The Secret of Golf
The Story of Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus
$39.53
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
1 August 2016
Summary
From “one of the best sportswriters in America”—the New York Times bestselling story of the friendship and rivalry between golf legends Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus, whose sparring matches defined the sport for more than a decade.
The first time they met, at an exhibition match in 1967, Tom Watson was a seventeen-year-old high school student and Jack Nicklaus, at twenty-seven, was already the greatest golfer in the world. Though they shared some similarities—they were both Mi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781476766447 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1476766444 |
| Author: | Joe Posnanski |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 1 August 2016 |
| Weight: | 236g |
| Dimensions: | 213mm x 140mm x 20mm |
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Praise for The Secret of Golf and Joe Posnanski
“Posnanski demonstrates the ups and down of life and sport to create a work that will resonate with avid golfers and sports fans alike.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Joe Posnanski is a hall of fame writer and this is a must for anyone who cares about either one of these guys or just golf.”
—Gary Williams of Golf Channel
“An honest look at how two legends came to golf, rose to dominate it and, at the same time, didn’t lose their dignity or soul to the game and ultimately elevated friendship to the highest level.”
—Golf Digest
“Posnanski is an outstanding journalist, arguably the best pure long-form sportswriter in the land.”
—Chicago Sun-Times
“Joe Posnanski is a terrific writer.”
—Entertainment Weekly
“One of the best sportswriters in America.”
—Washington Times
About The Author
Joe Posnanski
Joe Posnanski is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including The Baseball 100, Paterno, and The Secret of Golf. He has written for The Athletic, Sports Illustrated, NBC Sports, and The Kansas City Star and currently writes at JoePosnanski.com. He has been named National Sportswriter of the Year by five different organizations and is the winner of two Emmy Awards. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his family.
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