The #1 International bestseller'A portrait of a man who, partly through design, partly through bloody-mindedness, always seemed destined for greatness’ Observer‘Shipnuck produces a rich, nuanced picture’ Wall Street JournalThe definitive biography of Rory McIlroy, the most important, popular and confounding player of the post-Tiger era.Rory McIlroy contains multitudes. The ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe definitive biography of the most important, popular, and confounding golfer of the post-Tiger era, masterfully chronicled by Alan Shipnuck, the bestselling author of Phil and LIV and Let Die.“Shipnuck produces a rich, nuanced picture.” —The Wall Street JournalRory McIlroy contains multitudes. He can overwhelm a golf course with his transcendent talent ...

“A terrific history…gossipy as hell…the writing is classic Shipnuck…he will never bore you.” —Golf DigestThe New York Times bestselling author of Phil and “master of both the art and science of sports journalism” (Sports Illustrated), delves into the heart of the golf industry controversy—the inside story of the battle for the soul of professional golf between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-funded LIV Golf League—in “his best...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * “A rollicking good time.” —Golfweek * “Thoroughly engaging.” —The Washington PostNow with a new afterword: a juicy and freewheeling biography of legendary golf champion Phil Mickelson—who has led a big, controversial life—as reported by longtime Sports Illustrated writer and bestselling author Alan Shipnuck.Phil Mickelson is one of the most com...

Alan Shipnuck, the New York Times bestselling author of Phil, returns with a major new work of insider reporting on the battle for the soul of professional golf between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-funded LIV Golf League.Over the past two years, professional golf has been at war, and Alan Shipnuck is our most trusted correspondent. Following closely on the heels of his New York Times bestselling sensation, Phil, Shipnuck turns to L...

A sports hero seeks a comeback in this wildly funny and ultimately redemptive novel.His name, as we all know, is Herbert X. “Tree” Tremont, and he’s the richest and most celebrated athlete of our time—a multicultural golfing icon with fifty-three Tour wins, thirteen major victories, a smoking hot wife, and two adorable kids. But when a reporter uncovers evidence that Tree’s sexual appetites are as prodigious as his tee shots, his public and private lives collide, p...

WINNER OF THE FRANCIS CLARK FINANCIAL PLANNING INTERNATIONAL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR**LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE'Terrific fun' David Walsh, Sunday Times * * 'Thoroughly engaging' Washington PostA frank and revealing biography of legendary golf champion Phil Mickelson - who has led a big, controversial life - as reported by longtime Sports Illustrated writer and bestselling author Alan Ship...

The incredible story of Rich Beem's life on tour—including the raucous, rowdy side of life as a professional golfer—with his caddie, Steve Duplantis, at his side.Rich Beem became an overnight folk hero with his victory at the 2002 PGA Championship, where he dazzled fans with fearless shotmaking and glib one-liners. By the time Beem had stared down Tiger Woods in an epic back nine and then danced a goofy jig on the final green, the sports world was clamoring to know...

Christina Kim is the brashest, bawdiest, funniest player on the Ladies Professional Golf Association tour. Golf fans know her for her colorful wardrobe, even more colorful on-course antics, and an explosive game. But in this rollicking account of the 2009 season, Kim invites readers deep into her life, providing an intimate diary of a young woman's struggles on and off the golf course, and revealing the glory and heartbreak of life on the tour.Once known as a prodigy who shot a 62 ...

An unprecedented look behind the scenes at one of the most intriguing controversies in golf history, when a fascinating clash of values, tactics, and political power comes to a head during a fight over Augusta National.The controversy began with a seemingly innocuous private letter, and spiraled into the biggest media event in golf history. The Augusta National membership dispute dominated headlines and watercooler conversation for nearly a year, propelled by twent...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe definitive biography of the most important, popular, and confounding golfer of the post-Tiger era, masterfully chronicled by Alan Shipnuck, the bestselling author of Phil and LIV and Let Die.“Shipnuck produces a rich, nuanced picture.” —The Wall Street JournalRory McIlroy contains multitudes. He can overwhelm a golf course with his transcendent talent ...

The #1 International bestseller'A portrait of a man who, partly through design, partly through bloody-mindedness, always seemed destined for greatness’ Observer‘Shipnuck produces a rich, nuanced picture’Wall Street JournalThe definitive biography of Rory McIlroy, the most important, popular and confounding player of the post-Tiger era.Rory McIlroy contains multitudes. The c...