a surge of growth, \u003cem\u003eThe Nature of the Game\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for every golfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464462352620,"sku":"9780525658597","price":75.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780525658597-the-nature-of-the-game.jpg?v=1775049218"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/stephen-goodwin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}