I've read numerous books on Jones, Hagen, Hogan, Nelson, Snead, Palmer, and Nicklaus...
After reading those books, I came away feeling like I knew those players better than I know the players that I've followed over the years during my lifetime of following the game.
If you're a fan of the game, and in particular - if you're a fan of the rich history of the professional side of the game - some of these books go much further than the current-day 2-minute post-round interview, or whatever they might decide to post on social media.
Granted - some authors are better than others... but after awhile you figure out who the really good writers are, those who not only capture the essence of who those players were (both inside and outside the ropes) but can also capsulize the entirety of their subjects in a thorough manner.
I find it frustrating that a lot of so-called "fans" of the game today aren't remotely interested in reading about the many characters who played the game back in the day, outside of googling their names on the internet to get the condensed, convenient CliffsNotes version that only requires 3 minutes of their attention spans. But... to each their own.
Lots of history, lots of interesting stories, for those who are genuinely fans of the history of the game.