Surprisingly, one of sports extreme differences and sprawling influence through mini-dramas, such as their little-known first meeting on the course...
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Jul 02, 2009
Judy
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My late father was a golfer and loved to watch Arnie on TV. At the time I didn't appreciate golf as a competetive sport. I'm really enjoying reading about these 2 (pre-Tiger) icons. A well researched book. The author stuck to his theme throughout: the on-going competition between these 2, which continued long after their abilities to win a pro tournament ended. At the end, I was left with the thought that, from the fans POV it was like the Beatles v. The Stones -- in the early days if you we
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Jan 19, 2009
Brian123
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Good book, nothing really earth shattering for golf fans who think they know everything about Jack and Arnie. In the 1960s they didnt like each other but today they do. They both had different upbringings that shaped them. They both have different personalities. The book has some good stories, I enjoyed it!!!
May 12, 2009
John
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I picked up this book because it reminded me of my grandpa watching golf. I enjoyed learning about these 2 personalities, but in the true spirit of golf, there were too many swear words for my liking.
Mar 28, 2009
John
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"Arnie and Jack" appeared like a labor of love: well-researched and in-depth with plenty of interviews. Unfortunately, it felt a little too grinding, not like a nice walk on the links, shooting the breeze with your friends. Maybe my expectations were too high because I normally enjoy Ian O'Connor's columns, but this book failed to break par for me.
Jul 28, 2008
Pat
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I expected this book to be better than it was. It was just okay. It told the story of how Palmer got started and how Micklaus followed him and how both of them ended up making a lot of money and changing the course of golf (I agree with O'Connor that without Palmer and Nicklaus, there would be no Tiger Woods today). However, O'Connor can't seem to make the people real - probably because he doesn't really seem to have had that much access to either Palmer or Nicklaus.
Jun 30, 2010
Jeffrey
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Golf's greatest rivalry. This book gives an in-depth look at where Arnie and Jack came from and how their world's collided in golf. I found it very entertaining - especially the trash-talking that went on back then, not to mention fans being allowed to scream and taunt mid-swing!
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