At the Turn: How Two Electrifying Years Changed Golf Forever

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!

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.

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.