From the Publisher
Spotlighting Moe Norman, a golfer admired by Tiger Woods himself,
this memoir by a sportswriter who knew Moe Norman for 40 years
details Moe''s unique and controversial life. The record
investigates how, despite winning almost every title in Canada and
having his name celebrated in golf circles around the globe, Norman
failed to make a mark in the wider world of golf yet still referred
to himself as "the happiest guy on two feet." His uncommon swing,
mannerisms, and lifestyle are explored, illustrating how he played
very quickly, never took a practice swing, often repeated phrases
when talking, and lived in motel rooms most of his life. Norman's
crippling insecurity and introversion are revealed, documenting how
these conditions kept him from publicly succeeding at the highest
levels of play. Penned by a sports journalist who knew the subject
for 40 years, this study examines Moe Norman's utterly exceptional
technique, his character, how he lived his life well in spite of
his significant handicaps, and what this most sensitive and
peculiar man meant to those who knew him.
About the Author
Lorne Rubenstein is the golf columnist for
the Globe and Mail and his work has been featured in
Golf Digest, Golf World, Links, and
Travel & Leisure Golf. He is the author of A
Disorderly Compendium of Golf, A Season in Dornoch,
and This Round's On Me. He was inducted into the Canadian
Golf Hall of Fame for journalism. He lives in Toronto.
Format: Trade Paperback
Published: April 1, 2012
Publisher: ECW Press
Language: English
The following ISBNs are associated with this title:
ISBN - 10: 1770410538
ISBN - 13: 9781770410534