The King of Swings: Johnny Goodman, the Last Amateur to Beat the Pros at Their Own Game

by Michael Blaine

Book Overview

An orphan turned caddy born near the Omaha stockyards, Johnny Goodman was considered too small, too foreign, and too poor to play the country club game. But he swore he would prove everyone wrong, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0618514643
• ISBN13: 9780618514649
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Thoroughly engrossing and enjoyable

Great stories these days are hard to find, so reading the King of Swings was a rare treat. Michael Blaine's golf descriptions of actual tournaments from 70 years ago brought each match to life as if I was watching on TV as I was reading. I couldn't wait for another match to begin with Johnny Goodman taking on the best in the world. He was a unique and special person and I treasure being introduced to him. This has been a book that resonates within me months after my reading experience.