Queens of the Green

Twenty Icons Who Changed the Game of Golf

De: Sana Harada

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Discover the remarkable stories of the women who turned a quiet game into a global revolution.

In the world of professional sports, few journeys are as inspiring, gritty, and transformative as the rise of women’s golf. From the early days of "Founding Mothers" playing for meager purses to the modern era of million-dollar sponsorships and worldwide television coverage, the fairways have seen a century of unparalleled drama.

Queens of the Green: Twenty Icons Who Changed the Game takes you inside the ropes to meet the legends who defined the sport. This isn't just a book of statistics; it is a collection of twenty deeply human portraits—stories of triumph over prejudice, the pursuit of technical perfection, and the relentless drive to be the best in the world.

Inside this volume, you will discover:

• The Pioneers: Meet Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Patty Berg, the powerhouses who built the LPGA from nothing.
• The Technical Masters: Go behind the scenes with Mickey Wright and Beth Daniel, whose swings were the envy of every golfer on the planet.
• The Barrier Breakers: Experience the courage of Althea Gibson, who integrated the tour, and Se Ri Pak, who sparked a national movement in South Korea.
• The Modern Superstars: Follow the rise of the current greats, from the machine-like dominance of Annika Sörenstam to the record-breaking sprint of Nelly Korda and the "Stanford Phenom" Rose Zhang.
• The Mental Giants: Learn the secrets of the "Silent Assassin" Inbee Park and the resilient spirit of Patty Sheehan.

Whether you are a scratch player, a weekend warrior, or a fan of great biographies, these stories of resilience, grace, and excellence offer a front-row seat to the greatest moments in the history of the game.

The green is calling.

Step onto the first tee and meet the queens who made the game what it is today.