Golf's Greatest Championship: The 1960 U.S. Open [Hardcover]

Julian Graubart (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1997

Text and photographs chronicle the full scope of the U.S. Open championship that began with a field composed of the greatest players of the day and ended with graceful Ben Hogan, intense Arnold Palmer, and poweful young amateur Jack Nicklaus vying for the win. 20,000 first printing. Tour.

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Not many sporting events can continue to hold you spellbound long after their completion, but the 1960 Open is one of them. It had everything: a nail-biting charge to victory by Arnold Palmer, the end of an era in Ben Hogan, and the beginning of a legend in Jack Nicklaus. Tension builds hole by hole and stroke by stroke in Julian Graubart's rousingly detailed replay of four of the most exciting days in golf history.

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At Denver's Cherry Hills golf course, the 1960 U.S. Open attracted thousands on the final day to witness one of history's greatest golf events. The legendary Arnold Palmer made golf the kind of game athletes dream about. Palmer, seven stokes behind leader Mike Souchak with 18 holes remaining, shot a 65 and won by one stroke. Here Graubart, whose articles have appeared in Golf Journal, takes the reader thoughtfully and clearly through the dramatic course of events. By winning this tournament, Palmer succeeded Ben Hogan as golf's hero. Replete with insights and information about golf and its times, this account also touches on the Palmer-Nicklaus rivalry in the Sixties and the Senior PGA tour that Palmer and Sam Snead popularized. Recommended for public libraries.?James A. Paxman, Tennessee State Univ., Nashville
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Adult; 1st ed edition (May 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556114893
• ISBN-13: 978-1556114892
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,317,047 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read or giftbook for golf enthusiasts everywhere, July 11, 2010

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This review is from: Golf's Greatest Championship: The 1960 U.S. Open (Paperback)

Golf's Greatest Championship: The 1960 U.S. Open is an in-depth history of a pivotal golf game. On the final two holes of the 1960 U.S. Open, there was only one stroke difference between the three leaders: veteran players Ben Hogan and Arnold Palmar, and talented newcomer Jack Nicklaus. Golf's Greatest Championship brings the close competition to vivid life; the sports narrative remains as captivating today as it was fifty years ago. An excellent read or giftbook for golf enthusiasts everywhere.