King of Clubs: The Great Golf Marathon of 1938
"Jim Ducibella has always brought humor and style to both his writing and his reporting, andKing of Clubsis an example of that. There’s no doubt in my mind that those who read it will feel the same way as I do long before they finish the book."—John Feinstein, author ofA Good Walk Spoiled,The Majors, andA Season on the Brink"Jim Ducibella exhibits the same skill, insight, and attention to detail in reporting the incredible story of Smith Ferebee’s golf marathon as he displayed in two decades of covering the Washington Redskins."—Joe Gibbs, Pro Football Hall of Fame coach and owner, Joe Gibbs Racing"We live in an age of sport where we feel we have seen it all and heard it all. Not so fast, my friend! Jim Ducibella has unearthed a remarkable story. If it happened today, it would be the talk of the print, broadcast, and Internet worlds! Don’t bet against Ferebee, and don’t bet against Ducibella bringing you this incredible story with a reporter’s keen eye for detail and a mesmerizing writing style that makes this a sports lover’s page-turner. Amazing golf history!"—Bob Rathbun, eight-time Emmy Award–winning play-by-play announcer, Fox Sports Net"That special synergy between playing golf and a good wager come together in Jim Ducibella’s talented storytelling inKing of Clubs. This piece of golf Americana adds to the true passion and lore of the game. It is a wonderful read!"—Amy Alcott, member of the World Golf Hall of Fame"Jim Ducibella knows how to tell a story, and he has a great one to tell in the saga of marathon golfer Smitty Ferebee. He takes us along on the cross-country adventure, introducing several fascinating characters along the way."—Scott Donaldson, author ofJohn Cheever: A BiographyandFitzgerald and Hemingway: Works and Days