Ken Venturi's life and his longtime career in golf have been a tale of triumph in the face of adversity. Growing up in San Francisco, he was drawn to the game for the solitude it offered, the best place for him to find himself and his dreams. Though his often brilliant career was prematurely halted by injuries, he then emerged as the game's greatest ambassador throughout an unprecedented broadcasting career. "Getting Up & Down" is the story behind Venturi's captivating rise and fall and rise again to the top of the golf world and an inside look at the many different personalities within that...

Journalists who have covered the NCAA Tournament known as "March Madness" over the past 25 years share their experiences and opinions in this collection of short stories.

Golf legend Amy Alcott talks with twenty-seven celebrated individuals about the one thing they have in common--the game they love.

In this entertaining and fascinating collection of candid conversations, Amy Alcott offers a rare look at the personal lives and experiences--both on and off the golf course--of prominent entertainers, athletes, political leaders, and other influential figures. A fierce love of the game connects them all, but their varied anecdotes show how this magical sport has touched each of their lives in unique ways.

Some highlights: Bill Clinton reveals...