LIV and Let Die

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Alan Shipnuck, the New York Times bestselling author, returns with a major work of insider reporting on the intense battle for professional golf's future between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-funded LIV Golf League. Over the past two years, professional golf has been embroiled in conflict, with Shipnuck serving as a trusted correspondent. Following his bestselling book on Phil Mickelson, he now focuses on the controversial rise of LIV Golf, which has drawn criticism and made villains of many top players. In this account, Shipnuck provides real-time insights, drawing from extensive conversations with players, caddies, executives, and more, to reveal the chaotic dynamics of this pivotal moment in golf history. His unparalleled access allows him to present rich portraits of key figures like Greg Norman, Rory McIlroy, and Tiger Woods, while exploring the implications of LIV Golf's vast financial backing from Saudi Arabia. The book delves into the moral complexities faced by players and the deeper struggles within the sport, highlighting the personal and business tensions between the PGA loyalists and the LIV camp. Shipnuck's fearless reporting unearths previously unknown details about secret meetings that reshaped the sport's future, making this the definitive account of a transformative era in golf. LIV and Let Die is a lively, engaging narrative that reads like a thrilling exposé.