英語版の絵本だから、外国の友人や、英語好きでゴルフ好きな両親や会社の上司、友達や恋人へのプレゼントに喜ばれる絵本です。メッセージも入るので、各種記念日やゴルフコンペの景品などにも使える絵本です。
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ゴルフ好きな主人公が、友達３人と、いつものゴルフ場で一緒に楽しくラウンドしながら、ゴルフを通じて人生にとって大切なことを教えられます。とっても楽しく、素敵な作品です。
【本文中に入る項目】
・ 主人公の名前
・ 性別
・ 呼び名
・ 年齢
・ 主人公がよく行くゴルフ場
・ 一緒にラウンドする友達の名前（3人まで）
・ プレゼントする人の名前
・ プレゼント日
・ 主人公のメッセージ（40字以内）
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The Game
of Golf,
Haruo's Way
a personalized storybook
Written by
Nicholas Greenjacket
Illustrated by
Stephen McKelvay
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
This book was created
especially for
Haruo Ogawa
a golfer without equal!
September 4, 2005
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The game of golf, as we know it,
was developed in Scotland in the
early 1700's. Since its humble
beginnings, the game has exploded
in popularity around the world.
From its legendary stars like
Slammin' Sammy Snead to the current
crop of rising young stars on the
PGA and LPGA tours, the game has
been played many ways.
And then, there is Haruo Ogawa's way!
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
of Golf,
Haruo's Way
a personalized storybook
Written by
Nicholas Greenjacket
Illustrated by
Stephen McKelvay
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
This book was created
especially for
Haruo Ogawa
a golfer without equal!
September 4, 2005
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The game of golf, as we know it,
was developed in Scotland in the
early 1700's. Since its humble
beginnings, the game has exploded
in popularity around the world.
From its legendary stars like
Slammin' Sammy Snead to the current
crop of rising young stars on the
PGA and LPGA tours, the game has
been played many ways.
And then, there is Haruo Ogawa's way!
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Haruo and Akira, Yoko and , Eiji,
often tee it up on their favorite golf course,
Ggrand Fields Country Club.
When this happens, the only thing safe from
their golf shots is the middle of the fairway.
Worms, trees, ducks, fish and birds are in mortal danger!
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Rumors to the contrary, Haruo is no cheapskate.
The truth is, Haruo may
be a bit frugal when it comes to
less important issues like
retirement planning, dental work and
back - taxes - but not when it comes
to golf equipment.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Haruo learned long ago that golf is a
game you play to win. After all,
there's usually a wager or two at stake.
Over the years, Haruo has learned to
hold his breath on his backswing,
play the ball where it lies, and
never worry about a little water.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Golf is not the most important thing
in Haruo's life. He knows how to set
priorities and put things into perspective.
It is not true that Haruo once played
an entire round of golf in a tornado.
He played 17 holes - his golf clubs blew away!
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Every golfer dreams about a perfect
round of golf. This is a game where
every drive is down the middle of the
fairway, every green is hit in
regulation, and every putt is knocked
into the center of the cup.
some golfers even aspire to the
ultimate accomplishment - shooting
one's age. Haruo has no trouble
shooting 62. The problem is, he does
it on the first few holes.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Most "good" golfers have a collection of
shots for every occasion. These include afade,
a draw, a bank shot, and a bunker shot.
Haruo also has a collection of golf shots
including the worm burner, the skull, and
the pop-fly. His best shot is called,
"Ooops, that' a mulligan, "so named by
Akira, Yoko and , Eiji .
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Years ago, a golf handicap system was
invented. This system was designed to
let golfers of different skills and
abilities play against one another on
an equal basis. The idea is to take
the best 10 rounds of a golfer's last
20 rounds and use these to determine one's handicap.
The system has one major flaw for Haruo
: he has never played 10 rounds of golf worth counting.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
One of the reasons Haruo plays golf is
for the exercise it provides. Other
activities were just not right for Haruo.
He tried swimming, but kept sinking
to the bottom. He tried tennis,
but the net kept getting in the way.
Jumping to conclusions was fine, but tired him out.
Golf provides exactly the right amount
of exercise for a finely tuned athletic
body like Haruo.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
After most rounds of golf, Haruo usually
joins Kimura, Nakai and Inagaki for a visit
to the 19th hole. This provides them
with a chance to rehash the shots of
the day, settle the wagers, and plan
their next outing.
The scene is usually the same.
Haruo delays in the pro shop
until the drinks are bought.
Then he rehashes all of his unlucky bounces,
pays off his debts, and leaves just before
it is his round at the bar.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Despite his apparent lack of skill,
Haruo still manages to hit the
occasional good golf shot. There is
still talk about the birdie Haruo got
last year when he miraculously hit
his shot out of a deep bunker right
into the hole.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Haruo Ogawa and his partners play
golf for the love of the game. For
them it's an outing, a chance to get
close to nature, and a way to
relive tension. Haruo once said,
"Every time I hit the golfball, my
stress level goes down."
Otherwise, why would he hit so many shots?
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Haruo has always dreamed about writing
his own golf book.
