Golf Bum: A Year Spent Breaking a World Record

For the true golf lover, the game is freedom—a walk through nature, a test of character, and a lifelong pursuit of the perfect round.

Golf Bum follows photographer and lifelong golfer Patrick Koenig as he trades the familiar for an unforgettable year on the fairways. His goal was ambitious: play more golf courses in a single year than anyone before him.

Koenig’s journey took him across 580 golf courses, earning him a Guinness World Record while introducing him to remarkable landscapes, memorable people, and the unique character of golf communities across the country.

Across 408 beautifully presented pages, vivid photography and stories from the road bring every early tee time, unexpected detour, and unforgettable round to life. This substantial hardcover book is made for slow browsing, lively conversation, and dreaming about your next golf destination.

Why You’ll Love It

• Documents an extraordinary 580-course golf journey
• Celebrates the landscapes, traditions, and people surrounding the game
• Features compelling golf and travel photography
• Beautifully designed for coffee tables, offices, and clubhouses
• Makes a memorable gift for golfers, travelers, and collectors

A Gift Worth Giving

Perfect for Father’s Day, birthdays, holidays, retirement celebrations, or the golfer who already owns every club and accessory. Golf Bum offers something different: an inspiring story about following an ambitious dream and embracing every course along the way.

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