An American Caddie in St. Andrews: Growing Up, Girls, and Looping on the Old Course Free Audiobook Download by Oliver Horovitz

The life of an American caddie in the British Isles could be very difficult if not for his wife, who is a Scottish lady. His childhood was not easy, and he was often bullied by other boys. These years are vividly recalled by Oliver Horovitz. This audiobook can be downloaded from Audible at http://www.audible.com/pd/Comedy/An-American-Caddie-in-St.-Andrews-Audiobook/B00SX9I3UU

An American Caddie in St. Andrews is an autobiographical account of Oliver Horovitz's life as a caddie at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland. It begins with the author's childhood and family history, which includes his father fighting for Israel's independence from Egypt during WW2 and his mother taking him to see the first televised golf tournament ever played. Horovitz takes you through what it was like to grow up on Long Island playing golf for girls and being around champions like Arnold Palmer and Bobby Jones who visit often at family get-togethers.

Growing up in the US, Oliver Horovitz sometimes felt detached from the history of golf. As an amateur golfer who learned his lessons through books, he couldn't get excited when he saw that a friend's uncle had once challenged Bobby Jones. But then, in 2005, at age 27 and after years without having played the game, he went to Scotland to caddie for two weeks on the Old Course at St. Andrews. What followed was a journey of discovery that let him find his place in golf's past and present--a journey detailed in his latest book, An American Caddie in St. Andrews: Growing Up, Girls, and Looping on The Old Course

Born in New York City, Oliver Horovitz grew up in a house with two parents and three sisters. Growing up, he wanted to be a professional golfer. He was taught how the game is played by his father who taught him from an early age the importance of hitting the ball straight.

In the audiobook, Horovitz tackles a number of topics including how his own personal journey in golf led to his career as a caddie and the unique challenges that come with this job. He also discusses growing up as an American in Scotland during the Cold War; his experience at St. Andrews and on the Old Course; his first-hand account of golf's one-on-one dynamic; and much more.

The audiobook for 'An American Caddie in St. Andrews: Growing Up, Girls, and Looping on the Old Course', narrated by Oliver Horovitz, is a nostalgic account of one man's life from childhood to early adulthood. The memoir recounts the author's experiences as a caddie for the Old Course at St. Andrews.