Legendary Caddies of Augusta National

Starting in the 1930s, the Black caddies of Augusta National walked the course with the worlds greatest golfers. This book tells their stories, forever entwined with the history of the game.They used nicknames like Stovepipe, Burnt Biscuits, Skillet, Skinny, and Marble Eye. They worked for presidents of the United States, captains of industry, and the greatest golfers in the world. Their real names were Carl Jackson, Willie Perteet, and Matthew Palmerand they witnessed every great moment, both private and public, at Augusta National beginning in the1930sfrom Gene Sarazen's shot heard 'round the world to Jack Nicklaus winning a record five of his six Masters. Read why Nicklaus said he wouldnt trade caddie Willie Pete Peterson for a million dollars and what Willie Cemetery Perteet really thought of President Eisenhowers golf game. The Black caddies of Augusta National also endured, in their own ways, the racist social order of the sport and at the same time participated, albeit vicariously, in its many thrills. Ward Clayton documents their storieshistory as compelling as the game of golf itself.