America's favorite sportswriter, John Feinstein, tells the inspirational story of Bruce Edwards, the most famous caddy in professional golf and the unexpected star of the 2003 U.S. Open.Beyond golf's polished surface, there lies a world not often seen by the average fan. The caddy sees everything—the ambition, the strategy, the rivalries, the jealousies—that occurs behind the scenes. And now, for the first time, along with America's favorite sportswriter, one of golf's legendary caddies will reveal the secrets behind the most popular sport of our time.
Bruce Edwards dominated coverage of the 2003 U.S. Open. This is a position not usually bestowed on a caddy, but Edwards is no ordinary caddy. In 1973, after forgoing college, Edwards walked on the course behind a young Tom Watson and has not looked back since. Watson would go on to win eight major titles, and Bruce Edwards was by his side throughout it all.
Now, even as Lou Gehrig's disease encroaches on his physical capabilities, Edwards continues to do the job he's dedicated more than half his life to. Watson will enter the Masters tournament in April 2004 in what will surely be an emotional outpouring of support for Edwards. This will be a moving, dramatic, and thoughtful book about a life devoted to sports.
John Feinstein is the author of bestselling sports books including Open, The Punch, A Good Walk Spoiled, The Majors, and The Last Amateurs. He writes for Golf Magazine and is a regular commentator on NPR and CBS. He lives in Maryland and New York.