The Leaderboard
Author | : Amy Alcott |
Publisher | : Atria Books |
Total Pages | : 246 |
Release | : 2010-03-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 1416535470 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781416535478 |
Rating | : 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Golf legend Amy Alcott talks with twenty-seven celebrated individuals about the one thing they have in common—the game they love. In this entertaining and fascinating collection of candid conversations, Amy Alcott offers a rare look at the personal lives and experiences—both on and off the golf course—of prominent entertainers, athletes, political leaders, and other influential figures. A fierce love of the game connects them all, but their varied anecdotes show how this magical sport has touched each of their lives in unique ways. Some highlights: Bill Clinton reveals why Hillary encouraged him to start playing again in his late twenties; Jack Nicholson explains how he began to play golf in his forties and became good enough to shoot a sixty-five; and Ben Crenshaw reminisces about his close relationship with Harvey Penick and about winning the 1995 Masters just days after serving as a pallbearer at Penick’s funeral. At times poignant, illuminating, and laugh-out-loud funny, The Leaderboard is sure to inspire and capture the imaginations of golf fans everywhere.