Attention all golf fans: Former PGA golfer and critically acclaimed author Steve Eubanks will be the featured speaker at the Peachtree City Library’s Literary Festival Sunday, July 29 at 2 p.m.

Eubanks will discuss his latest book, “Golf Freek,” which was released in June.
“Golf Freek” details his extensive travels around the world, the various people with whom he has played golf and the courses at which he has played golf, all for — get this — free.
Eubanks came up with the idea for his latest book while relaxing in his office.

“I was sitting around my office, looking at a peg board that had the 100 greatest golf courses in the world,” Eubanks said. “I thought to myself, ‘I have played at most of the 100 greatest golf courses for free on complimentary passes. I should write a book about my experiences.’ I pitched the idea to a publisher, and it was picked up.”

Eubanks said the book takes a lighthearted look at some of his most memorable and enjoyable golf outings.

“The book is about golfing with interesting people and golfing at interesting places,” Eubanks said. “It’s a very humorous account of my golfing adventures. If you want a good chuckle and a light read, I highly recommend it.”

Across the globe, Eubanks has played at a number of famous golf courses — Augusta National, Pebble Beach, St. Andrews and Deerfield, among others — and with numerous professional golfers, so you would think he wold have difficulty picking his most memorable experience. That’s not the case.

Eubanks said playing with one of the greatest golfers of all time, Arnold Palmer, easily left the most lasting impression on him. Eubanks played with Palmer at the Latrobe Country Club, owned by Palmer, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
“Playing with Arnold Palmer is my most memorable experience by a mile,” Eubanks said. “The thing about Arnold Palmer is, he’s called ‘The King’ for a reason. He goes out of his way to make you comfortable. It’s one reason he is one of the most sought-after endorsers in golf.”

Though he doesn’t miss his days as a professional golfer, Eubanks, who lives on the Braelinn Golf Course in Peachtree City, is still an avid golfer.

“I was a professional for 10 years,” Eubanks said. “I realized early on that a lot of guys were better than me. It’s far more enjoyable to be an amateur. I’m not trying to make it in golf for a check.

“I love the game. I like to golf a couple of times a week. The thing is, no matter how good you are at golf, you can’t perfect it. That’s the challenge of the game and why it’s so exciting.”

In addition to golfing, Eubanks spends a significant amount of time working on his other passion, writing. He is an accomplished author, having written 30 books in his 15-year writing career, including two best sellers: “Wins, Losses, and Lessons, an Autobiography,” Lou Holtz’s autobiography; and “Jeff Gordon: Racing Back to the Front — My Memoir,” Gordon’s autobiography.

Besides “Golf Freek,” Eubanks, born and raised in Georgia, has three books coming out later this year — two Nascar novels and another golf book — and he frequently writes for national publications.

Eubanks is eagerly anticipating speaking at the Literary Festival.

“I’m willing to talk to anybody about my books and writing,” Eubanks said. “I’ll be available to answer any questions at the festival. I’m hoping we get a lot of general interest from the public. It should be a lot of fun.”

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