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Good Bounces and Bad Lies
One of golf’s preeminent commentators with more than fifty years of experience, Ben Wright relates the wealth of experiences he’s gained from writing and broadcasting about the world’s greatest golfers and courses, and his take on the infamous interview that cost him his twenty-three-year career as a golf announcer with CBS Sports.
In Good Bounces and Bad Lies , Wright brings the reader into the world of professional golf—and professional golf broadcasting—depicting in equal measure the game’s grace and tradition as well as its often raucous behind-the-scenes character. Wright tells of the ups and downs of his expansive career, relating dozens of funny and outrageous anecdotes along the way. Having known such greats as Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Seve Ballesteros, Tom Watson, and many other prominent figures in the world of golf, Wright gives the true insider’s perspective. Although controversial, Wright is an entertaining and engaging figure who personifies the elegance and audacity of the game of golf. This Bison Books edition features a new afterword by the author.
In Good Bounces and Bad Lies , Wright brings the reader into the world of professional golf—and professional golf broadcasting—depicting in equal measure the game’s grace and tradition as well as its often raucous behind-the-scenes character. Wright tells of the ups and downs of his expansive career, relating dozens of funny and outrageous anecdotes along the way. Having known such greats as Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Seve Ballesteros, Tom Watson, and many other prominent figures in the world of golf, Wright gives the true insider’s perspective. Although controversial, Wright is an entertaining and engaging figure who personifies the elegance and audacity of the game of golf. This Bison Books edition features a new afterword by the author.
338 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 1999
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March 14, 2025
Ben Wright was on tv commenting on golf most of my life. His book has so many stories about his life in golf and socializing that it is truly amazing. Book was a little long but truly enjoyable ride thru golf stories of my life.
February 20, 2018
(1 1/2). I used to enjoy Ben Wright's work when he was a commentator on the golf broadcasts. This book is also enjoyable, at times. Who knew all these sports guys were such bad drunks? Like a bunch of drug addled rock stars or something, these guys just drank and drank and drank. Some of the stories in here are pretty amazing, some boring to tears. It just goes to show how hard it is to make a memoir/autobiography a really good book.
April 16, 2008
A book for the golf nut. Has lots of facts and trivia about the daily life around the professional golf tour. It is a book you can pick up and read at any time because it lacks any plot. I've used some of the info to impress golf friends!
June 9, 2014
Interesting background on golf and the life of a T.V. announcer. Ben Wright tells all about his career.
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