AUTHOR: Christa Tarr
Christa picked up a golf club in high school and has loved the game ever since. She has worked in golf club pro shops, coordinated tournaments for the Northern Texas PGA, and directed marketing and events for esteemed brands in the sports and luxury hospitality industries.
Today, she considers her most important roles to be wife and mother. In fact, her passion for introducing golf to the next generation was reinforced when she became a mom. She has a sincere desire to inspire young people to learn the game and to motivate them to chase their goals in a fun and encouraging way. She writes with a commitment to the values that make golf great, coupled with an excitement for the future of the game as it continues to evolve.
PUBLISHED BOOKS
Chasing Par
The excitement of a day on the golf course also requires resilience, passion, and focus. In the first book of this series, young players get a glimpse into the world of golf and everything that can happen during a round. This book helps young readers begin to understand the game of golf, inspires them to dream big dreams, and encourages them to follow up with practice and drive.
Golf is growing, and we want boys and girls of every age, skill level, and background to believe that they belong on the tee.
A portion of this book’s proceeds will go to organizations committed to providing access to the game and positively impacting the world through golf.
Let’s Learn Golf!
In this next book of the Chasing Par series, Ella’s love for golf has continued to grow. Now, through a “beginner’s course” at her class show-and-tell, she wants to teach her friends the basics of the game. Can she overcome her fear of speaking in front of people to achieve her goal?
Golf Putts and Puddles
Bad breaks and rain delays can frustrate any golfer. In the third book of the Chasing Par series, Ella and Leo face unexpected challenges on the course and discover that things don’t always go as planned. Throughout this stormy tournament day, they learn that patience, resilience, and good sportsmanship are just as important as making par.