Divots

P. G. Wodehouse tees off with a sparkling collection of golf stories that treats the game as both ridiculous and strangely heroic. Framed by a playful preface defending golf's literary importance, Divots turns handicaps, missed shots, and wounded pride into a comic study of vanity, romance, and emotional collapse. At the center is The Heart of a Goof, where the Oldest Member explains how golf can unmake a man. Ferdinand Dibble, talented in flashes but crippled by self-doubt, cannot propose to Barbara Medway because his failures on the course have shattered his confidence. Sent to Marvis Bay, where the competition is so inept that he becomes a champion, Ferdinand regains his nerve—only to have a rigged challenge and a near-miss with George Parsloe send him spiraling again. Misread intentions, awkward encounters, and a timely revelation finally clear the way for love. The collection also includes tales such as High Stakes, Keeping in with Vosper, The Magic Plus Fours, and The Awakening of Rollo Podmarsh, along with a comic romantic interlude in which Chester and Felicia discover their mutual feelings and happily unite. Throughout, Wodehouse blends satire, farce, and affectionate sporting comedy. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.