Good Bounces & Bad Lies

by Ben Wright

John Bentley Wright had no idea what life had in store for him when he was given a hickory-shafted mashie for his tenth birthday. That day began his love affair with the game of golf, and it would be golf that would love him in return. With his silky British accent and a gift for painting a scene with words, Ben Wright traveled the world covering the game he adored and met the people who make the headlines.Good Bounces and Bad Lies covers the peaks and valleys of Wright's brilliant and often controversial career in the media. From his breakthrough interview in 1954 with British Open champion, Peter Thomson, to his own 1995 interview that cost him his career at CBS. Fascinating memories from going AWOL from the British Army in 1953 to see Hogan play at Carnoustie, to the many intimate conversations with the great writers and players from over four decades of sport. His articulate prose and ability to tell a tale are unrivaled, as his wit and intellect fill these pages. It has been said that Wright has lived the life of six men -- Good Bounces and Bad Lies proves that he has.

304 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1999

Reviews

[Paul Hyde · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ben Wright was on tv commenting on golf most of my life. His book has so many stories about his life in golf and socializing that it is truly amazing. Book was a little long but truly enjoyable ride thru golf stories of my life.

[Don Gorman · Rating 2 out of 5]

(1 1/2). I used to enjoy Ben Wright's work when he was a commentator on the golf broadcasts. This book is also enjoyable, at times. Who knew all these sports guys were such bad drunks? Like a bunch of drug addled rock stars or something, these guys just drank and drank and drank. Some of the stories in here are pretty amazing, some boring to tears. It just goes to show how hard it is to make a memoir/autobiography a really good book.

[Mike · Rating 2 out of 5]

A book for the golf nut. Has lots of facts and trivia about the daily life around the professional golf tour. It is a book you can pick up and read at any time because it lacks any plot. I've used some of the info to impress golf friends!

[Eli · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting background on golf and the life of a T.V. announcer. Ben Wright tells all about his career.