Trials and Triumphs of Golf's Greatest Champions: A Legacy of Hope [Hardcover]

Typically, golf books are written by either sportswriters or golfers. However, Slovick tackles golf from the perspective of a historian . . . [T]his narrative provides an affirmation of grace in the face of adversity. Slovick profiles six golfers who achieved fame in the 20th century: Harry Vardon, Bobby Jones, Babe Didrikson Zaharias, Ben Hogan, Charlie Sifford, and Ken Venturi, along with one caddy, Bruce Edwards. Notably, all of the personages had long careers and grew into the role of elder statesmen. While Slovicks perspective is focused, it relies heavily on previously published work. As such, the footnotes and bibliography are noteworthy. The question one has to ask is why these seven? Through the years, other golfers have faced daunting challenges, though perhaps the ones presented here were iconic. This book provides a helpful backdrop for more contemporary studies. . . .VERDICT Best suited for those new to the game with a pious respect and knowledge of the past.Many golfers, just from their love and experience of the sport, are familiar with a number of the stories chronicled by Lyle Slovick in his moving portrayal of some of golfs iconic legends in Trials and Triumphs of Golf's Greatest Champions: A Legacy of Hope. Slovick tells these stories with style, grace and insight. There is more to golf than changing your grip to cure a slice. Stories of the games great heroes and what they overcame in their lives can certainly serve as inspiration for golfers and non-golfers alike.... If you are looking for a gift for a young golfer, Trials and Triumphs of Golf's Greatest Champions is the perfect choice.I really enjoyed Lyle Slovick's history filled novel, Trials and Triumphs of Golf's Greatest Champions: A Legacy of Hope. Although knowing very little of all 7 people he chose to write about, I felt after reading his novel I had gained some insight into their lives both on and off the golf course. Golf was a game they all loved and inspired them when things in l#”