In 'King of Clubs,' a high-stakes world of golf becomes the backdrop for a thrilling exploration of ambition and rivalry. As talented professionals navigate the challenges of the sport, personal secrets and fierce competition intertwine to create an electrifying narrative. Readers are drawn into the clandestine dealings that threaten to disrupt the game and the lives of those involved. With every swing and clash, the stakes rise, leading to unexpected twists that keep you on the edge of your seat. This gripping tale reveals not just the spirit of competition, but the heart and soul of those who dare to be the best.
By Robert H. Dedman, Debbie DeLoach
Published: 1999
"In the world of high stakes and hidden agendas, only those who dare to play the hand they are dealt can truly claim the title of King."
Born to a poor family in Arkansas, Robert Dedman formed his life goal at the age of eighteen -- he would make $50 million by the age of 50 and give $1 million a year to charity. Now 72, Dedman has achieved his goal...and much, much more. Today, Robert Dedman is one of the most successful developers in the private dub industry. Billionaire philanthropist and chairman of Club Corporation International, he has given more than $26 million to Texas and Florida universities. His "three-in-one" golf club concept has earned ClubCorp assets worth more than $3 billion, averaging revenues of $1.2 billion a year. But Dedman is about more than money and golf courses. His personal ideals and philosophies are molded by his studies of classical poetry, Browning, Shakespeare and Kipling. And his philanthropic nature and healthy lifestyle have been influenced by his desire to be a well-balanced person. While Dedman may seek material success, his primary goal is richness in life. King of Clubs is a candid and revealing account of how life is worth more than a bank balance, how true wealth is a matter of Spirit.
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King of Clubs
By Robert H. Dedman, Debbie DeLoach
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