"The Unconquerable Game": Nicholas Callaway in Conversation with Sean McManus

Nicholas Callaway and Sean McManus discuss Ely Callaway's posthumous memoir, The Unconquerable Game: My Life in Golf and Business. Ely Callaway was the visionary founder of Callaway Golf Company. He began his memoir in the 1990s and it was completed by his son, Nicholas Callaway, and co-editor Andrew Moorhead. This memoir captures Ely's unique voice, values, and spirit, offering invaluable wisdom on the unconquerable games of golf, business, and life. 

Ely Reeves Callaway Jr. (1919–2001) was an American entrepreneur who left an indelible mark on the golf industry. After successful careers in textiles and winemaking, he founded Callaway Golf Company in 1982, revolutionizing the game with innovative equipment like the Big Bertha driver. Ely's philosophy of combining quality, innovation, and a passion for the game made him a beloved figure among golfers worldwide.

Nicholas Callaway is an internationally renowned publisher, app developer, television producer, brand creator, art gallerist, writer, photographer and teacher with more than 40 years at the leading edge of contemporary media and design. He is the Founder and CEO of Callaway Arts & Entertainment, a content-driven, intellectual property creation and production company across all media platforms, with headquarters in New York City.

Sean McManus, the son of sportscaster Jim McKay, was named president of CBS Sports in November 1996. Here, he negotiated broadcast rights deals for major American sports, such as the National Football League, the NCAA, the PGA Tour and more. McManus was named president of CBS News in October 2005 and served concurrently as president of sports. McManus stepped down from his position as Chairman of CBS Sports in April 2024. He was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame in 2010 and the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2016.

Elm Street Books will be onsite selling The Unconquerable Game: My Life in Golf and Business.