The Magic in St Andrews: Inspirational Memoir by Kevin Davidson

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The Magic in St Andrews

By The Positive Golfer

Kevin Davidson

The Magic In St Andrews is a rich tapestry of vivid memories and uplifting tales, detailing a heartfelt and inspiring memoir of enduring connections with the ancient town of St Andrews.

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The Magic In St Andrews is a rich tapestry of vivid memories and uplifting tales, detailing a heartfelt and inspiring memoir of enduring connections with the ancient town of St Andrews.

The author is repeatedly drawn back over the years by a calling he cannot fully explain, with the town having a profound and transformative impact on his golfing and personal life. It will resonate with every golfer who has felt the game stir something deeper, something beyond scorecards and swings….something closer to the soul.

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“The first encounter I had with St Andrews and The Old Course was with my father Wallace at a Wednesday Practice Day at the Open, when I was a gawky, acne-ridden fifteen-year-old.”

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“Captained still by Willie, they beat two of the greatest European names in quick succession. First Bayern Munich were seen off 3-2 in the quarter final at a packed Pittodrie Stadium.”

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“My Eight Pillars of Positive Golf were born out of experience, mistakes, learning, and ultimately success. They became a framework for both my golf and my life beyond the course.”

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“From St Andrews Beach to Pebble Beach was a dream realised. Golf had taken me places I never expected, and friendships were forged on both sides of the Atlantic.”

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“Finding love on the links was something I’d never expected. St Andrews gave me more than golf; it introduced me to someone who would become my partner in life.”

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“This book feels like visiting St Andrews. Good memories come flooding back”

Monique Kalkman, Paralympic Gold Medallist & International Tennis Hall of Famer.

“This is a great story. Thank you for honouring my Dad. God bless you and this amazing game we call life… & golf!”

Byron Casper IPGA Golf Professional & son of three-time major winner Billy Casper.

“Kevin has a natural gift for storytelling”

Ally Ross, TV Critic, The Sun.

“Wonderfully written. Beautiful sparse”

Dr Doug Given, US Golfer & Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist.

“I love the mix of momentous golfing events with funny personal stories”

Stephen Willis, Scottish Golfer living in St Andrews.

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Author

A lawyer by profession, Kevin moved to the St Andrews area in July 2020, just after Covid restrictions were lifted. It changed his golf and his life, and rather than sitting idle between jobs, he decided to write about his heartfelt and inspiring experiences which have revolved around the magical town and ‘The Magic in St Andrews By The Positive Golfer’ was born.

People have asked Kevin “How come these things keep happening to you?”

Kevin’s reply and story is one of making and grabbing your own positive opportunities in life with his mantra being ‘I’m glad I did, rather than wish I had’

Kevin loves playing different golf courses and regularly plays over thirty different courses a year, with many in different countries.

You can share some of the moments referred to in ‘The Magic in St Andrews By The Positive Golfer’ on his YouTube channel (The Positive Golfer), and on his Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or Twitter accounts.

As well as still practising law, Kevin runs ‘The House of Golf’ a four bedroom short stay property located a five minute drive from the first tee of the Old Course and bookings for it can be made at www.thehouseofgolf.co.uk

Kevin looks forward to seeing you in St Andrews soon.

Photographs

Fatherly Love

Mcdonald GC Winning Pennant Team 1986

Donald, Jos Van Stiphout and Me

Willie Miller and Me at The New Golf Club - 2018

A Covid Haircut From Mum

Wham vs Spies

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