
Playing from the Rough
A Personal Journey Through America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses
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Jimmie James
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Jimmie James
When he set out to play each of Golf Digest’s America’s 100 greatest golf courses in one year, Jimmie James knew he was attempting the impossible. But then again, he’d spent his entire life defying the odds.
James was born invisible. His birth certificate, long since filed away in some clerk’s office in East Texas, recorded facts about him that were deemed most relevant in the late 1950s: “colored” and “illegitimate.” His great-great-grandmother was enslaved, and his early life was confined by the privation and segregation of the late Jim Crow-era South.
Four decades later—having put himself through an HBCU and determinedly risen through the executive ranks at ExxonMobil—he embarked on his journey to play the 100 greatest golf courses in the United States. In a single year. From the first tee at Augusta National, the distance between the world he grew up in and the world of extreme privilege to which he’d now managed to gain access was impossible to ignore.
Playing from the Rough is a remarkable memoir of race, class, family, and the power of perseverance, as James braids his love of golf with reflections on the path that took him from childhood poverty to the most exclusive and opulent golf courses in America.©2024 Jimmie James (P)2024 Simon & Schuster Audio
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One of the very best golf books
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Bravo Jimmie!!
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the determination of the author and the response by others
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James’s writing shines with authenticity and passion. His vivid descriptions of each golf course, coupled with the rich, personal anecdotes from his life, create a tapestry that is both intimate and expansive. His deep love for golf is evident, but it is his ability to connect the game to broader themes of perseverance, adventure, and self-discovery that truly sets this book apart.
One of the most compelling aspects of Playing from the Rough is how Jimmie handles the interplay between success and struggle. His candid recounting of setbacks, both on and off the golf course, adds a layer of depth and relatability.
In addition to being a great read for golf enthusiasts, this book offers valuable life lessons. James’s determination to achieve his goal despite numerous obstacles serves as an inspiring reminder of the power of passion and persistence. His reflections on the connections he forms along the way—whether with fellow golfers, course staff, or simply the landscapes he traverses—highlight the profound impact of human relationships and the beauty of shared experiences.
Overall, Playing from the Rough is a remarkable book that excels in both storytelling and substance. Jimmie James has created a work that is as much about the spirit of golf as it is about the journey of life. This book is a must-read, not only for golf lovers but for anyone who appreciates a well-told story of ambition, resilience, and the pursuit of dreams.
Incredible Storytelling!
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Well written and wonderful story. The descriptions of the golf courses a bonus.
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Playing from rhe Rough
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My seven siblings means the world to me, we do have an unbreakable life bond through various experiences, and points of views!
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Wow, what a great read, what a journey, what a life, what a view out of the eyes of one of eight...
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Great story!
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