Following Through - Softcover

Wind, Herbert Warren

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1626545839 ISBN 13: 9781626545830

Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media, 2016

Synopsis

For 25 years Herbert Warren Wind chronicled the game of golf in his beloved essays for The New Yorker magazine. Collected here, in a newly reissued edition, are 27 of his most treasured pieces. Following Through represents 22 years of work—from 1962 to 1984—and serves as a testament to America’s greatest golf writer.

A keen observer of the game, Wind’s writing explores character and setting as much as the game itself, with descriptions of his favorite courses, players, and tournaments. Highlights include:

• Wind’s thoughtful piece on the 50th Anniversary Master’s Tournament
• A thrilling account of Ken Venturi’s win in the ’64 US Open after a legendary comeback
• Detailed stories on modern champions and celebrated players of the past
• Paeans to the world’s great courses like Augusta National and the Royal Dornoch
• A touching eulogy for Bing Crosby from 1977, celebrating the singer’s contributions to the game

A delightful read for long-time fans and newcomers alike, Herbert Wind’s Following Through is a shining example of sports writing at its absolute best.

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From the Back Cover

For 25 years Herbert Warren Wind chronicled the game of golf in his beloved essays for The New Yorker magazine. Collected here, in a newly reissued edition, are 27 of his most treasured pieces. Following Through represents 22 years of work-from 1962 to 1984-and serves as a testament to America's greatest golf writer. A keen observer of the game, Wind's writing explores character and setting as much as the game itself, with descriptions of his favorite courses, players, and tournaments. Highlights include: Wind's thoughtful piece on the 50th Anniversary Master's Tournament A thrilling account of Ken Venturi's win in the '64 US Open after a legendary comeback Detailed stories on modern champions and celebrated players of the past Paeans to the world's great courses like Augusta National and the Royal Dornoch A touching eulogy for Bing Crosby from 1977, celebrating the singer's contributions to the game A delightful read for long-time fans and newcomers alike, Herbert Wind's Following Through is a shining example of sports writing at its absolute best.

Edition details

• Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1626545839
• ISBN 13: 9781626545830
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432