Ignatian Spirituality and Golf

Book excerpt: Ignatian spirituality and golf is a book which introduces a foundation of St. Ignatius's teachings and how they can be integrated on the golf course. Saint Ignatius of Loyola is the founder of the Jesuit order and uses his spiritual exercises to guide a golfer on how they can be mentally stronger and have joy during their time on and off the golf course. Each chapter will have perspectives on the golf game as St. Ignatius might have witnessed this blessed game. Along with spiritual exercises, at the end of each chapter will be physical exercise tips for enriching your game from a physical therapy perspective. This includes stretching and strengthening programs to augment one's golf game. This will provide an enhancement of the game which will improve a golfer's journey physically and spiritually. Finally, one should get out of this book what golf has to offer each of us: wisdom and joy!