The Feeling of Greatness: The Moe Norman Story

by Tim O'Connor

Golfing coach Tim O'Connor returns with a second edition of his biography of golfing great Moe Norman, The Feeling of Greatness: The Moe Norman Story. With new insights twenty years after his first publication, O'Connor reflects on his and others' relationships with the Norman, Norman's impact and legacy, and the life lessons that came from such an impressive man and athlete.

Genres: Biography

336 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1995

Reviews

[Tony · Rating 5 out of 5]

I must have read this book about 10 times and if I only had one book I could take with me anywhere, this would be on the shortest of shortlists. Moe was, in the eyes of many of those who saw him - including many notable professionals - the best ball striker there has ever been. Only Ben Hogan is spoken of by way of comparison. But Moe's personality didn't allow him to reach the heights of Hogan, Snead, Palmer, Player, etc. Tim O'Connor recounts his life story beautifully, from his early struggles trying to find a swing and eke out a living to his amateur and professional successes (including his short foray on the PGA Tour), to his struggles in later years until his recognition by Wally Uihlein of Titleist and others that cemented his reputation and gave him security and acceptance in his older years. The stories about Moe's shotmaking, his wheeling, and dealing, and his idiosyncratic temperament are at times awe-inspiring and at times hilarious, but there is poignancy too at times. All in all, it's a wonderful book and a great gift to give someone who has only heard of the man but has not heard his life story.

[Brian Best · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is likely that nobody has ever been able to repeat a swing like Moe Norman.

The ball just went dead straight every time.

The secret? "Hard work - you can't buy it."

The swing is genius, but it is the hard work that makes it happen.

[Edward Zitvogel · Rating 4 out of 5]

E-180.00/5.56 (112525)

[Sharon · Rating 3 out of 5]

wow-pretty amazing life of this golfer I'd never even heard of, altho, only mediocre career..
2nd edition-you'd think there'd be no errors whatsoever-ha!
errors: p.73-'..beginning stories with the lede'... uh, hello-what exactly is a LEDE???
p.96-'Moe had finally chosen been'... uh, yeah-that sounds right..
p.277-'an-ymore'... word was split this way at the end of a line-could very well have been a printer's error, but! the author didn't re-read his OWN WORK??? tch tch..

[Michael Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good biography of an incredible man

I enjoyed learning the life and story of Moe Norman. It is incredible that such a talented player is still not known by the masses. Can’t wait to experience that feeling of greatness!

[Richard Koppy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very boring after a while going over the same biographic material... way too long... i wouldn't read this author again...

[David Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read

Understanding Moe and his swing and why he developed it. Sad he never won on the PGA Tour! A true legend.

[Francis · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the great stories of golf was the life of Moe Norman. A Canadian who suffered a head injury as a child and who then exhibited autistic behaviour patterns for the rest of his life. It seemed his one joy was hitting golf balls and he went about it with an intensity that has never been rivalled. Never well known until late in his life and then still relatively obscure he has been called by many including the many professionals who watched him hit balls as the greatest ball striker ever. And this from a totally unorthodox self-taught golf swing. If you love golf, this is a book you will enjoy.

[Benny]

loved it