“…one of the most distinctive books in golf history”

John Strege – golfdigest.com – October 18, 2017

A Finalist for the USGA’s

Herbert Warren Wind Book Award

A History of the Golf Profession

Honoring the Past – Inspiring the Future

Take a remarkable journey through the history of golf from the unique perspective of the golf profession. Written by a second-generation PGA Professional whose family has been in the game for 110 years, the publication of Doctors of the Game is the culmination of over seven years of writing, research, personal interviews and international travel. This 696-page tome from the author of the 2015 PGA of America Centennial – Celebrating the History of the Golf Professional, is a vastly expanded text that features over 120 profiles and biographies of both well and lesser-known golf professionals highlighting their distinctive personal contributions. The stories of these remarkable men and women are enhanced with 335 historic images and original photography documenting the progress of the game’s development as a beloved worldwide passion.

What is a Doctor of the Game?

Definition of doctor –  noun  |  doc • tor

(Adapted to golf from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary)

1. 1. an eminent sports professional declared a sound expounder of doctrine — called also a doctor of the game
   2. a learned or authoritative teacher
   3. a person skilled or specializing in healing arts; especially: one who holds an advanced degree or is licensed to practice, as in a golf professional bringing enjoyment and longevity to the game
2. 1. an expert who restores, repairs, or fine-tunes things- i.e. the golf swing