One for the Memory Banks

by Luke Reese

One for the Memory Banks is a hilarious, and poignant, memoir about Luke Reese's fascination-turned-obsession with golf and about the friendships forged by a mutual love of the great game played on great courses. Part travelogue, part biography, part memoir, One for the Memory Banks captures the give and take of competition and conjures these memories and relationships in technicolor. Through vignettes, Luke Reese carries readers on a sweeping journey across the UK and Ireland, introducing them to a motley crew of people who share a passion, and reminding them what makes golf so great.

Genres: Sports

Unknown Binding

Reviews

[Everett Heckman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Today I will talk about an amazing book I read going into the school year. It is called One for the Memory Banks and it is the best golf book I have ever read and possibly my favorite overall book. I could not put it down. It starts with two work partners who learn to love the game of golf and go on in an endless battle of golfing to the most beautiful golf courses in the world. Who will win?

There are two main characters: Luke Reese is young and soon learns to love the game of golf, he always hopes to beat his best friend Bondy in every match of golf they play. Bondy is enthusiastic about everything, is older than Luke, and as Luke does he hopes to beat Luke every chance he gets. Both characters wanted to travel the world playing golf and go to the most golf courses as possible. They also wanted to beat each other in every match. Luke’s problem was that Bondy had been playing golf most of his life and there was not a good chance of him beating Bondy. Then at the end of the book, Bondy has a hard time beating Luke because he stopped hitting the ball far as he got older.

The two characters are really competitive when it comes to golf but as the story goes on they learn that the game is much more than winning. Both characters want to beat each other so badly, but both face many challenges. How will both characters react to these tough situations? Who will win? I would highly recommend this book to all who wish to be interested in such a great book. After every chapter of this book, all you can do is think about what happened which then leads you to want to read more. This book has many meanings to show the reader that are really important to learn in life. One day I found this book on my bookshelf and I decided to read it which was the greatest decision of my life. I hope you will soon be reading this book and enjoy it!

[Adrienne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although very golf oriented, it is a wonder of description of Scotland and Ireland links courses and the relationships of the men who play together. I certainly would like to visit these courses but in no way could I consume or appreciate the amount of whiskey they enjoy. A quick read, very enjoyable.

[James Elliott · Rating 4 out of 5]

A joyous read. And “the Diego Maradona” is a wonderful addition to golfing lexicon.

[Nate Frey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fun and easy read. My classy golf course smack talk has been boosted for sure.

[William Padula · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good story about golf buddies and UK golf.

[Ryan Niemeyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun golf-read and entertaining! Enjoyed the perspective on many courses.

[Phil Griffin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A story of golf, the games, courses and the rare friend one finds on the links. A joy for the golf junkies.

[Logan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short but sweet account of some amazing golf memories. By the end I was misty-eyed as I pondered my own memory banks and started looking at flights to Scotland.