Baghdad Country Club: A True Story of Golf, Guns, and the Green Zone

By Thomas E. Ricks

In the heart of the Green Zone, the heavily fortified center of Baghdad, there is a nine-hole golf course. It is called the Baghdad Country Club, and it is the only golf course in Iraq.

Baghdad Country Club (Kindle Single)

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The Baghdad Country Club was built in 2003, shortly after the U.S. invasion of Iraq. It was the brainchild of Lieutenant Colonel John "Doc" Holliday, a West Point graduate and avid golfer. Holliday believed that a golf course would be a good way to provide recreation and relaxation for the soldiers who were fighting in Iraq.

The Baghdad Country Club is a strange and surreal place. The fairways are lined with concrete blast walls, and the greens are surrounded by razor wire. The course is often closed due to security concerns, and when it is open, it is only accessible to U.S. military personnel.

Despite the dangers, the Baghdad Country Club has become a popular spot for soldiers. It is a place where they can escape the stress of war and enjoy a few hours of recreation. The course is also a symbol of the U.S. military's presence in Iraq, and it has been featured in numerous news stories and documentaries.

In his book Baghdad Country Club, Thomas E. Ricks tells the story of the golf course and the soldiers who play there. Ricks is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who has written extensively about the Iraq War. He draws on interviews with soldiers, diplomats, and other officials to tell the story of the Baghdad Country Club and its place in the war.

Baghdad Country Club is a fascinating and important book. It is a story of war, golf, and the human spirit. It is a book that will stay with you long after you finish it.

Praise for Baghdad Country Club

"A gripping and unforgettable account of the Iraq War from a unique perspective."—The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the human cost of war."—The Washington Post

"A powerful and moving book that will change the way you think about the Iraq War."—The Boston Globe

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Baghdad Country Club (Kindle Single)

by Grace Meyers

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3868 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	19 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE