Talking on Tour: The Best Anecdotes from Golf's Master Storyteller ("And Then Jack Said to Arnie..." S.) - Softcover

Wade, Don

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0809294737 ISBN 13: 9780809294732

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Contemporary, 2001

Synopsis

These are heartwarming, off- the-cuff stories that truly capture the essence of America's most popular sport. Living legends, past champions, and current top-of-the-leader-board stars share the greatest true golf stories ever told, compiled in one handsome volume that golfers everywhere will want. Entertains golf lovers and sports fans alike with real-life stories from and about the world's greatest golfers. This compilation will be treasured as a collector's item or gift.

About this title

About the Author

Don Wade, former senior editor at Golf Digest, is author of 8 previous golf story collections in the "And Then Jack Said to Arnie" series. Covering pro golf since the 70s, he has worked as a feature reporter for CBS Sports and NBC Sports and as a golf analyst for the USA Network. His writing has appeared in a variety of publications, including the New York Times and the Boston Globe. He has also written books with Amy Alcott, Nancy Lopez, Ken Venturi, and Sam Snead. He is currently Editorial Director of SportSoftGolf.com and Editor of Player magazine.

From the Back Cover

For over a decade, Don Wade has entertained us with many captivating collections of sometimes hilarious, sometimes moving, but always true golf stories in his best-selling "And Then Jack Said to Arnie . . ." series. Indeed, Wade has truly established himself as one of golf's master storytellers. Now he has selected the absolute best stories from the eight previous volumes and showcased them in one deluxe edition.

Talking on Tour is filled with heartwarming, off-the-cuff stories that classically capture the essence of America's most popular pastime. You'll read about Sam Snead's historic round with former Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill; Tom Weiskopf's faux pas when he met Great Britain's Princess Margaret; Bobby Jones's heroic struggle with the disease that wasted his body and eventually claimed his life; Tommy Bolt's struggles (in vain) to control his temper; and the universal trials and tribulations, joys and frustrations of golfers, from the game's greatest champions to the hackers among us. This essential omnibus celebrates the people, the camaraderie, and the great spirit of the game.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Contemporary
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0809294737
• ISBN 13: 9780809294732
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 512