The Front Nine: Golf's All-time Greatest Shots

From the most famous shot in golf history, Gene Sarazen's double eagle, which led to victory at the 1935 Masters, Tom Watson's nearly impossible chip shot in the 1982 U.S. Open, the greatest and most memorable shots in the long and storied history of this grand game are brought to life in The Front Nine. Readers will go into the locker room with Ben Hogan, onto the first tee with Arnold Palmer, and behind the scenes with the most famous American Ryder Cup team of all time. In a virtual wild kingdom of thick rough and resplendent fairway, all the hunters and prey, from the Golden Bear to the Untamable Tiger, fight for supremacy. Water creatures like the Shark and the Walrus make splashes of their own in 72 spectacular fights to the finish. Triumphant victory as well as heartbreaking defeat play out shot-by-shot as the most celebrated tournaments of the past come to life. Readers thrill to both the joy and the agony of the most significant shots in golf history through detailed description, commentary from the men who pulled them off, and fresh insight from golf historian Barry LeBrock. As a nationally known sportscaster with FOX Sports Net, author Barry LeBrock has access to almost everyone in the game of golf, past and present. Scores of interviews and long hours of research bring to light previously unknown information and ensure historical accuracy. This book is a must for golf fans of all ages.