For many years Rick Reilly was a writer for Sports Illustrated. His award-winning essays were deservedly famous. Now he has written Commander in Cheat, subtitled How Golf Explains Trump.
I am not a golfer, but I know that you don’t kick a ball out of the rough or throw it out of the sand trap or drive your cart on the greens or substitute your ball for your opponent’s when it lands in a better spot. Golf is a sport that depends more than most on personal integrity, since there are no refs accompanying a foursome.
Reilly has golfed with Trump, interviewed pros and friends who golfed with Trump, interviewed his caddies, talked to golf architects who designed some of his courses, and analyzed his tweets about his triumphs. [And they are always triumphs]. It is amazing how Trump lies, cheats, sues, holds grudges, brags, and exaggerates. Did I mention lying? .
The book is short and very funny, but ultimately scary. It is published by Hachette Books. I recommend it.
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