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Under Par
Phil Callaway

Reading Guide

Under Par

Phil Callaway

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What it is about

Callaway gathers stories from a lifetime of loving golf and the lessons it taught him along the way. He mixes humor, honest reflection on failure and friendship, and a quiet faith into tales from the fairway and beyond.

It invites a man to notice the great moments that show up in the middle of ordinary life and imperfect swings.

The big idea

Life, like golf, is full of errant shots and unexpected grace. When we learn to celebrate the moments with honesty and gratitude, we find joy and growth right where we are.

Talk it through

  1. What part of your own life feels a lot like a tough round of golf right now?
  2. When has failure, on the course or in daily life, taught you something important?
  3. How do you handle the frustration that comes with repeated mistakes in work, family, or faith?
  4. Who is one friend who has walked with you through hard stretches, and what made that friendship meaningful?
  5. Where do you find it easiest to notice God's goodness in the middle of an ordinary day?
  6. What keeps you from celebrating small wins instead of focusing only on what went wrong?
  7. How might a little more laughter change the way you carry your responsibilities?

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One practice

This week, take one short walk or quiet moment after work or on the weekend and recall one good thing from your day, even if the rest felt off. Thank God for it, out loud or in writing. Keep it to a few minutes. No need to force deep insight. Just honest gratitude for what is there.