I did read it, Benjamin. We have similar tastes when it comes to good writing. And this is, for me, exceptional (golf) writing. Nothing forced, nothing consciously arty or spiritual, nothing overdone/milked for effect -- and not a false note in it. The first time in many a year that i wished they included the author's email, so I could write him to express my compliments and thanks. if there were 3 or 4 essays of that quality and truth in every issue, the golf magazines would be still be in print and being read. (It also makes me more than a touch ashamed, embarrassed and aghast at some of the the rhetorical garbage I've spouted on here over the years in the name of caring about golf and gca.)
Peter