Publisher's Synopsis
The Great Callaway Putter Heist: A True Story of Corporate Greed and Corruption in the World of Golf describes how PGA Professional Clark Collins, and his business partner, got caught up in a perfect storm between a corrupt company and their own corrupt lawyers. The world's largest golf company committed grand theft when it stole Clark Collins' Perfect Putter invention. That grand theft, which is ongoing, has translated into more than a billion dollars in sales, hundreds of millions in profits, and accolades for the company.This book is an exposé of the greatest scandal in golf history, credits the actual inventor of the putter that revolutionized golf, and spotlights invention theft as an American scandal. Collins' interactions with numerous PGA Professionals, golf icons like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Ely Callaway provide colorful insights into their lives. It also adds a revealing, but disturbing chapter to the otherwise "pristine" history of golf.Clark's David versus Goliath story is a tribute to his grit and tenacity to hold the bad guys accountable for their arrogance and criminal behavior. His trials and tribulations to bring forth his putter invention and his intense journey for justice will appeal to millions of golf and sports enthusiasts; plaintiff and defense attorneys; business and law students and professors; and everyone concerned with curtailing unbridled corporate greed and crime.
