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In a 1933 Southern tournament, a World War I veteran turns the golf course into a spiritual arena. Guided by the wise black caddie Bagger Vance, he confronts both the game’s fierce competitors and his own inner doubts.
The novel blends historical details, philosophical inquiry, and the sport of golf into a contemplative narrative that explores confidence, leadership, and the search for personal destiny amid a male‑dominated society.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Steven Pressfield
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