Moe And Me: Encounters with Moe Norman, Golf's Mysterious Genius

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Encounters with the enigmatic, troubled genius of golf: Moe Norman. Hall of Fame Journalist, Lorne Rubenstein investigates what made Moe such a unique character in golf. When Moe died he had won almost every title in Canada and was praised by Tiger Woods as one of the few players to 'own' his swing. Yet he failed to make an impact on the wider world of golf, withdrawing from play at the Masters and crippled by insecurities and shyness. However he described himself as the 'happiest guy on two feet.' Rubenstein investigates the man behind the enigma.

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"Lorne Rubenstein gracefully interweaves his personal golfing journey with the life and playing career of Moe Norman ... Moe & Me is a satisfying addition to the lore on Canada's golfing genius." -- National Post
"Rubenstein ensures the story and genius of Moe Norman will not be forgotten by future generations. And for that, readers and observers of the game should be thankful." -- The A Position
"Rubenstein makes clear in this sad and touching tale that Norman lived a life filled with meaning and purpose. Maybe he suffered a form of autism. Maybe he was an obsessive-compulsive. But he had a special gift, and he built it into a life." -- Golf Week

Author Bio

Lorne Rubenstein is the golf columnist for the "Globe and Mail" and his work has been featured in "Golf Digest," "Golf World," "Links," and "Travel & Leisure Golf." He is the author of "A Disorderly Compendium of Golf," "A Season in Dornoch," and "This Round's On Me." He was inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame for journalism. He lives in Toronto.