"And Then Tiger Told the Shark . . ." [Hardcover]

Don Wade (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 11, 1999 | Series: And Then Jack Said to Arnie...

Bestselling golf writer and golf historian Don Wade returns with an eighth collection of real-life stories from the greatest golfers ever to play the game. "And Then the Shark Told Justin ..". brings together living legends, past champions, and current top-of-the-leader-board stars in one entertaining book of true tales. These heartwarming, off-the-cuff stories truly capture the essence of America's most popular sport.
-- Sales for all books in this series have now topped 500,000 copies
-- The popularity of golf is at an all-time high, as is the popularity of Don Wade's golf story collections
-- Fits nicely into the proven market for golf nostalgia and revealing anecdotes

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"Don's books do nothing for your short game, but they're a must read for golf fanatics who want to walk the walk and, more important, talk the talk." -- Matt Lauer, cohost of Today Bestselling golf writer and golf historian Don Wade returns with a completely new collection of heartwarming true golf stories. Following the unprecedented success of Wade's six previous golf-story collections, "And Then Tiger Told the Shark¿" brings together past champions like Bobby Jones and Ben Hogan with today's current stars like Tiger Woods and David Duval. You'll read about the epic series of matches between Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb, the important advice a certain friend gave Nancy Lopez on married life, and CBS Sports golf commentator David Feherty's hilarious run-ins with American political correctness. Golf has become the sport of the 90s, and this engaging collection celebrates the people, the camaraderie, and the spirit of the game. These off-the-cuff and often hilarious stories are a must-read for anyone who treasures the sport, for more than any other sport, golf lends itself to the art of storytelling. This wonderful collection, like the six that proceeded it, contains hundreds of stories that truly capture the essence of the game.

About the Author

Don Wade, a former senior editor at "Golf Digest," is the author of the nine golf-story collections in the bestselling "And Then Jack Said to Arnie..." series. Covering professional golf since the 1970s, he has worked as a feature writer for CBS Sports and NBC Sports and as a golf analyst for the USA Network. His writing has appeared in numerous publications, including the" New York Times" and the "Boston Globe."

Illustrator Paul Szep, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist for the "Boston Globe,"" "has published thirteen collections of cartoons.

Greg Norman is one of the most popular, charismatic, and successful athletes in history, and his passion for family, golf, business, and adventure has endeared him to fans around the globe. In addition to his remarkable achievements on the golf course, his successes in the business world have been equally impressive. As chairman and CEO of Great White Shark Enterprises, Norman has established an elite international business.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Contemporary Books (October 11, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809227991
• ISBN-13: 978-0809227990
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,289,619 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don Wade does it again!, September 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: "And Then Tiger Told the Shark . . ." (Hardcover)

I don't know how he does it, but Wade consistently gets the best stories from the best golfers. And it's not just the big names or seniors players - he's got Se Ri Pak and Tiger Woods as well as Norman, Nicklaus and Ballesteros. Another great read.

3.0 out of 5 stars A little disappointing, December 8, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: "And Then Tiger Told the Shark . . .": A Collection of the Greatest True Golf Stories of All Time (Paperback)

I really don't get why Don Wade is regarded as golf's master story teller. For a man with as much experience as him I would have thought he'd have a few juicier stories to offer than the rather lame anecdotes printed here. Most of the time I turned a page eager to discover how the story ended only to find that it already had.