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

(Hardback, Unabridged edition)

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The enthralling inside story of the battle ripping golf apart, as disclosed by the sports most powerful figures and biggest stars. For the past few years 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, seizing some of its best players and setting up rival tournaments. Lead by golf legend Greg Norman, it has enticed the likes of Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood, parking its tanks on the manicured greens of the traditional game. With LIV now in its second season and little sign of the struggle abating, BBC Golf Correspondent Iain Carter delivers the fascinating and ongoing story of a sporting rebellion. Golf Wars interviews the key players, both on the course and in the boardroom, to explore how the PGA and other traditional organizations are fighting back. Carter covers every twist and turn and speaks to influential figures including Rory McIlroy, Jay Monahan, Greg Norman, Keith Pelley and Ian Poulter. Through expert analysis of all sides of this bitter conflict, Iain Carter reveals how the enthralling saga is unfolding and what it means for the future of golf. Has the controversial Saudi Arabian state just 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

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A superbly detailed account of an uprising in professional golf. * Andrew Cotter *
If John le Carr decided to take on a golf story, this is the book he'd write Carter takes us behind the scenes to help us better understand the origins of this existential moment for all of professional sports. * Geoff Shackelford, author of books including The Future of Golf *
Detailed, revealing and at times shocking, Carters insider position in golfs civil war gives him a unique insight into the carnage caused by LIV Golf's untold riches and just how deep the rifts in the pro game still run. * Gavin Newsham, award-winning golf writer and co-founder of Golf Punk *
Few journalists are closer to the professional game than Iain Carter, who offers detailed and balanced insight on a civil war that has plagued golf during the most tempestuous period in the sport's history. * Alex Narey, author of The World's Greatest Golf Courses From Above *
As Arnold Palmer said, "golf is the closest game to the game we call life"; while this is the remarkable and entertaining story of a revolution in golf, it's also a sobering reminder of the way the world really works ... Iain Carter has been there through it all and applies his trademark integrity and gift for storytelling to a tale with more twists than a Major Championship. * Katherine Downes, BBC and Sky Sports commentator *
Iain Carter, an exciting writer and brilliant broadcaster, is one of the most experienced golf correspondents on the planet. In Golf Wars he gives a complete and compelling commentary as the sport greedily ripped itself apart. * James Corrigan, golf correspondent of the Daily Telegraph *

Author Bio

Iain Carter has been the BBC's Golf Correspondent for 20 years, leading commentary teams for BBC Radio 5 Live at major championships and Ryder Cups, and travelling the golfing globe to provide reports from all of the game's most important tournaments. He covered his 75th Major in 2022 and regularly appears on the US-based The Golf Channel. @iaincartergolf