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Are You Kidding Me?

The Story of Rocco Mediate's Extraordinary Battle with Tiger Woods at the US Open

13 minJohn Feinstein, Rocco Mediate

What's it about

Ever wonder what it takes to stare down the greatest competitor of your generation and almost win? Uncover the mindset of a true underdog who pushed a legend to his absolute limit in one of golf's most epic and unforgettable showdowns. You'll get a raw, inside look at the 2008 U.S. Open through the eyes of Rocco Mediate. Learn the mental strategies he used to stay focused under immense pressure, how he managed his emotions hole by hole, and the unfiltered story of his 91-hole battle against a hobbled Tiger Woods.

Meet the author

John Feinstein is one of America's most acclaimed sports journalists and the 1 New York Times bestselling author of over forty books, including the sports classic A Season on the Brink. His unparalleled access and deep understanding of the athletic mindset allowed him to uniquely capture Rocco Mediate's voice and perspective for this book. Feinstein's masterful storytelling brings to life the human drama and extraordinary resilience behind one of golf's most unforgettable underdog stories.

Are You Kidding Me? book cover

What's it about

Ever wonder what it takes to stare down the greatest competitor of your generation and almost win? Uncover the mindset of a true underdog who pushed a legend to his absolute limit in one of golf's most epic and unforgettable showdowns. You'll get a raw, inside look at the 2008 U.S. Open through the eyes of Rocco Mediate. Learn the mental strategies he used to stay focused under immense pressure, how he managed his emotions hole by hole, and the unfiltered story of his 91-hole battle against a hobbled Tiger Woods.

Meet the author

John Feinstein is one of America's most acclaimed sports journalists and the 1 New York Times bestselling author of over forty books, including the sports classic A Season on the Brink. His unparalleled access and deep understanding of the athletic mindset allowed him to uniquely capture Rocco Mediate's voice and perspective for this book. Feinstein's masterful storytelling brings to life the human drama and extraordinary resilience behind one of golf's most unforgettable underdog stories.

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