Golf and the Grail (eBook)

This book is not yet another manual on how to play golf. Its author is neither a player nor a professional teacher. This is the pupils' book. It is the first of its kind, which makes it unique. It gives an account of the apprentice golfer's quest for perfection, authenticity, and beauty and the long, hard road that must be travelled to achieve this. The journey of initiation necessarily precedes initiation to the golf course. In doing so, this book brings to light a philosophy in the literal sense of the word: the love of wisdom. as described by Shawn Clement, the founding father of Wisdom in Golf, and transmitted throughout Europe by Édouard Montaz, his brilliant disciple. Édouard and Virgile. Master and pupil. The pupil who learns from the master, who in turn learns from the pupil. This virtuous exchange opens up the path to inspired golf. And overturns the normal order of things. Indeed, it brings with it a revelation that sheds new light on the Arthurian legend and the quest for the Grail.

THE PUPIL (THE AUTHOR): For many years now, Virgile has worked for the United Nations and in particular, the World Health Organisation. He helps developing countries gradually implement universal health coverage. Enabling the most vulnerable to have access to care and essential health services is his main mission. He is currently working in Madagascar at the service of the Madagascan Ministry of Public Health. THE MASTER: Édouard has always been passionate about golf and has made it his profession. Since his meeting in 2009 with Shawn, he has disseminated Wisdom in golf pedagogy throughout Europe. With more than 7 million views and more than 22,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel, Édouard is now an indispensable reference for learners of golf in all Francophone countries. THE FOUNDING FATHER: Shawn is the founding father of Wisdom in golf. A former professional player on the Canadian Tour, he has more than 35 years of expertise as an instructor. With more than 44 million views on YouTube and almost 115,000 subscribers, Shawn is one of the most closely followed teachers of golf in the world. Since 2018, he has been Director of development for the Royal Québec Golf Club and Academy.