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Book SynopsisThe world’s great golf courses have been stretched to unfathomable lengths to counter the game’s modern champions and the distances they hit the ball. In the end, though, it still comes down to the players. Jim Moriarty focuses his attention on the glory, sacrifice, success, and despair of these champions, capturing the essence of this most transformative chapter in golf’s long history.
Trade Review"[A] thoughtful, stylish collection"—
Booklist"Moriarty more than earned his golf and writing stripes during a long professional career, which continues today as a freelance writer on this sport. With
Playing Through, fans of the game and its characters are the benefactors of that work."—Rich Rezler,
Foreword Magazine"A valuable reference and an enjoyable read for golf fans."—Bob D'Angelo,
Sports Bookie"[
Playing Through] is a treat to read and is one that can be pulled off the shelf later and still be as fresh as that ball that just fell into the cup."—
Guy Who Reviews Sports Books"Moriarty pens insightful looks at the big names—Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Greg Norman, Nick Faldo—and the events that made golf history."—Bob Gillespie,
The State“Jim Moriarty and I traveled this same trail covering these golf legends. These excellent essays indicate that he must have paid more attention than I did. This book is a feast for golf fans.”—Dan Jenkins, author of
Unplayable Lies and
Semi-Tough and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame
“Jim Moriarty has amassed a beautiful composition of essays that will delight his readers and make me proud that he is my friend.”—Gary McCord, CBS commentator
“Any collection of Jim Moriarty's writings on golf is reason to celebrate for any true fan of the game. He writes effortlessly about players' trials and triumphs in a full-bodied manner that recalls the finest storytellers of the past century. Here’s one for your reading chair and library, a true perennial.”—James Dodson, author of
Final Rounds and
American Triumvirate Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Last Tango in Pebble Beach2. El Momento and Mr. Ryder’s Cup3. The Shark and Sir Nick4. A Country Boy from Springfield5. Phil the Thrill6. Long, Gone John7. Lady Inkster8. Hidden Tiger, Crouching Dragon9. Change of Fortune10. Everybody Wants to Rule the World11. Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow12. Generation Next
