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Rory

The Heartache and Triumph of Golf's Most Human Superstar
Brief Description
A major new biography from Alan Shipnuck – the author of the New York Times bestseller Phil – that chronicles the tumultuous life of legendary golfer Rory McIlroy, one of only six male golfers in history to achieve the modern career grand slam, perfectly timed to the 2026 Masters at... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Rory

A major new biography of Rory McIlory from Alan Shipnuck, the New York Times bestselling author. 

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A major new biography from Alan Shipnuck – the author of the New York Times bestseller Phil – that chronicles the tumultuous life of legendary golfer Rory McIlroy, one of only six male golfers in history to achieve the modern career grand slam, perfectly timed to the 2026 Masters at which McIlroy will defend his title.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398552609

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Edition: Export/Airside

Illustration: none

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Alan Shipnuck is the author of ten books, including the bestsellers Phil; Bud, Sweat & Tees; and The Swinger (with Michael Bamberger). He wrote dozens of cover stories across twenty-five years at Sports Illustrated and has received thirteen first-place awards from the Golf Writers Association of America—breaking the record of Dan Jenkins, a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Shipnuck lives in Carmel, California, where is the head coach of Carmel High’s varsity girls basketball team.

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