First Coming

by John Feinstein

THE LIBRARY OF CONTEMPORARY THOUGHT

"The Masters elevated Tiger Woods to a level of fame that perhaps no athlete outside of Muhammed Ali had ever achieved. People who knew absolutely nothing about golf, cared not at all about the sport, stopped to watch Tiger play. . . . He signed endorsement contracts for staggering amounts of money. He blew off the president of the United States and Rachel Robinson, the widow of the century's most important athlete--and made no apologies for it. He didn't have to. He was Tiger. They weren't."
--from The First Coming

Genres: Sports, Nonfiction

88 pages, Paperback

First published March 24, 1998

About the author

John Feinstein was an American sportswriter, author, and sports commentator.

Reviews

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

This little book was a harbinger of what was to come. I don’t know why it keeps surprising me when journalists just print what is handed to them by sponsors and managers and agents. This author is never that journalist. And I’m thankful.

[Jerry · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay, quick read. Learned two or three things I didn't know about Tiger, but would not recommend anyone waste their time with this book.

[DAVID M. DAILEY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tiger, the Man

An enlightening book written by Feinstein who has a real flair for covering sports and the people who play them. Having read a number Feinstein’s books, I have found all of them interesting and perceptive. Let’s hope he keeps writing for years to come!

[Ted · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's written as if John Feinstein had a crystal ball in 1998.

[Mike · Rating 3 out of 5]

A revealing look into Tiger Woods' appearance on the PGA Tour by one of the best sportswriters in America.

[Mary Newcomb]

Tiger Woods' first steps as a golf professional are profiled in this insightful book. While it was written long before his current troubles, there is a sense of what was to be.