The Greatest Player Who Never Lived by J. Michael Veron – eBook

By Dan Jenkins

Jenkins at his most incisive and hilarious, investigates the world of the pro tour.

Foreword by Herbert Warren Wind, Afterword by Dave Marr.

Unwritten in the annals of the sporting world is the story of a man with unlimited potential who was denied his rightful place in the lore of golf.

Who was this mysterious golfer with a golden swing and deft touch, who life and career Bobby Jones followed with so much interest?  An accused felon fleeing from the law?  Why would one of the greatest athletes of all time risk his spotless reputation to help a man he met only once?

“Golf's literary rookie of the year”New York Times, “Veron proves to be a master of fiction.” —USA Today, “Dual parts John Grisham and John Feinstein.”Seattle PostIntelligencer, “If you have ever played one round of golf, and appreciate clear, spare writing with a touch of To Kill A Mockingbird, you will love this book.”Miami Herald

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Unwritten in the annals of the sporting world is the story of a man with unlimited potential who was denied his rightful place in the lore of golf.

Who was this mysterious golfer with a golden swing and deft touch, who life and career Bobby Jones followed with so much interest?  An accused felon fleeing from the law?  Why would one of the greatest athletes of all time risk his spotless reputation to help a man he met only once?

“Golf’s literary rookie of the year”New York Times, “Veron proves to be a master of fiction.” —USA Today, “Dual parts John Grisham and John Feinstein.”Seattle PostIntelligencer, “If you have ever played one round of golf, and appreciate clear, spare writing with a touch of To Kill A Mockingbird, you will love this book.”Miami Herald