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This story will make you want to catch the next plane for the links of Scotland, hoping to meet Hollie Spiritos, the world’s greatest caddie. Believe me, I know, one trip to Scotland can transform your future. And so can this book.
Winning the Masters will change your life. But this book can change your life too. Tim Philpot takes you on a journey to win something bigger than the Masters: the wisdom of our Creator.
Tim Philpot has woven a creative story that holds the reader captive while giving helpful insights to the proper mental attitude of the game of golf and life.
Player’s Progress is a masterpiece of golf prose. After reading it, you will want to catch the first plane to Inverness and head north to discover the majesty of Royal Dornoch and the enchanting paradise of surrounding golf courses. You may even bump into a few of the characters like Mrs. Doubter or Mr. Niblick, and maybe catch a glimpse of Ben Hogan himself! It’s an amazing blend of golf history and mystical golf characters who gather on the pages of the book.
I believe this wonderful book will become a classic. Funny, heartwarming, deep, insightful. Your life and game will both be enhanced by this masterful story.
Links Players has been waiting a long time for Tim Philpot to complete his journey with the multitude of great characters found in Player’s Progress. And the wait has been worth it. You will enjoy the scenic journey through the highlands of Scotland and the Orkney Islands. But even better, you will discover another journey of the heart, through scripture and great minds of the past, all in search for the wisdom that God wants for us all.
Speaking for all the Links Players family and fellowships, we hope that you will find the treasure that is found hidden in Jesus Christ. This book will help you do just that.
Player’s Progress invites the reader to join a diverse foursome that highlights the best and worst in human nature. The players take on the challenge of playing “the greatest golf course in the world.” Book your tee time now for an experience that will take you to the home of golf… and far beyond into eternity. It could be the most important round of your life!
Tim Philpot beautifully engages the Biblical story and our every day struggles through the feminine voice of wisdom. Player's Progress will capture your heart as you engage with the characters and imagery in this creative and enjoyable read.
A sporting, 21st century journey in faith. Read. Enjoy. Engage. Let this book encourage a reduction in your faith handicap and enrich your living.”
My friendship with Tim has been packed with joy. Tim is an original, and so is his book, as he needed no photos to paint a panorama of some of the greatest golf courses in world. His humor is subtle and blended with great truth.
I met Tim Philpot on the first tee of the Old Course over thirty years ago. That day we prayed for Scotland. This book is an answer to those early prayers, linking the greatest sport in the world with the Creator Himself. Tim's book is about the journey of finding your true self in God. Read it and you may find your way too.
Player’s Progress is an instant classic. I love reading good books, especially when you are inspired and remember the lessons being taught.
This is a story of second chances which will especially connect with serious golfers. Tim is one of the few living authors I enjoy reading. You will remember this beautiful story forever.
Tim Philpot has created a golf course and story that needs to be played (read) by everyone who loves God and golf. Our great Creator God has gifted Tim with the imagination to create wonderful tale of a life-changing trip to Scotland. Enjoy!
Player’s Progress shows us the sovereignty of God through an entertaining golf journey of eighteen holes and more. Tim’s use of the great book of ‘wisdom’ provides insight into his love of golf and our Lord.
On an obscure golf course in the Orkney Islands, the mysteries of golf, faith, and the wisdom of the ages converge. For one golfer in desperate need of a clean scorecard in life – and maybe even for the reader — it's a life-changing journey of discovery and redemption.
The allegory of Player's Progress is rich with colorful characters, meaning, and insights for every reader, golf enthusiast or not. Bunyan would be proud.
Tim Philpot has taken his two loves, golf and Godly wisdom, and spun them into a mythical yarn that will delight your soul, dazzle your senses, and quite possibly leave you both a better human and a better golfer. Player’s Progress has unique twists and turns on every page. You won’t be able to put it down.
Player’s Progress is fiction but filled with rock-solid truth. A cast of Biblical characters and golf luminaries either help or hinder the progress of the two main pilgrims, Lucas and ProV, on their walk through eighteen holes and more. The book is patterned after The Pilgrim’s Progress, but with an entirely fresh and appealing approach. I think Bunyan would appreciate it.
Players Progress is Creative, Challenging, Penetrating! This book brought me face to face with many of my own flaws and shortcomings, but like a great teaching pro it showed me the wisdom of a better way.
IF Dostoevsky played golf, he would have written this book.
Player's Progress demonstrates great vision, creativity and writing ability, not to mention in-depth knowledge of all aspects of golf and the Christian faith. This is an amazing compendium on both subjects that rivals Pilgrim's Progress on that score. Lots of great insight! The only word that comes to mind is, “Wow!”
Tim Philpot takes his 3 passions, golf, his wife and the Bible and intertwines them in remarkable story. You will feel like you are playing these unique and beautiful courses and with each hole comes a life lesson. Take your time as you are reading and don’t be surprised if you come out a better golfer and a better person.
Players Progress will take you on a life journey. Enjoy, reflect, and apply what you learn and it will move your life forward.
Only read this book if you: want to have more wisdom; have ever experienced loss; love golf (was that redundant?); or need an excuse to visit Scotland.
Player’s Progress is not just about a man named Player, it’s about all of us who are trying to navigate the course of life and enjoy laughter and learning along the way. For those who have made golf part of that journey there are some special treats, but for everyone this is good reading and great fun.
Tim Philpot is a superb connoisseur of things golf, Scottish, and biblical. In this amazing novel he has updated Bunyon’s Pilgrim’s Progress combining facts about historical golf personalities, courses and happenings with creatively designed fictional personalities, events and biblical truths in this most thought-provoking allegorical literary epic set in northern Scotland. This is an entertaining must read for all golf enthusiasts who are serious about the game and are open to spiritual inspiration, insight, correction and growth. After reading this you will never again see golf and the rest of the game of life quite the same!
With a clever allusion to John Bunyan’s immortal allegory, Tim Philpot takes us on The Player's Journey.If you love golf, then this is a must read.
Tim Philpot has again written a brilliant, fun, and important book. So cleverly put together, Tim makes you laugh, think, and reflect.”
Bill Rogers, 1981 British Open Champion and PGA Player of the Year