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From the award-winning journalist and coach: a biography of “the ‘Rain Man’ of golf. It’s a character drama. It’s an underdog story” (Barry Morrow, Academy Award–winning screenwriter).

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In The Feeling of Greatness, second edition, golf coach Tim O’Connor updates his previous biography of the late great,…

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1 author picked The Feeling of Greatness as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

The other factual book out there on Moe that provides insight into the man and his world. In addition to the stories of Moe, you also get clippings and photos that add to its delight. A wonderful look at his life and career and most importantly you hopefully walk away having learned something not only about him specifically, but about the complexities of his world.

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