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Golf Wars

LIV and Golf's Bitter Battle for Power and Identity

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Golf Wars

By: Iain Carter
Narrated by: Iain Carter
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 Bloomsbury presents Golf Wars written and read by Iain Carter.

‘Enthralling … unmissable’ – Golf News

'A superbly detailed account of an uprising in professional golf' – Andrew Cotter

'A complete and compelling commentary as the sport greedily ripped itself apart' – James Corrigan, golf correspondent of the Daily Telegraph

Golf is at war. PGA vs. LIV. Establishment vs. upstart. This is the story of how golf was ripped apart.

The battle for the future of professional golf has been blazing. The Saudi-backed organisation LIV Golf has struck at the very heart of the golfing establishment, setting up rival tournaments with enormous prize pots and pitting the game’s most famous players against each other. Led by legend Greg Norman, it has enticed the likes of Sergio García, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Jon Rahm, parking its tanks on the manicured greens of the traditional game. Its tagline: Golf but louder.

With LIV now in its season and little sign of the struggle abating, BBC Golf Correspondent Iain Carter delivers the fascinating – and ongoing – account of a sporting upheaval.

Golf Wars spotlights the key players, both on the course and in the boardroom, exploring how the PGA Tour and other traditional organisations are fighting back. Carter covers every twist and turn, hearing from influential figures including Rory McIlroy, Jay Monahan, Greg Norman, Keith Pelley and Tiger Woods.

Through expert and up-to-date analysis of all sides of this bitter conflict, Carter reveals how the saga is unfolding and what it means for golf’s future. Has the controversial Saudi Arabian state essentially bought the game? Is LIV just a sportwashing series of glitzy exhibition tournaments? Or is it a welcome challenge to the golfing hegemony and a long-awaited refresh of tired traditions?

This epic tale of fierce internal warfare has shaken golf to its core and marks a seminal moment in sporting history.©2024 Iain Carter (P)2024 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Business Golf Professionals & Academics Sports War

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Even as an avid golf fan, this wouldn’t be my normal choice of book. Iain’s “guest” appearances on the Chipping Forecast sold me on the idea and I’m very pleased too.

Fascinating insight into modern golf

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I thoroughly enjoyed Iain Carter’s analysis of the power struggles taking place between the various golf tours. His diaries from inside the ropes at the four majors were also a fascinating listen.

Engrossing insight into the battle for pro golf ownership

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I thought I knew the story, as a regular listener to The Chipping Forecast, but the extra content and Iain Carter’s entertaining delivery made it come to life with some fundamental insights into the complexity of the LIV saga. I found it riveting and listened to it almost continuously over a couple of days.

A Riveting Snippet of Golf History

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I would highly recommend this book to any golf fans who want to properly understand and learn about about the Golf Wars. This is an enthralling, insightful and extremly well written book by Iain Carter which allows you to look behind the curtain of this ever so public saga. I respect Iain Carter very much for his work both on BBC radio and on the Chipping Forecast, and this book is another example of his talents and ability to explain a complex story in a compelling way. Brilliant and well read also.

Brilliant Insight into the Golf Wars

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Links the broader themes for golf’s current malaise together in a thoughtful and balanced insightful way.

Thoughtful and well written

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Really enjoyable and informative listen, balanced view of the current world of Pro golf. looking forward to the next chapter #TCF

Fascinating insight

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Great topic, great insights and great performance. A must listen if you’re interested in the future of golf.

Great listen

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Always love Iain's insights into golf. Think Andrew Cotter should have narrated it for him.

Insightful Account of the Golf Wars

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Really enjoyed this, especially being huge fan of The Chipping Forecast... was surprised at Iain’s presentation of his text..... he speaks so eloquently and so easy to listen to on his commentary and presenting usually... I found his deadpan reading of this lacking intonation and without variation of tone distracting and impacted my enjoyment.... that said would recommend ... as would anything Iain Carter is fronting ... admiration for his dedication, knowledge and professionalism

Golf Politics so complex; interesting and engaging insight

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