# Poems on Golf

Author: Royal Burgess Golfing Society of Edinburgh [Editor]

Genre: Category: Poetry

Language: English

License: Public domain

Source: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37323

Amazon editions: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Poems+on+Golf+Royal+Burgess+Golfing+Society+of&tag=cyberlibrar00-20

## Summary

Goff, and the _Man_, I sing, who, em'lous, plies The jointed club, whose balls invade the skies, Who from _Edina's_ tow'rs, his peaceful home, In quest of fame o'er _Letha's_ plains did roam. Long toil'd the hero, on the verdant field, Strain'd his stout arm the weighty club to wield; Such toils it cost, such labours to obtain The bays of conquest, and the bowl to gain. O thou GOLFINIA, Goddess of these plains! Great Patroness of GOFF! indulge my strains; Whether beneath the _thorn-tree_ shade you lie, Or from _Mercerian_ tow'rs the game survey, Or round the green the flying ball you chase, Or make your bed in some hot sandy _face_: Leave your much-lov'd abode, inspire his lays Who sings...

## Chapters

- [CANTO III.](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/poems-on-golf-37323/chapters/3/index.md)
- [CANTO II.](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/poems-on-golf-37323/chapters/2/index.md)
- [CANTO I.](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/poems-on-golf-37323/chapters/1/index.md)