On a Par With Murder

THE DEADLY SIDE OF FAME

He made the whole world go weak at the knees. With his skill, grace, and innocence, young golfing phenom Buddy Morrow even won over the cynical press Corp And with legions of fans following his every move, Buddy Morrow was headed for the promised land: a victory at this year's U.S. Open on Long Island's famous Shinnecock Hills golf course.

But somewhere between the fairways and the sea, between the fog that rolled in at night and the fates that haunt heroes, tragedy would strike Buddy Morrow and the one person who really knew him. Now legendary golf writer John Morris and his friend, Julia Sullivan, are delving into the life and times of a golfing great. And what they find is a story more amazing than the myth itself: a story of love, loss, and murder....