Story Of Golf (Hardcover)

by George Peper (Author)

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Amazon.com Review
Exactly how and where the Royal and Ancient Game began is as lost as a tee shot drowned in the muck at the bottom of Rae's Creek. But conversely, so much of golf's rich history has been carefully preserved. Born as the companion volume to the PBS documentary, the elegantly illustrated Story of Golf begins at the beginning, conjecturing on where the game's seed was first planted; then it moves briskly to golf's 1744 codification in Scotland, which is where the fun really starts. From there, the game is a stage for one colorful character and plot twist after another, and pretty much all find their way into Story's pages, from the Tom Morrises (Old and Young) straight down the middle to Tiger Woods. Naturally, there are stops along the way to consider the importation of the game into the United States and its more recent globalization; its rich amateur tradition and transition to the professional game; the LPGA and Senior tours; the impact of racism and sexism; the evolution of course design, equipment, and rule changes; and unforgettable moments from tee to green like Francis Ouimet's improbable 1913 U.S. Open victory, Bobby Jones's Grand Slam, Gene Sarazen's double eagle, Arnold Palmer's miraculous 1960 charge up Cherry Hills, and the overall achievement of Jack Nicklaus. Thoroughly researched and entertainingly presented, about the only thing missing is a positive ID on the first Scotsman ever to break a brassie over his knee out of sheer golfing frustration. --Jeff Silverman

Product Description
A lavishly illustrated history brings to life the full, rich history of the game of golf, from its earliest forms in medieval Europe to the development of a modern, televised play. 250 full-color photos.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: TV Books (April 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575000393
• ISBN-13: 978-1575000398
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 10.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #849,583 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars What a hole-in-one!, May 14, 1999

By A Customer

This book is like your caddie on the history of the game. It takes you back to St. Andrews where it all started and then documents the birth and evolution of Golf in America--the game, the equipment, and the players. You get to meet all the great golf architects like C.B. Macdonald and all the great classic players like Gene Sarazen (who just passed away). Turns out Bobby Jones was worshipped in Scotland! The author wraps historical anecdotes in with some gorgeous color shots of courses from Augusta to Winged Foot. A must-read for true Golf fans!