The New Encyclopedia of Golf: The Definitive Guide to the World of Golf--Courses, Champions, Characters, Traditions (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Brian D. Morgan (Author)

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First published in 1991, this illustrated reference book has been updated and expanded to include the latest international tournaments and notable golfers as well as new championship courses. Golf journalist Campbell, a native of Scotland the birthplace of golf traces the history and lore of the game in this volume, which includes hundreds of full-color photographs and a new introduction on the modern game and its players. Full-color maps and walk-the-course commentaries complement an A-Z section on the world's great golf courses. Featuring 100 golfing champions, the updated Hall of Fame section profiles golf legends such as Harry Vardon, Bobby Jones, and Jack Nicklaus as well as today's stars: Tiger Woods, David Duval, Lee Westwood, and Sergio Garcia. This newly revised edition also features highlights of the last decade, with up-to-date statistics, developments in the women's game, and the top golf architects and designers of the modern game. Recommended for most public libraries. Peter Ward, Smithtown Lib., NY
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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The ultimate golf book, indispensable for all golf lovers. (Amateur Golf) ...the perfect companion for anyone with a passion for golf. (Miami Golf Magazine)

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: DK ADULT; 3 edition (September 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789480360
• ISBN-13: 978-0789480361
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 10.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,695,669 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate Guide to Golf, September 28, 2002

By	Rebecca Johnson "SeasonedwithLove.com" (Washington State) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

This is not a guide to technique, it is more of a reference book. This newly updated and expanded version also includes the latest international tournaments and elebrated names as well as new championship courses.

I'll let you guess who's picture is on the first page.

The Contents Include:

The Early Game
The Modern Game
Championship Courses of the World
The Hall of Fame
Records and Reference

If you want to know about the history of golf, where championships are held and who is famous in the game of golf, there is absolutely nothing like this book!

Some of the great features include:

Modern Club Design
Women in Golf
The evolution of the Golf Ball (Featheries and Gutties)
How Clubs are manufactured
Championship Records

~The Rebecca Review