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Augusta National is golf's Holy Grail. Navigating the azaleas to play the exclusive course that hosts The Masters is a pipe dream for every golfer. Imagine being afforded the opportunity not only to play the course, but to be able to bring your father along for the ride. To complete the priceless fantasy, Jack Nicklaus-"The Golden Bear"-hosts the round.
Through fate, coincidence and good fortune, Joe Wessel managed to find a way to make that happen. In White Fang and The Golden Bear, Wessel recounts that special round, how it came about, and what happened on the pristine grounds of Augusta National. With the help of veteran sportswriter Bill Chastain, Wessel's memoir offers the touching story of how the game of golf helped in the development of a special father-son bond and how that relationship grew first throughout Wessel's childhood, then during his tenure as a football player-turned-coach, and finally once he was a dad himself. This book offers the perfect father-son story for any sports aficionado!
Through fate, coincidence and good fortune, Joe Wessel managed to find a way to make that happen. In White Fang and The Golden Bear, Wessel recounts that special round, how it came about, and what happened on the pristine grounds of Augusta National. With the help of veteran sportswriter Bill Chastain, Wessel's memoir offers the touching story of how the game of golf helped in the development of a special father-son bond and how that relationship grew first throughout Wessel's childhood, then during his tenure as a football player-turned-coach, and finally once he was a dad himself. This book offers the perfect father-son story for any sports aficionado!
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"Hearing the story of White Fang and Joe playing Augusta National with his dad reminds me of the time I played with my son Carter. I've played the course a hundred times, but playing with my son is one of the most memorable experiences."
David Toms, Professional Golfer, 2001 PGA Champion, 13-time winner on the PGA Tour
"I was very lucky to grow up in the shadow of a giant, my father Don Shula. As detailed in this book, Joe and his dad had a wonderful relationship that I enjoyed watching grow for many years."
Dave Shula, wide receivers coach at Dartmouth College; former NFL coach
"Thinking how White Fang got into Joe Wessel's hands to me HAD to be some sort of betting settlement. To [Jack's son] Steve, it was probably just another of the many putters Jack had laying around . . . but to Jack, obviously this particular putter was a bit more 'special.' I'm glad Jack got it back."
Mark Lye, 18-year PGA Tour player, and 18-year golf analyst at Golf Channel