For Love Or Money
For Love Or Money by Peter McEvoy, published by HarperSport in 2006, offers an engaging look into the world of amateur golf through the eyes of a seasoned player. Spanning 276 pages, this book presents McEvoy’s insights and experiences over 35 years, featuring notable figures from the sport, including legends like Nicklaus, Player, and Woods. It captures the spirit of golf while sharing a variety of anecdotes that range from humorous to serious, reflecting on the dynamics of the game at all levels.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of stories that highlight the enjoyment of amateur representative golf and the colorful personalities that populate the sport. McEvoy also addresses the professional landscape, providing a critical perspective on the financial aspects of golf and the factors that contribute to a player’s success or failure. Additionally, he offers insights into the future of amateur golf and speculates on emerging talents in European golf, making this book a comprehensive exploration of the sport’s past and future.
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Peter McEvoy has been at the top of amateur golf for 35 years. His entertaining insight into the game is told from the inside and features a stellar cast list – from Nicklaus, Player and Ballesteros through to Woods, Mickleson and Langer. It’s a celebration of the spirit of golf and a story about its players at every level of the game. Spanning over 30 years of experiences, and ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous, Peter McEvoy has a treasure trove of stories to tell, involving the great, and the not so great, names of the sport. McEvoy relives the enjoyment of playing amateur representative golf and mixing with colourful characters like Ian Woosnam, Sandy Lyle and Mark James, laying some myths to rest along the way. On a more serious note, he looks at the professional game, and takes a caustic view on the money in the sport and why some brilliant players fail to make it, while some mediocre golfers find success as a pro. He also provides an expert view of the future of amateur game and predicts who will be the next great names of European golf to emerge.
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