At the Turn: How Two Electrifying Years Changed Golf Forever
At the turn of the new millennium, the sports world is about to change forever. In two-and-a-half astonishing years, professional golf was reborn. Formerly dismissed as an elite, white, middle-aged, rich man's game, golf has rocketed into the mainstream to become a multicultural, multibillion-dollar sport, with young, hotshot athletes to rival those in the NBA and demographics to win the hearts of networks and merchandisers everywhere. From the U.S. team's devastating loss at the 1997 Ryder Cup to their come-from-behind triumph at the 1999 Cup through the record-setting summer of 2000, Steve Eubanks tells the story of the new boys, the bad boys, and the good old boys who changed the way America -- and the world -- think about golf. With detailed coverage of the rise of David Duval, Sergio Garcia, and, of course, Tiger Woods, as well as the backbiting and chaos at the British Open, the backstage power struggles at the PGA, and the tragic death of Payne Stewart, At the Turn is a must-read for any fan. This is the true story of a game's seemingly miraculous transformation -- a no-holds-barred, reporter's-eye view of pro golf, written by a true insider who rivals John Feinstein at his best.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:060960743X
ISBN13:9780609607435
Release Date:March 2001
Publisher:Crown Publishing Group (NY)
Length:288 Pages
Weight:1.23 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.4" x 9.6"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Compelling golf
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
I first got a good taste of author Steve Eubanks when he did his book Augusta, a very revealing and balanced look at real life behind the gates at Augusta national and the Masters. At the Turn is every bit as good and gives a nice, thorough accocunt of how golf has evolved over just the last several years. It's an engaging book and a bit provocative, and I find that refreshing!
Better editing needed!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
While I enjoyed the book overall (have also read other books by the author), I found the numerous errors quite distracting. Spelling of personalities leaves MUCH to be desired. He calls Mark Rolfing "Mark Ralfing", Roger Maltbie, "Roger Maltby" to name but a few. He also spells Duvals' college coach "Blackmon" in the book and "Blackman" in the acknowledgements! Also gives the wrong final score to the 1998 President's Cup - not even close. I get the distinct feeling this book was rushed to meet a publication date.
One of the best golf books out there!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
There are so many golf books in bookstores today that I hardly know where to start--I love reading about golf, but so many of the books are not particularly well-written. THIS IS THE EXCEPTION. Eubanks' writing reminds me of John Feinstein with his insider access and his droll sense of humor, which never clashes with the reverence he has for the game. I laughed out loud and I even learned a few things about a game I've played for 30 years. Even my wife, who's not a golf fan, enjoyed this book. This is sports writing at its finest and it belongs on every golf fan's shelf.
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