The Golf 100: A Spirited Ranking of the Greatest Players of All Time

The Golf 100: A Spirited Ranking of the Greatest Players of All TimeA rollicking ranking of the greatest golfers of all time, past and present, brimming with the intimate stories and perspective only a longtime golf writer like Michael Arkush can muster. So, who's the best of 'em all? Tiger Woods? Jack Nicklaus? Bobby Jones? Ben Hogan? Golf fans will disagree until the end of time, but one thing is certain: For well over 100 years, the sport has provided its share of spectacular careers and indelible moments. And what

A rollicking ranking of the greatest golfers of all time, past and present, brimming with the intimate stories and perspective only a longtime golf writer like Michael Arkush can muster.

So, who's the best of 'em all? Tiger Woods? Jack Nicklaus? Bobby Jones? Ben Hogan? Golf fans will disagree until the end of time, but one thing is certain: For well over 100 years, the sport has provided its share of spectacular careers and indelible moments. And what about fan favorites such as Phil Mickelson, Nancy Lopez, and Lee Trevino? Where do they rank on the list? Or modern players like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Jordan Spieth, Nelly Korda, and Justin Thomas. Did they make the final cut--and if so, where?

In a joyride through golf history itself, New York Times bestselling author Michael Arkush establishes a ranking system that places a heavy emphasis on the game's major championships and profiles the most accomplished and impactful golfers ever--men and women, known and unknown. Arkush captures the flair, as well as the flaws, of athletes who are intensely competitive, funny, peculiar, or larger-than-life. Crafted from hundreds of interviews and longtime relationships developed over a quarter century, The Golf 100 is an immensely entertaining read.

Author: Michael Arkush
Publisher: Doubleday Books
Published: 04/01/2025
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.20w x 1.60d
ISBN: 9780385549691


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2025

About the Author
Michael Arkush has written or co-written sixteen books, including best sellers with Scottie Pippen, Phil Jackson, and Sugar Ray Leonard. A former staff writer for The Los Angeles Times, he has also contributed to the New York Times and Washington Post. He lives in California with his wife, Pauletta.