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 While some of his fans remember many of the key shots down the stretch that enabled Mickelson to slip on the green jacket, two books have been written about the subject. And much more. “One Magical Sunday: But Winning Isn’t Everything” by Mickelson and Donald T. Philips is a hole-by-hole account of Mickelson’s final round that gives readers an all-access pass into the mind of one of golf’s great players. (Who knew that Mickelson mused on solar eclipses during his round or that he equated wedge shots with Mozart?) The book also introduces readers to the most influential figures in Mickelson’s life: his family. By now, every golf nut has seen his wife, Amy, and their three daughters around the 18th green on a Sunday when Mickelson is in contention. After reading “One Magical Sunday,” it’s clear to see why Mickelson always walks the course with a smile on his face. Another book — “Endurance: Winning Life’s Majors the Phil Mickelson Way” by David Magee — portrays Mickelson as the Everyman: a talented golfer who has attained success by working hard, making adjustments and not letting the competition get the better of him. It took Mickelson 47 attempts to win his first major, and had he not recognized that his game needed changing Magee argues, he might still be known as “The Best Player Never.” Like “One Magical Sunday” Magee stresses the importance of family in Mickelson’s life, but while the former book is written for golfers, Magee hopes “Endurance” will appeal to business professionals as well. Both books are available online at www.amazon.com. — Charlie Schroeder |
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