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Golf book全文紹介

The Game
of Golf,
Tap's Way

a perspnalized storybook

Written by
Nicholas Greenjacket

Illustrated by
Stephen McKelvay

This book was created
especially for

Takuma Kusunoki

a golfer without equal!

April 29, 200８

The game of golf, as we know it, was developed in Scotland in the early 1700's. Since its humble beginnings, the game has exploded in popularity around the world.
From its legendary stars like Slammin' Sammy Snead to the current crop of rising young stars on the PGA and LPGA tours, the bame has been piayed many ways.

And then, there is Takuma Kusunoki's way!

Tap and Sasaki and Ken, often tee it up on their favorite golf course, Kurosaki Golf. When this happens, the only things safe their golf shot is the middle of the fairway. Worms, trees, ducks, fish, and birds are in mortal danger!

Rumors to the contrary, Tap is no cheapskate. The truth is, Tap may be a bit frugal when it comes to less important issues like retirement planning, dental work and back-taxes-but not when it comes to golf equipment.

Tap learned long ago that golf is a game you play to win.. After all, there's usually a wager or two at stake.

Over the years, Tap has learned to hold his breath on his backswing, play the ball where it lies, and never worry about a little water.

Golf is not the most important thing in Tap's life. He knows how to set priorities and put things into persoective. It is not true Tap once played an entire round of golf in a tornado.

He played 17 holes - his golf clubs blew away!

Every golfer dreams about a perfect round of golf. This is a game where every drive is down the middle of the fairway, every green is hit in regulation, and every putt is knocked into the center of the cup.

Some golfers even aspire to the ultimate accomplishment - shooting one's age. Tap has no troubule shooting 40. The problem is he does it on the few holes.

Most "good" golfers have a collection of shot for every occasion. These include a fade, draw, a bank shot, and a bunker shot.

Tap also has a collection of golf shots including the worm burner, the skull, and the pop-fly. His best shot is called, "Ooops, that's a mulligan," so named by Sasaki and Ken,

Years ago, a golf handicap system was invented. This system was designed to let golfers of different skills and abilities play against one another on an equal basis. The idea is to take the best 10 rounds of a golfer's last 20 rounds and use these to determine one's handicap.

The system has one major flaw for Tap: he has never played 10 rounds of golf worth counting.

One of the reasons Tap plays golf is for the exercise. Other activities were just not right for Tap. He tried swimming, but kept sinking to the bottom. He tried tennis, but the net kept getting in the way. Jumping to conclusions was fine, but tired him out.

Golf provides exactly the right amount of exercise for a finely tuned athletic body like Tap's.

After most rounds of golf, Tap usually joins Sasaki and Ken for a visit to the 19th hole. This provides them with a chance to rehash the shots of the day, settle the wagers, and plan their next outing.

The scene is usually the same. Tap delays in the pro shop until the drinks are bought. Then he rehashes all of his unlucky bounces pays off his debts, and leaves just befor it is his round at the bar.

Despite his apparent lack of skill, Tap still manages to hit the occasional good golf shot. There is still talk about the bridie Tap got lay year when he miraculously hit his shot out of a bunker rigth into the hole.

Takuma Kusunoki and his partners golf for the love of the game. For them it's an outing, a chance to get close to nature, and a way to relieve tension. Tap once said, "Every time I hit the golfball, my stress level goes down."

Otherwise, why would he hit so many shots?

Tap has always dreamed about writing his own golf book. Some of the titles he has considered include:

Tap's Tips on Lining Up Your 4th Putt

Golf and Divorce: Do It Tap's Way

The 19th Hole: How Tap Never Buys

Despite suffering through years and years of frustration playing golf his way, Tap has always remained a good sport. His demeanor is beyond reproach, he never loses control, and his voice is never loud enough for anyone over a mile away to hear.

This, together with the fact that Tap aiways pays off his losing bets, makes him the perfect partner.

The game of golf is certainly a challenge to Takuma Kusunoki. Manyfriends, including Sasaki and Ken,ask why he even plays the game.The reason is simple. Tap enjoys watching miraculous events such as a long putt dropping in an iron shot finding its way into the hole.

Tap would enjoy it even more if he were the hitting these shots.

Dear Tap:

Enjoy the game as you play it. Don't let your scores ruin your day. Think of golf the same way you think about bowling: the higher the score, the better.