Subtitled "A Caddy's Lessons in Life, Business, and Golf," Distance to
the Green defies rigid classification. Book stores shelve it on their
business/motivation stacks. Golf stores carry it because of its vivid golfing
stories and tips. Even non-golfers enjoy its humorous and real characters and
the true-to-life instruction it provides.
The book follows Scotty, a hardheaded and
egotistical college golfer who is forced to spend the summer caddying at
National, the most prestigious golf course in the country. While caddying for
some of the most significant and wealthy men and women in the country, he learns
important life lessons from its members. He learns how to set and attain goals
for both personal and business success. He learns how to "wire the
deal" -- a five step process for extracting the greatness within all of us.
He learns the real steps of problem solving, how mentoring helps increase
intellectual capital, what team building can mean, what is truly significant in
communication -- and still more, all of it vital in achieving success as an
effective human being and leader.
Woven into these significant life lessons
are great golfing stories, humor, hints, tips, and pure, colorful descriptions
of the "best golf course in America." You'll enjoy meeting Scotty and
who he becomes, his mentors, and you'll like the fact that you can share in his
excitement and growth as he learns some valuable lessons . . . and you won't
even have to carry the bags.
