This episode features author and golf writer Tom Coyne, whose latest book, A Course Called Home, chronicles his unexpected journey from storyteller to steward of a struggling nine-hole golf course in New York’s Catskills. What begins as a potential magazine story evolves into a hands-on experiment in saving a community course—learning maintenance, navigating finances, and ultimately becoming an owner.
Beyond the book, Coyne reflects on his lifelong relationship with golf, his evolution from fiction to immersive nonfiction storytelling, and why the game uniquely lends itself to compelling narratives. The conversation highlights golf’s blend of challenge, introspection, and community—and how those elements fuel both great stories and lasting personal connections.
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