Some of the titles he has considered include:
Haruo's Tip on Lining Up Your 4th putt
Golf and Divorce: Do It Haruo's Way
The 19th Hole: How Haruo Never Buys
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Despite suffering through years and
years of frustration playing golf his
way, Haruo has always remained a good
sport. His demeanor is beyond
reproach, he never loses control, and
his voice is never loud enough for
anyone over a mile away to hear.
This, together with the fact that
Haruo always pays off his losing bets,
makes him the perfect partner.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The game of golf is certainly a challenge to Haruo Ogawa.
Many friends, including Akira, Yoko and, Eiji,
ask why he even plays the game.
The reason is simple.
Haruo enjoys watching miraculous events
such as a long putt dropping in or an iron shot
finding its way into the hole.
Haruo would enjoy it even more if he
were the person hitting these shots.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Dear Haruo: Enjoy the game as you play it.
Don't let your scores ruin your day.
Think of golf the same way you think about
bowling: the higher the score, the better.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
with love form Yoko and Eiji
September 4, 2005
often tee it up on their favorite golf course,
Ggrand Fields Country Club.
When this happens, the only thing safe from
their golf shots is the middle of the fairway.
Worms, trees, ducks, fish and birds are in mortal danger!
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Rumors to the contrary, Haruo is no cheapskate.
The truth is, Haruo may
be a bit frugal when it comes to
less important issues like
retirement planning, dental work and
back - taxes - but not when it comes
to golf equipment.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Haruo learned long ago that golf is a
game you play to win. After all,
there's usually a wager or two at stake.
Over the years, Haruo has learned to
hold his breath on his backswing,
play the ball where it lies, and
never worry about a little water.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Golf is not the most important thing
in Haruo's life. He knows how to set
priorities and put things into perspective.
It is not true that Haruo once played
an entire round of golf in a tornado.
He played 17 holes - his golf clubs blew away!
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Every golfer dreams about a perfect
round of golf. This is a game where
every drive is down the middle of the
fairway, every green is hit in
regulation, and every putt is knocked
into the center of the cup.
some golfers even aspire to the
ultimate accomplishment - shooting
one's age. Haruo has no trouble
shooting 62. The problem is, he does
it on the first few holes.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Most "good" golfers have a collection of
shots for every occasion. These include afade,
a draw, a bank shot, and a bunker shot.
Haruo also has a collection of golf shots
including the worm burner, the skull, and
the pop-fly. His best shot is called,
"Ooops, that' a mulligan, "so named by
Akira, Yoko and , Eiji .
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Years ago, a golf handicap system was
invented. This system was designed to
let golfers of different skills and
abilities play against one another on
an equal basis. The idea is to take
the best 10 rounds of a golfer's last
20 rounds and use these to determine one's handicap.
The system has one major flaw for Haruo
: he has never played 10 rounds of golf worth counting.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
One of the reasons Haruo plays golf is
for the exercise it provides. Other
activities were just not right for Haruo.
He tried swimming, but kept sinking
to the bottom. He tried tennis,
but the net kept getting in the way.
Jumping to conclusions was fine, but tired him out.
Golf provides exactly the right amount
of exercise for a finely tuned athletic
body like Haruo.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
After most rounds of golf, Haruo usually
joins Kimura, Nakai and Inagaki for a visit
to the 19th hole. This provides them
with a chance to rehash the shots of
the day, settle the wagers, and plan
their next outing.
The scene is usually the same.
Haruo delays in the pro shop
until the drinks are bought.
Then he rehashes all of his unlucky bounces,
pays off his debts, and leaves just before
it is his round at the bar.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Despite his apparent lack of skill,
Haruo still manages to hit the
occasional good golf shot. There is
still talk about the birdie Haruo got
last year when he miraculously hit
his shot out of a deep bunker right
into the hole.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Haruo Ogawa and his partners play
golf for the love of the game. For
them it's an outing, a chance to get
close to nature, and a way to
relive tension. Haruo once said,
"Every time I hit the golfball, my
stress level goes down."
Otherwise, why would he hit so many shots?
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Haruo has always dreamed about writing
his own golf book.
Some of the titles he has considered include:
Haruo's Tip on Lining Up Your 4th putt
Golf and Divorce: Do It Haruo's Way
The 19th Hole: How Haruo Never Buys
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Despite suffering through years and
years of frustration playing golf his
way, Haruo has always remained a good
sport. His demeanor is beyond
reproach, he never loses control, and
his voice is never loud enough for
anyone over a mile away to hear.
This, together with the fact that
Haruo always pays off his losing bets,
makes him the perfect partner.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The game of golf is certainly a challenge to Haruo Ogawa.
Many friends, including Akira, Yoko and, Eiji,
ask why he even plays the game.
The reason is simple.
Haruo enjoys watching miraculous events
such as a long putt dropping in or an iron shot
finding its way into the hole.
Haruo would enjoy it even more if he
were the person hitting these shots.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Dear Haruo: Enjoy the game as you play it.
Don't let your scores ruin your day.
Think of golf the same way you think about
bowling: the higher the score, the better.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
with love form Yoko and Eiji
September 4, 2005
