{"product_id":"play-away-please-the-tale-of-the-st-andrews-old-course-starters-box-random-house-books-for-young-readers","title":"Play Away Please: The Tale of the St. Andrews Old Course Starter's Box | Random House Books for Young Readers","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eUncover a timeless symbol in golf and storytelling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePlay Away Please offers a vibrant, richly detailed look at the St. Andrews Old Course Starter's Box—the small building that became a global icon in the world of golf. Spanning 77 years of service in the birthplace of the sport, the Box is explored not as a mere relic, but as a living narrative about craft, branding, and the quest for a perfect round. The book reframes a famous auction as a human-scale journey, weaving together history, culture, and the emotional resonance a single object can carry across oceans and decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eReaders will encounter a narrative that fuses sports lore with real-world drama: a voyage from Scotland to California, a stop at the Panama Canal, and the Box’s role as a comforting symbol in the wake of global events. The author balances suspense with warmth, inviting you to see how a prominent artifact can become a touchstone for communities, patrons, and fans around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat you’ll discover inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Box’s long life in St. Andrews, and how it shaped local golf culture and global branding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExclusive photographs and first-hand accounts that add texture and atmosphere to the story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA nuanced portrait of the people of Fife and their affection for the English language, local color, and tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAmbitious themes about integrity, fair play, and the emotional power of sporting artifacts without claiming outcomes as guarantees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho this book is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGolf enthusiasts and sports historians who enjoy objects with a storied past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReaders curious about branding, auctions, and the complex journey of cultural icons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAnyone who appreciates character-driven narratives that blend travel, history, and a dash of mystery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eProduct highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNew\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMint Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDispatch same day for order received before 12 noon\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGuaranteed packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNo quibbles returns\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSupported by evocative imagery and thoughtful reflection, this book invites you to imagine the Box’s journey, the people it touched, and the lasting question of how objects crystallize a sport’s values for generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What makes Play Away Please a unique addition to golf and sports literature?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: It traces the Box’s global journey, blending sport history, branding, and personal stories, with exclusive photographs, to illuminate how a humble building became a cultural symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Who would enjoy this book?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Golf fans, history lovers, and readers curious about iconic sporting artifacts and the human drama behind auctions and preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Random House Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53079827480687,"sku":"1845966058","price":43.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/7354\/2767\/files\/random-house-play-away-please-starter-box-cover.jpg?v=1778538461","url":"https:\/\/golfavero.com\/products\/play-away-please-the-tale-of-the-st-andrews-old-course-starters-box-random-house-books-for-young-readers","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}