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Bill Colson, former managing editor of Sports Illustrated, who edited
the book, says:
"Seldom
has a sports book been so ambitious: Detailed, first-person accounts by
all 45 living U.S. Amateur champions of their victories in one of the
most challenging and underappreciated events in all of sports--two rounds
of medal qualifying, followed by six rounds of match play, including 36
holes on the final day. While each story is unique, each one underscores
the extraordinary talent and commitment needed to win such a tournament.
All the champions, even ones like Palmer, Nicklaus and Woods who went
on to become outstanding professionals, view winning the Amateur as a
defining moment in their careers. After reading these remarkable accounts,
it's easy to see why."
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