18 Holes with Bing: Golf, Life, and Lessons from Dad | Dey Street Books

A tribute built on memory and the golf green

18 Holes with Bing is a warm, reflective homage from Nathaniel Crosby to his father, Bing Crosby. The foreword by Jack Nicklaus frames the book within golf history and family storytelling, inviting readers into a life lived at the intersection of sport and character. The narrative invites you to feel the pace of the fairway and the resonance of a family memory that extends beyond the links.

The pages blend on course scenes with intimate anecdotes, offering a sensory sense of the game—from the scent of fresh-cut turf to the crisp sound of a club meeting ball and the friendly banter of a partners’ tee. This is not a manual but a story that highlights how golf can shape conversations, trust, and resolve across generations. It invites readers to imagine the rhythm of a well-worn scorecard becoming a keepsake of shared moments.

What you will discover

• Exclusive recollections of Bing Crosby on the course with icons such as Bob Hope, Dwight Eisenhower, and Louis Armstrong.
• Insights into tournaments Bing created or sponsored, revealing how golf events can build communities and memory.
• An emotional look at father and son, showing how shared golf moments deepen family bonds and strengthen connection.

The book also paints a portrait of a performer who loved golf as much as show business, and of a man who used the game to teach patience, focus, and perseverance. It is a celebration of a life lived with curiosity, humor, and a steady swing.

Who this book is for

• Golf fans who enjoy behind the scenes stories and sport history.
• Fans of classic Hollywood and the Crosby legacy.
• Readers seeking heartfelt family storytelling with a sports backdrop.
• A thoughtful gift for dads, mentors, or anyone who cherishes memorable sports moments.

Read in a single sitting or savor across several weekends, 18 Holes with Bing invites you to relive on course moments, the vitality of a club vibrant with life, and the quiet pride of learning from a father who loved the game as much as life itself.