He was golf’s version of the Princeton offense.

Short listed for the USGA Herbert Warren Wind Award

  • "In these fast-moving pages and masterfully researched chapters, John Dechant has given a true gift to devotees of both golf and storytelling. Golf history loves its overlooked underdogs, but few are as overlooked or as interesting as Paul Runyan. Little Poison is a book that will have you cheering from the jump."

    Tom Coyne, New York Times bestselling author of “A Course Called Scotland” and “A Course Called America.”

  • "Little Poison is a well-written account of a very interesting man and time in golf history. John Dechant weaves through time and space effortlessly as he details what made Paul Runyan special. The intangible character traits of high performers have always fascinated me. If you love golf, history, and appreciate greatness, this book is for you."

    James Sieckmann, 2018 PGA of America National Teacher of the Year

  • "Little Poison is a wonderful tribute to a golfer whose life and accomplishments deserve such recognition."

    Stuart Shiffman, BookReporter.com

  • "It's a fascinating life and an excellent book."

    Garrett Morrison, The Fried Egg