Feherty

The Remarkably Funny and Tragic Journey of Golf's David Feherty

By: John Feinstein

Narrated by: John Feinstein

The definitive biography of enigmatic golfer, commentator, and performer David Feherty—one of the most universally beloved figures in the game.

John Feinstein, who has spent four decades finding intriguing sports characters and narratives and turning them into classic books, chronicles the life and career of David Feherty. The two have known each other for years, beginning with Feinstein’s work on A Good Walk Spoiled, researched and written at a time when Feherty was an excellent player, who won five times in Europe and was on the '91 Ryder Cup team, but also a functioning alcoholic. In retirement from the game, Feherty has sobered up, while his golf world persona has only grown in stature. Feherty is now a grand ambassador for golf, a man who is feted by US Presidents and respected by every big name in the game.

Feinstein tells hilarious true tales about Feherty’s time in the limelight and interactions with stars such as Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Payne Stewart, and Seve Ballesteros. He also details Feherty’s struggles with alcoholism, the death of his son who was lost to addiction, and the highs and lows of Feherty’s marriages. Feinstein captures the human being behind the athlete, and his triumphant rebound as a golf commentator after his athletic career fell apart. Feherty is fall-down-funny, self-deprecating, and a lifelong underdog who has thrived as a commentator and television interview host, and most recently as a touring standup comic, using the difficult experiences of his life as a source for humor and understanding, which Feinstein mines with an expert’s touch.

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©2023 John Feinstein (P)2023 Hachette Books

Excellent

Very well written. Insightful and entertaining. I would recommend for folks who do or don’t follow golf.

Excellent story tell by John Finestein

John Finestein has again reached into the depth of another athlete to tell a rich story. From humble beginnings to a shining star, a masterfully story told by Finestein,

A Great Listen for Golf Fans

This book was a great listen for a true golf fan. Having some knowledge of Feherty's career, this book filled in some of the gaps and allowed the listener to develop a deep understanding of a gifted and talented golfer, talk show host, commentator, husband, father, friend, and comedian. If you like a good story filled with humor, tragedy, love, and reality; this is a listen for you. I agree with other reviewers that I am tired of listening to the author reading his work. I have listened to several Feinstein books and this one is the on par with the others, but his voice is something that will cause me pause when the next one comes out.

A great story told by a great writer

I’m not a golfer, but took this along on my daily walks and runs because it’s Feinstein - I couldn’t put it down. Learned lots about character, about golf, and laughed a ton.

Great store work too much of John Feinstein

Great story and love Feherty. Awesome to learn about his past and everything he's accomplished. Maybe me ta little too much of John's opinions or bias come through in this

Entertaining, funny , honest, heart breaking and heartwarming. You will find that the time invested will be well worth it.

Entertaining, funny , honest, heart breaking and heartwarming. You will find that the time invested will be well worth it.

Excellent profile of a human treasure

Terrific book. I’ve read numerous books by this author and enjoy his work. I have three perspectives that are different from the author that rubbed me a little the wrong way. None of them major. First, I don’t think John is the best person to narrate his books; rarely the author is the best narrator. So I found that a little distracting. Second, there’s no need to infuse his political beliefs into the text. It just cheapens the work. He only did a little of this, but it was enough to be irritating. And third, I think there was a huge misrepresentation of Alcoholics Anonymous, and the path to recovery. I’m 38 years sober. The author, at least in this text, and many “normies”, seem to think that Alcoholics Anonymous teaches you how not to drink or that the answer to an addiction is just to replace it with something else. I’m certain that is not what Watson counseled him with. There’s just simply no way. AA has nothing to do with not drinking, it has to do with how to live life on life’s terms. How to deal with those difficult situations without picking up. It doesn’t have to be in a group. It can be done in a very tight circle of just a few friends. The cycle of relapse that he has gone through is truly unfortunate, and quite frankly unnecessary. But we all have our own path and I applaud his courage to be candid about it and to pursue what works for him. To accomplish what he did as a professional golfer is extremely difficult and deserves high praise. But what he accomplished as a human being dwarfs his professional career. A big thank you to the author for bringing us a terrific peek behind the curtain of David Feherty. Well done.

Brilliant

A fine story about a fine man. After reading it I can’t wait to see what will happen next to David and to professional golf.

Great Book.

Beautifully written. I’ve been a big fan of both Feherty and Feinstein for years. This book only enhances that feeling.

Great book

This is a great book for anyone. Golf fan or not. Feherty’s life is just a great story and there is no better sports writer than John Feinstein.