Golf is a game that many rich men play, along with business and politics. The technicalities involved are complex and the competitions are almost thrilling, if it were not for the lack of a hollering audience, not like politics. That would be very distracting though, so it is no wonder golf competitions are in wide fields and not in stadiums.
These are the people who carry around the clubs that the player needs to use. In a sense this job can somehow be considered as a sidekick of sorts. David Irwin has written a more poignant perspective about the game in a book called The Last Caddy who happens to be the main protagonist, Frank Carter.
Golf is something that has always been around, but due to its exclusive nature, the game is not widely played among the masses. This makes the whole perspective interesting. The game often takes place in a country club where rich people celebrate their wealth. That is bound to have very interesting stories especially with the perspective of the more modest, Frank Carter.
Being the observer makes for good stories. The protagonist on this one, apparently knew every golfer in the club, from the best players to the drunks. Golf has always been for elite men which has dated back to 15th century Scotland royalty. This is for those who have the free time to swing balls in 18 holes, while the peasants earn a living.
Another character mentioned in the synopsis is Tommy Wilson. He is a young man to whom Frank, the old, almost retiring caddy shares his stories to. The plot also revolves around Frank not getting as many gigs in his job due to golf carts. Yes, replaced by an inanimate object. Somehow the concept is very reminiscent of how technology will eventually render human work and service obsolete.
The sport is now losing more players than ever for many reasons. One, the money involved in a country club membership is just not at all reasonable. The working class and the age bracket that used to earn a lot, enough to allot both time and money to play golf two decades ago, is not able to do so now. A young person who plays this sport, at this age, also probably has a trust fund.
The trust fund kids of this age are more likely to play the game ironically, than professionally. There is a charm in recalling experiences that become incredibly unique to a certain era. Golf, while it is dying, in effect gives a sense of nostalgia to those who have grown with the sport, player, caddy or even just part of the audience.
It sounds great to peer through the looking glass of an observer that sees the different sides of the elite. But this is done not in a way that encourages gossip and contention, but rather a humble and realistic narration. It is not supposed to feed on the superficiality of intrigue but the deep and rational reasons behind issues that surround the players.
It is more likely that most who would be able to relate to the stories that the protagonists tells are those who are of a more mature age. Since golf popularity has been decreasing, the cultural historical relevance that it can hold may be useful in the future. There may still be people who can play the sport out of leisure given that this might likely just be the elite of society.
These are the people who carry around the clubs that the player needs to use. In a sense this job can somehow be considered as a sidekick of sorts. David Irwin has written a more poignant perspective about the game in a book called The Last Caddy who happens to be the main protagonist, Frank Carter.
Golf is something that has always been around, but due to its exclusive nature, the game is not widely played among the masses. This makes the whole perspective interesting. The game often takes place in a country club where rich people celebrate their wealth. That is bound to have very interesting stories especially with the perspective of the more modest, Frank Carter.
Being the observer makes for good stories. The protagonist on this one, apparently knew every golfer in the club, from the best players to the drunks. Golf has always been for elite men which has dated back to 15th century Scotland royalty. This is for those who have the free time to swing balls in 18 holes, while the peasants earn a living.
Another character mentioned in the synopsis is Tommy Wilson. He is a young man to whom Frank, the old, almost retiring caddy shares his stories to. The plot also revolves around Frank not getting as many gigs in his job due to golf carts. Yes, replaced by an inanimate object. Somehow the concept is very reminiscent of how technology will eventually render human work and service obsolete.
The sport is now losing more players than ever for many reasons. One, the money involved in a country club membership is just not at all reasonable. The working class and the age bracket that used to earn a lot, enough to allot both time and money to play golf two decades ago, is not able to do so now. A young person who plays this sport, at this age, also probably has a trust fund.
The trust fund kids of this age are more likely to play the game ironically, than professionally. There is a charm in recalling experiences that become incredibly unique to a certain era. Golf, while it is dying, in effect gives a sense of nostalgia to those who have grown with the sport, player, caddy or even just part of the audience.
It sounds great to peer through the looking glass of an observer that sees the different sides of the elite. But this is done not in a way that encourages gossip and contention, but rather a humble and realistic narration. It is not supposed to feed on the superficiality of intrigue but the deep and rational reasons behind issues that surround the players.
It is more likely that most who would be able to relate to the stories that the protagonists tells are those who are of a more mature age. Since golf popularity has been decreasing, the cultural historical relevance that it can hold may be useful in the future. There may still be people who can play the sport out of leisure given that this might likely just be the elite of society.
About the Author:
Read the book The Last Caddy from David Irwin. If you are a fan of golf, make sure you visit the website of this publisher at http://burnhampub.com.
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