LIFE ABOVE PAR: A Collection of Adventures and Tales from one man's Lifetime of Golf

by Phillip A. Robinson Jr, Tina Robinson (Editor), Chris Berge (Illustrator)

LIFE ABOVE PAR tracks author Phil Robinson’s adventures through 60 years of golf. The adventures run the gamut of emotions -- from funny, to tragic, and even a couple about love.

The book is set up like a round of golf. There are 18 holes (stories), a Halfway House with Chip Shots (short stories) and a 19th hole with favorite 19th holes and 19th hole encounters. It concludes with an Appendix featuring his 12 Step Guide for Successful Business Golf, Business Golf Stories, Favorite Fairway Finds and his Top 99 Courses played.

Phil resides in Hanover, MA with his wife Tina. He has two sons, Erik and Kurt. Sports have played a major role in his life. From playing high school and college football to coaching both his sons in multiple sports to being a board certified official in football, basketball and baseball, he has gained many memorable experiences from his multiple sporting involvements.

Golf came along and has become a passion. Maybe his parents knew what was to come when they gifted him the perfect golf initials, PAR.

256 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 12, 2023

Reviews

[Caroline O'Rourke · Rating 5 out of 5]

SLAY UNCLE PHIL!!! i loved reading about my family i was truly tickled pink

[Hal Richardson III · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don’t have many regrets but not starting golf earlier is one! Great read that fired up the golf bug!! Love to play and this was a great read! Phil/ PAR is someone I would love to play with…. If you ever venture to Kansas. 😂

[Scott Eaton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an enjoyable read. So many unique stories of experiences, encounters, love and laughter all centered around the game Phil loves. From around the world, to his local watering holes, Phil does a great job of sharing relatable stories, a shank here and there of course, and naturally an ACE or two, or three. In fact, just a day or so ago he got another one after the publication of this book. I may be biased as to my review, and both my parents are mentioned, with Rita being cupid, and Roy writing the postscript for his dear friend. I highly encourage you to enjoy his experiences and create your own through Phil's wonderful outlook on golf and it's history. His sequel may follow with "My life shooting Aces" soon ! Well done Phil.

[Laura Nicholas · Rating 5 out of 5]

For golfers and non golfers alike Life Above Par is an excellent read. The Author, Phil Robinson, is a great story teller and shares his most memorable moments that range from humorous to romantic. And if your local to Massachusetts you’ll be able to identify with many chapters. I especially liked the creative format that Phil used to outline the chapters. Check it out. You won’t be disappointed.

[Rita Eaton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life Above Par is an awesome tale of Phillip Robinson and his golf encounters. He travels across our country and to Scotland and Ireland. It is his easy way of telling his stories while he makes this a fun read whether you are a golfer or not. It is a love story that grew and now he has a large family of golfers. A very enjoyable read.

[Roy Eaton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life Above Par is a wonderful collection of one mans golf experiences and how they influence his life as young boy until the present . If you are looking for a light easy read, I highly recommend this book.
Cleary you don't have be a golfer to enjoy.

[Jack Mayer · Rating 5 out of 5]

so enjoyable!

This is a well-written perspective from a golf-lover. Thoroughly entertaining read. I'm happy to have found it. Thank you, Phil.