From Publishers Weekly
In his 11th golf book, Sampson (Hogan and the Masters) tells the story of golfing fathers and sons, although a daughter or two, most notably Michelle Wie, appear in the magazine profile–like chapters that make up the book. These stories, including an introduction where Sampson recounts his relationship with his father and the game, explore both the happiness and pain of familial bonds shared on and off the links. Sampson mixes family stories of seven accomplished professionals—Wie, Ben Hogan, David Feherty, Peter Jacobsen, Lee Trevino and Jack Burke Jr. and Sr.—with those of lesser known golfers. Touching stories include a family of three sons, one of whom is tapped to donate a kidney to his aili [Read More...]
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June 17th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
I loved it. More than any book I’ve ever read, this one included me, if that makes any sense. I would read for a bit and then find myself lost in some memory of my own father, reminded of it by something that Sampson had written and written well. Every emotion in life, both the good and the bad, was played out in a round of golf with Dad. This book touches them all.
June 17th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
Really good portrayal of the essence of golfing w/ your dad. All the experiences of the game w/ the emotional attachment of enjoying each others company!