Authorhouse: Have Golf Swing, Will Travel — LPGA Tour Insider Exposures

Behind the Scenes of the LPGA Journey

Former LPGA Tour player Christy Erb invites readers into the climb from junior golf to the LPGA Tour, tracing the steps that shape a professional athlete's career. From early rounds with friends to the pressure-packed days on tour routes, the narrative paints a vivid, human portrait of a sport that looks glamorous on TV but unfolds with grit off the greens.

This book goes beyond tournament results to reveal the everyday realities players balance. Readers will hear about the choices, the travel grind, the long hours of practice, and the mental focus required to perform when the spotlight shifts. The author shares moments that television rarely captures, offering an inside story that is thought-provoking, entertaining, and grounded in experience.

What you will discover

• The developmental arc from juniors, through college golf, to mini tours, and the ultimate aim of joining the LPGA.
• Behind-the-scenes dynamics, training routines, and the practical realities competitors navigate on a day-to-day basis.
• Travel schedules, competition calendars, and the camaraderie and rivalry that shape a season.

Who this book is for

• Golf fans who crave authentic, first-person perspectives from the sport’s professional ranks.
• Aspiring players, college athletes, and anyone curious about the non-glamour side of professional golf.
• Readers who enjoy character-driven, narrative non-fiction about sports and perseverance.

Christy Erb’s voice guides you through chapters that feel like conversations with a seasoned teammate. The narrative emphasizes possibilities—paths chosen, opportunities weighed, and lessons learned—without promising outcomes. It is an invitation to understand the sport more deeply and to appreciate the dedication that sustains athletes through long seasons and demanding travel.