Promotional Information

This comprehensive biography of Tiger Woods looks at where he came from, his sports accomplishments and philanthropic efforts, and the effect he has had on sports history, marketing, and broadcasting.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword Introduction Concise History Timeline: Events in the Life of Tiger Woods Chapter 1 Early Life Chapter 2 Parents Chapter 3 Early Competition Chapter 4 Pioneers Chapter 5 The Record Chapter 6 Impact Epilogue Bibliography Index

About the Author

Lawrence J. Londino is professor and chair of the department of broadcasting at Montclair State University.

Reviews

Mandatory for all Tiger Woods fans, this impressively detailed, 232-page biography also offers a brief overview of broadcasting and sports, and the relationship between professional athletes and their financial sponsors, making it an ideal and very highly recommended addition for school and community library American Biography collections.
*Midwest Book Review*

For high school students, Londino (broadcasting, Montclair State U.) presents a biography of golfer Tiger Woods that traces his life and career through the 2009 PGA championship (for this edition). It documents the roles and lives of his parents, his upbringing and early life, accomplishments, and philanthropic activities including the Tiger Woods Foundation, along with the contributions of early African American golfers who paved the way, the history of broadcasting and sports, and the relationship between Woods and sponsors. His recent marital problems are covered in the epilogue.
*Reference & Research Book News*