When We Were Champions

Jim McCormick: Fascinating account about a here-to-fore not-covered niche of golfing history. This book is a fine reference work for South African golf history especially so with its focus on the black South African golfing scene during the years of apartheid. Great documentation with lots of interesting stories. Well worth a read for all who have an interest in world golf history.

Rajen Sewshanker Sewgolum: An excellent read.

SA Minister of Sports Ms. Tokozile Xasa: I implore all South Africans to read this book! The President would love that he is a golfer.

Maurice Habib: Great read. I learned so much. Highly recommended

Dr. Steve Orlin: Enjoying reading the book and it’s very informative

Eric Casper: I’ve just finished reading Blazing the Trail. OUTSTANDING! There were so many nuggets that I came across.

If you played golf in South Africa, I strongly recommend you read this.

Johan Immelman: I enjoyed expanding my knowledge and understanding of this chapter in our South African Golfing History. It was certainly a labor of love for you Barry.

Mungo Park: I have very much enjoyed reading your book and learning so much from its content. Future historians will undoubtedly thank you for doing so.

Bernard Schneider: A GREAT and easy read even for non-golfer to enjoy about another tragedy that Apartheid imposed……Well done and exceptionally researched. This is well worth the read.

Michael Rubin: Hope the book gets the kudos it deserves.

Jonathan Pinshaw: Congratulations on a magnificent achievement. It is a story that needs telling. I can vouch for the fact that the book is an excellent read. A must-read.

Wendell Haskins: Awesome.

Trevor Zabow: Quite a brilliant book and beautifully laid out. Highly recommended - it is amazing!

Marc Dhalluin: There is arguably no one better than Barry Cohen to tell this extraordinary tale. This book is not about golf. It uses the history of golf in South Africa to tell remarkable stories of injustice, triumph, and camaraderie.

Brendan Barratt: Congratulations on an amazing achievement.

Alan Rae: A very good read!

Henry Maasdorp Snr: Well done on such a fine book