Unfriended

This is Ted Bishop's mini-memoir in which he describes his tenure and achievements as President of the PGA of America, his impeachment, the prologue as well as the aftermath. It is packed with juicy titbits. Even though this is a memoir of sorts, it doesn't read like a standard autobiography. Instead, it reads like a long vindictive riposte against those who plotted his downfall for making what it seemed like a sexist remark.

There are segments in the book which seem constructed poorly, some passages end abruptly without any warning, and some sentences seem disjointed with no relation to the previous one. But that doesn't mean the book is bad. If you can look past the shoddy editing, the book is enjoyable.

Notwithstanding the poor editing, the book is more than just sour grapes. It is an expose on media's double-standards. It is an expose on the highest echelons of corporate golf, the cloak-and-dagger society amongst the power hungry pawns of the PGA of America. It is a lesson on political correctness, and if the American elections are any indicator of political correctness, this book reveals hypocrity of those who make as well as condone sexists & deragatory remarks. It is a sad reminder that we still live in a world that is inherently patriarchal and that gender-equality still has a long way to go. There's plenty of juicy, behind-the-scenes bits to keep you glued to the book.

Mr Bishop describes the drama, his fall from grace, with poigancy and simple language that is accessible to all, even those who are not familiar with the game of golf.

I recommend this book to golfers. For non-golfers, it is average book.