The Golf 100

A spirited ranking of the greatest players of all time

Michael Arkush

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Ebury Spotlight
03 May 2025

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A rollicking ranking of the greatest golfers of all time, past and present, brimming with the intimate stories and perspective only a longtime golf writer like Michael Arkush can muster.

So, who's the best of 'em all? Tiger Woods? Jack Nicklaus? Bobby Jones? Ben Hogan? Golf fans will disagree until the end of time, but one thing is certain- For well over 100 years, the sport has provided its share of spectacular careers and indelible moments. And what about fan favorites such as Phil Mickelson, Nancy Lopez, and Lee Trevino? Where do they rank on the list? Or modern players like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Jordan Spieth, Nelly Korda, and Justin Thomas. Did they make the final cut-and if so, where?

In a joyride through golf history itself, New York Times bestselling author Michael Arkush establishes a ranking system that places a heavy emphasis on the game's major championships and profiles the most accomplished and impactful golfers ever-men and women, known and unknown. Arkush captures the flair, as well as the flaws, of athletes who are intensely competitive, funny, peculiar, or larger-than-life. Crafted from hundreds of interviews and longtime relationships developed over a quarter century, The Golf 100 is an immensely entertaining read.

By: Michael Arkush
Imprint: Ebury Spotlight
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 241mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 593g
ISBN: 9781529966329
ISBN 10: 1529966329
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 03 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Michael Arkush has written or co-written sixteen books, including bestsellers with Scottie Pippen, Phil Jackson, and Sugar Ray Leonard. A former staff writer for the Los Angeles Times, he has also contributed to The New York Times and The Washington Post. He lives in California with his wife, Pauletta.

Reviews for The Golf 100: A spirited ranking of the greatest players of all time

What we have here is the most fun, comprehensive argument settler—and starter—in the history of golf. Have at it! -- Mark Frost, author of The Greatest Game Ever Played and co-creator of Twin Peaks An engrossing collection of vignettes featuring 100 of golf’s historically important champions. Michael has written a gem. -- David Fay, Executive Director of the United States Golf Association Every golfer should buy this book and let the arguments begin about who's best, but you better be as knowledgable to defend your choices as Michael Arkush is with his. -- Ron Shelton, director of Tin Cup Some people are skilled writers, some are dogged reporters. Michael Arkush, for as long as I’ve known him (which is a long time,) has always been both. In The Golf 100, he again marries fluid prose and effortless storytelling with deep and solid research to attack one of golf’s favorite bar-room arguments; such an easy read, I was done before I knew it and only wanting more. -- Jimmy Roberts, Emmy Award-winning broadcaster