Walking with Friends: An Inspirational Year on the PGA Tour | Gallery Books

Discover a Year of Golf, Grit, and Genuine Connection

Gallery Books presents Walking with Friends, a candid, deeply human account of D.J. Gregory’s extraordinary journey across the PGA Tour. From a love of golf that began in childhood to a life that defies expectations, this book blends behind-the-scenes moments with heartfelt reflections.

A Story of Courage, Community, and the Joy of the Game

Diagnosed with cerebral palsy as an infant, D.J. faced multiple surgeries, learned to walk with a cane, and pursued higher education in sports management. In 2008, his dream shifted from spectator to participant: he would travel the country and walk with a different player at each event—every hole, every round.

What follows is not a single biography, but a tapestry of experiences: the hush of early morning greens, the camaraderie of tour friends, the hum of the crowds, and the quiet triumphs that arrive between tee times. Readers will meet dedicated teammates, gracious hosts, and fellow enthusiasts who remind us why we love the game.

• Experience the energy of PGA Tour venues through fresh, intimate scenes that put you on the fairway with each step.
• Feel the emotional resonance of perseverance, friendship, and the pursuit of a personal dream.

Two sections of the book highlight the practical beauty of following a passion: the planning that goes into a road life on tour and the daily rituals that make a year on tour feel both demanding and rewarding.

• Know what to expect when you’re traveling the country for golf: schedules, travel, and the people who make the journey memorable.
• Appreciate how small moments—handshakes, shared meals, a grateful nod—refresh the spirit and renew motivation.

Walking with Friends invites fans who live for the game, dreamers who act, and friends who stand by us through the journey of life. It’s a celebration of possibility, illustrated with real, relatable moments that never overpromise but always invite curiosity and empathy.