In “Rainmaker,” Hughes Norton, a pioneer golf agent, pulls back the curtain on the unprecedented influx of money into the sport. Norton details the exhilarating highs and devastating lows of representing golf’s biggest names, including Tiger Woods and Greg Norman, with honesty and insight.
This tell-all memoir offers a rare glimpse into the world of mega-million dollar deals and the complex personalities behind them. Norton doesn’t shy away from sharing the personal toll of his high-flying lifestyle, revealing the ethical dilemmas and regrets that came with his success.
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“At the height of his career, agent Norton enjoyed a million-dollar salary, first-class travel around the globe, and a lavish lifestyle akin to his A-list clients. However, this dizzying success came at a steep price.”
Co-written with George Peper, a seasoned golf journalist, “Rainmaker” is a breezy yet compelling read. It is published by Simon & Schuster as a cautionary tale and a fascinating look at the cutthroat world of sports agents. For aspiring Jerry Maguires and golf enthusiasts alike, this book is a must-read.
