"And Then Freddie Told Tiger . . ." [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

by Don Wade (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Extraordinary Praise for Don Wade "I've been telling Don Wade my stories for all these years, and I'm glad to see he's finally put them to good use." -- Sam Snead "If you have friends who don't understand why people love golf, have them read these books." -- Dave Marr, NBC golf analyst "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 "Every golfer should come to the first tee with fourteen clubs, a dozen balls, a handful of tees, and at least one great golf story. Thanks to Don Wade's series of books, now we can have unlimited mulligans on our scorecards." -- Jim Nantz, CBS Sports

From the Back Cover
Bestselling golf writer Don Wade tees it up once again with his sixth wonderful collection of the best true golf stories of all time. "And Then Freddie Told Tiger . . ." brings together living legends, past champions, and current top-of-the-leaderboard stars in one moving, captivating, and often hilarious volume. You'll read about five-time British Open champion Peter Thompson's candid assessment of John Daly, how Arnold Palmer invented the modern "grand slam," the dangers of getting lessons from Ben Hogan, W.C. Field's secret to good golf, and Tom Watson's ultimate compliment to Jack Nicklaus. These off-the-cuff, behind-the-scenes true tales will entertain and delight everyone who enjoys America's fastest-growing sport--from those who simply enjoy a great story to the most serious golf enthusiasts. From Augusta National and Pine Valley to Pebble Beach and the Old Course at St. Andrews, this entertaining, intimate, and just plain funny book will take you to some of the best courses alongside the greatest players in the world.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 198 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary; illustrated edition edition (November 11, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809230070
• ISBN-13: 978-0809230075
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,117,451 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars And Then Don Wade Told Brian, May 14, 2001

By	Brian Etier (Lafayette, LA USA) - See all my reviews

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

This collection of golf stories that is told through the eyes of Don Wade is phenomenal. It illustrates the true essence of the game of golf with the use of humorous and heart wrenching stories. Wade accomplishes a brilliant feet in bringing to life golfing legends from the past and personalizing them with the professionals of today. He sets every story apart from the next with its own unique qualities. Furthermore, even if one is unfamiliar with the game of golf, this book is still relevant to them. Some entrees contain lessons of golf that parallel lessons one should be exposed to in life. Therefore, Wade not only writes about the stories of golf, but also he depicts the lessons of life. Within these lessons of life, Wade presents to us many people. These characters are role models for us to live by because of the characteristics they show not the sport they play. Many of today's athletes have shied away from the responsibility of being a role model; however, the gentlemen of golf have not. They embrace this challenge similarly to those of the past and hopefully in some relation to those of the future. Perhaps the most important message or lesson Wade is trying to relay to us is to follow our dreams. He tells us that no matter how tough it is to do, we must persevere. We must show determination, endurance, and even experience some obstacles to fully reach our goals in life. By learning from the greatest men in professional golf, we can realize the hard work and perseverance it takes to succeed in the world. In conclusion, I recommend Don Wade's "And Then Freddie Told Tiger" not because of its slap stick humor but more importantly because of its teachings about life.

4.0 out of 5 stars And Then Don Wade Told Brian, May 14, 2001

By	Brian Etier (Lafayette, LA USA) - See all my reviews

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

This collection of golf stories that is told through the eyes of Don Wade is phenominal. It illustrates the true essence of the game of golf with the use of humorous and heart wrinching stories. Wade accomplishes a brilliant feet in bringing to life golfing legends from the past and personalizing them with the professionals of today. He sets every story apart from the next with its own unique qualities. Furthermore, even if one is unfamiliar with the game of golf, this book is still relevent to them. Some entrees contain lessons of golf that parallel lessons one should be exposed to in life. Therefore, Wade not only writes about the stories of golf, but also he depicts the lessons of life. Within these lessons of life, Wade presents to us many people. These characters are role models for us to live by because of the characteristics they show, not the sport they play. Many of today's atheletes have shied away from the resonsibility of being a role model; however, the gentleman of golf have not. They embrace this challange similarly to those of the past and hopefully in some relation to those of the future. Perhaps the most important message or lesson Wade is tring to relay to us is to follow our dreams. He tells us that no matter how tough it is to do, we must perservre. We must show determination, endurance, and even experience some obsticales to fully reach our goals in life. By learning from the greatest men in professional golf, we can realize the hard work and persiverence it takes to succeed in the world. In conclusion, I recommend Don Wade's "And Then Freddie Told Tiger" not because of its slap stick humor but more importantly because of its teachings about life.

4.0 out of 5 stars And Then Don Wade Told Brian, May 14, 2001

By	Brian Etier (Lafayette, LA USA) - See all my reviews

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

This collection of golf stories that is told through the eyes of Don Wade is phenominal. It illustrates the true essence of the game of golf with the use of humorous and heart wrinching stories. Wade accomplishes a brilliant feet in bringing to life golfing legends from the past and personalizing them with the professionals of today. He sets every story apart from the next with its own unique qualities. Furthermore, even if one is unfamiliar with the game of golf, this book is still relevent to them. Some entrees contain lessons of golf that parallel lessons one should be exposed to in life. Therefore, Wade not only writes about the stories of golf, but also he depicts the lessons of life. Within these lessons of life, Wade presents to us many people. These characters are role models for us to live by because of the characteristics they show, not the sport they play. Many of today's atheletes have shied away from the resonsibility of being a role model; however, the gentleman of golf have not. They embrace this challange similarly to those of the past and hopefully in some relation to those of the future. Perhaps the most important message or lesson Wade is tring to relay to us is to follow our dreams. He tells us that no matter how tough it is to do, we must perservre. We must show determination, endurance, and even experience some obsticales to fully reach our goals in life. By learning from the greatest men in professional golf, we can realize the hard work and persiverence it takes to succeed in the world. In conclusion, I recommend Don Wade's "And Then Freddie Told Tiger" not because of its slap stick humor but more importantly because of its teachings about life.