Phil

Name: Phil
Brand: Simon & Schuster Ltd
SKU: 9781398521759
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The Rip-Roaring (and Unauthorised!) Biography of Golf's Most Colourful Superstar

By Alan Shipnuck

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( 3,567 ratings, 195 reviews)

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Phil by Alan Shipnuck offers an in-depth look into the life and career of Phil Mickelson, one of golf's most charismatic and controversial figures. The author explores Mickelson's victories, rivalries, and personal challenges, providing a balanced portrayal of his sportsmanship and colourful personality. The book combines anecdotes, insider stories, and thorough research to paint a comprehensive picture of the golfing legend.
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This book may appeal to you if you're a golf enthusiast interested in an in-depth and candid look at one of the sport's most fascinating and polarising figures. It offers behind-the-scenes stories, insider perspectives, and a comprehensive exploration of the triumphs and challenges faced in a storied career.

Phil

The controversial and revealing new biography of legendary golfer Phil Mickelson.

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LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE

'Terrific fun' David Walsh, Sunday Times 'Thoroughly engaging' Washington Post

A frank and revealing biography of legendary golf champion Phil Mickelson - who has led a big, controversial life - as reported by longtime Sports Illustrated writer and bestselling author Alan Shipnuck.

Phil Mickelson is one of the most compelling figures in sports. For more than three decades he has been among the best golfers in the world, and his unmatched longevity was exemplified at the 2021 PGA Championship, when Mickelson, on the cusp of turning fifty-one, became the oldest player in history to win a major championship.

In this raw and unauthorised biography, Shipnuck captures a singular life defined by thrilling victories, crushing defeats, and countless controversies. Mickelson is a multi-faceted character, and all his warring impulses are on display in these pages: he is a smart-ass who built an empire on being the consummate professional; a loving husband dogged by salacious rumours; a high-stakes gambler who knows the house always wins but can’t tear himself away.

Mickelson’s career and public image have been defined by the contrast with his lifelong rival, Tiger Woods. Where Woods is robotic and reticent, Mickelson is affable and extroverted, an incorrigible showman. In their early years together on Tour, Mickelson lacked Tiger’s laser focus and discipline, yet as Tiger’s career has been curtailed by scandal, addiction, and a broken body, Phil sails on, still relevant on the golf course and in the marketplace.

Phil is the perfect marriage of subject and author. Shipnuck delivers numerous revelations, from the true scale of Mickelson’s massive gambling losses to the secretive backstory of the Saudi golf league that Mickelson championed. But Phil also celebrates Mickelson’s random acts of kindness and generosity of spirit, to which friends and strangers alike can attest. Shipnuck has covered Mickelson for his entire career, allowing him to take readers inside the ropes with a thrilling immediacy and intimacy.

The result is the juiciest and liveliest golf book in years - full of heart, humour and unexpected turns.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Phil by Alan Shipnuck is described as a thoroughly engaging and unflinching portrayal of Phil Mickelson, combining masterful reporting with a mix of humour and insight. Readers find it both entertaining and insightful, revealing Mickelson's charm and flaws alike. Fans may find new reasons to admire Mickelson, while critics are given fresh material for debate. Overall, it's praised for its well-researched, vivid writing and compelling anecdotes.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398521759

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Edition: Export/Airside

Illustration: None

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Alan Shipnuck is the author of nine books, including the New York Times bestseller Phil and the national bestsellers Bud, Sweat & Tees and The Swinger (with Michael Bamberger). Shipnuck 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. After a quarter-century at Sports Illustrated and Golf Magazine, Shipnuck is now a partner and executive editor at the golf media company the Fire Pit Collective, where all his writing, podcasts, and video storytelling can be found. Shipnuck lives in Carmel, California.