Golf Wars: LIV and Golf's Bitter Battle for Power and Identity

The book "Golf Wars" is a detailed account of the uprising in professional golf caused by the Saudi-backed organization LIV Golf, which has set up rival tournaments with enormous prize pots and pitted the games most famous players against each other. BBC Golf Correspondent Iain Carter delivers an ongoing account of the sporting upheaval, exploring how the PGA Tour and other traditional organizations are fighting back. The book offers expert and up-to-date analysis of all sides of the bitter conflict and reveals how the saga is unfolding and what it means for golf's future.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 11 April 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The captivating tale of how professional golf was torn apart is revealed in Geoff Shackelford's book, "Golf Wars." The Saudi-backed LIV Golf organization has launched competing tournaments with enormous prize money, pitting the sport's biggest stars against one another. Greg Norman is at the helm, luring stars like Sergio Garca, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, and Jon Rahm with its promise of a more exciting and loud version of the game. The PGA Tour and other established organizations are fighting back, with BBC Golf Correspondent Iain Carter providing an in-depth account of the ongoing sporting upheaval. Golf Wars delves into the key players, both on and off the course, examining how the PGA Tour and other traditional organizations are responding to the challenge posed by LIV. Carter offers expert analysis and up-to-date information on all aspects of the conflict, shedding light on the unfolding saga and its potential implications for the future of golf. The book raises important questions about the role of Saudi Arabia in the sport, the nature of LIV Golf as a competition, and the potential for change in the golfing landscape. Whether LIV is a welcome challenge to the golfing hegemony or a sportwashing series of glitzy exhibition tournaments, Golf Wars provides a compelling and insightful perspective on the state of professional golf today.

Weight: 468g
Dimension: 162 x 241 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399410168
Edition number: Unabridged ed