Michael Bamberger was born in Patchogue, New York, in 1960. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in 1982, he worked as a newspaper reporter, first for the (Martha’s) Vineyard Gazette, later for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After twenty-two years at Sports Illustrated, he is now a senior writer at Golf.com. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Christine.
“Thoughtful . . . Readers will find fascinating gems . . . Mr.
Bamberger goes out of his way to be fair, clearly distinguishing
between what we can know and what we will probably never know. His
speculations about the private Woods, always labeled as such, are
informed by his more than three decades of golf reporting and five
previous books about golf, including one about caddying for a tour
pro. He knows the world of professional golf, and the pressures it
exacts, like few others.”
—John Paul Newport, The Wall Street Journal
“A sensational read . . . [Bamberger is] an outstanding reporter. .
. . The number of insights, stories and well-labeled legends of
hazy lineage are all presented in Bamberger’s inimitable style . .
. The ride is filled with plenty of stellar anecdotes for lovers of
all things golf. . . . Since we have no 2020 Masters to watch,
reliving everything leading up to Tiger’s fifth title is well worth
the ride, even if the road was bumpier than we’d prefer to
recall.”
—Geoff Shackelford
“Insightful and entertaining . . . When it comes to golf writing,
Michael Bamberger is akin to a feel player. The longtime Sports
Illustrated and current Golf Magazine scribe relies on a keen eye
for detail, instincts developed over decades around the game and
innate writing gifts.”
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel
“Love Tiger Woods? Loathe him? There’s something in this book for
everyone. . . . Bamberger is unafraid to look into some of the
darker corners of Woods’ life, including his rumored PED use. The
book ends on a high note, though, with Woods’ unforgettable win in
last year’s Masters Tournament. Bamberger’s writing style is
easygoing and loose-limbed, as smooth and natural-feeling as
Freddie Couples’ swing.”
—Monte Burke, Forbes
“Reading The Second Life of Tiger Woods is like playing a
great golf course without prior knowledge of the holes that lie
ahead. You know they’re going to be good, and in the end, they add
up to something special. To the extent that it’s possible to know
what’s in Tiger’s mind, Bamberger delivers. . . . A terrific
book.”
—Gary D'Amato, Wisconsin Golf
“A fantastic book . . . Bamberger takes a look at Woods’ recent
years with a discerning but empathetic eye and teaches us new ways
to see his most recent journey.”
—Dylan Dethier, Golf.com
“This may be the most insightful and evenhanded book written yet
about one of the signature athletes of the last twenty-five
years.”
—Booklist (starred review)
“Gripping . . . Even non-Tiger fans might find this amazing
comeback story appealing.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Michael Bamberger is the quiet man of golf journalism. He arrives
at scenes, a notebook stuck in his back pocket; he watches,
listens, writes and then departs. Players talk to him and he stores
it away and the reader should be grateful that he does because
there is so much in this book that most people don’t know about
Woods, about golf, about the pro game in the US, about Woods’s
victory in last year’s Masters. Bamberger has a painter’s eye for
detail and a journalist’s ear for a phrase. The story he tells so
elegantly here is packed with detail.”
—The Times (London)
“With compassion and honesty, this book enthrallingly illuminates
the extraordinary yet enigmatic comeback of Tiger
Woods. Bamberger is a wise and resourceful reporter with an
unsurpassed knowledge of the professional game, and he moves
effortlessly between inside-the-ropes stories and human insight. I
raced through this book joyfully, in about the time it takes to
play a round of golf.”
—Joseph O’Neill, author of Netherland
“The consummate Tour insider . . . Bamberger has written a
thoughtful, conscientious, and shrewd assessment of the life of
Tiger Woods. . . . Lively, astute, and vigorously
reported.”
—John Strawn, author of Driving the Green
PRAISE FOR OTHER BOOKS BY MICHAEL BAMBERGER
* Men in Green *
“Maybe the best golf book I’ve ever read.”
—Bill Reynolds, Providence Journal
“I wish Men in Green were about four hundred pages longer than it
is.”
—Jeffrey Toobin, New York Times Book Review
* The Swinger *
“An entertaining, revealing, thought-provoking, and cautionary tale
. . . It provides invaluable insight into the life and times of
Woods.”
—Bill Pennington, The New York Times
* To The Linksland *
“One of the best golf travel books ever written . . . The book
reminds us that the game of golf has many treasures yet to be
discovered.”
—Michael Murphy, author of Golf in the Kingdom
* This Golfing Life *
“The ultimate insider’s view [from] one of the modern game’s
brightest observers and finest writers.”
—Geoff Shackelford, Golf Observer
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