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Unwritten in the annals of the sporting world is the story of a man with unlimited potential who was denied his rightful place in the lore of golf. Who was this mysterious golfer with a golden swing and deft touch, who life and career Bobby Jones followed with so much interest? An accused felon fleeing from the law? Why would one of the greatest athletes of all time risk his spotless reputation to help a man he met only once? "Golf's literary rookie of the year" --New York Times, "Veron proves to be a master of fiction." --USA Today, "Dual parts John Grisham and John Feinstein." --Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "If you have ever played one round of golf, and appreciate clear, spare writing with a touch of To Kill A Mockingbird, you will love this book." --Miami Herald -
By Pat Ward-Thomas A book so beautiful and informative about the world's great golf courses that no publisher could afford to put it together today. The New World Atlas of Golf set the standard by taking a uniquely global view of the game and the architects of course design. Large coffee table book with an introductory section on the evolution of the golf course and the master golf course architects. The main body of the book is devoted to the great golf courses of the world grouped by continent. Included are such legendary courses as Turnberry, Muirfield, Pine Valley and Pebble Beach. Layouts, special holes, and the card of each course are included. The final section has a gazetteer of 118 outstanding courses from around the world. -
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By James Spence The only comprehensive guide to the best golf courses in the Asia Pacific region, "The Finest Golf Courses of Asia & Australasia" can be ordered from this site for worldwide shipment. A 296 page hardcover volume featuring over 350 color photographs, objective course reviews, playing tips, course layouts and contact details of the best courses in 13 countries. Countries covered: Australia, New Zealand, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, South Korea & the Philippines. Dimensions 300mm x 270mm. Published December 2005 by The First Shot Press. -
A beautiful collection of color photos of 29 courses designed by the award-winning team of Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry, with essays by Hurdzan. Photos by John and Jeannine Henebry. -
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From esteemed photographer Anthony Edgeworth and author John de St. Jorre. The grandeur (and the people) of 16 extraordinary clubs: + Royal Portrush + Tralee + Waterville + County Louth + Dooks + County Sligo + Ballyliffin + The Island + Enniscrone + Portstewart + Lahinch + Donegal + Carne + Portmarnock + Ballbunion + Royal County Down 9x12 inches, 360 pages in full color. -
By Philip Young This is the true chronicle of what history will remember as the turning point in championship golf, the first Major championship contested on a "public" course, the 2002 U.S. Open at Bethpage Black. Philip Young has recreated this once-in-a-lifetime amazing event in words that will put the readers on the fairways with the players, outside the ropes with the gallery, and behind the scenes with those who brought the Open at the Black to the world. It is told through the words of those that competed, watched, organized, worked and cheered at Bethpage Black. The book format is 6" x 9", 388 pages and contains 20 color photographs of the golf course and property. Foreword by Dave Anderson, Afterword by Rees Jones.QUOTES ABOUT THE BOOK
"In this book, Philip Young has captured the passion of the event. His writings express the depth of emotion and understanding of what this tournament meant... By reading this book, all golfers can relive the 2002 U.S. Open.” -- Rees Jones “It’s dreams. This is what we dreamt about when we were little kids practicing out there and playing in the evening, imagining ourselves winning the U.S. Open.” -- Tiger Woods “… Philip Young so diligently documents in this Open memoir in taking you not only onto the Black course but into the interview tent and telecast.” -- Dave Anderson, The New York Times -
By Philip Young This is the true chronicle of what history will remember as the turning point in championship golf, the first Major championship contested on a "public" course, the 2002 U.S. Open at Bethpage Black. Philip Young has recreated this once-in-a-lifetime amazing event in words that will put the readers on the fairways with the players, outside the ropes with the gallery, and behind the scenes with those who brought the Open at the Black to the world. It is told through the words of those that competed, watched, organized, worked and cheered at Bethpage Black. The book format is 6" x 9", 388 pages and contains 20 color photographs of the golf course and property. Foreword by Dave Anderson, Afterword by Rees Jones.QUOTES ABOUT THE BOOK
"In this book, Philip Young has captured the passion of the event. His writings express the depth of emotion and understanding of what this tournament meant... By reading this book, all golfers can relive the 2002 U.S. Open.” -- Rees Jones “It’s dreams. This is what we dreamt about when we were little kids practicing out there and playing in the evening, imagining ourselves winning the U.S. Open.” -- Tiger Woods “… Philip Young so diligently documents in this Open memoir in taking you not only onto the Black course but into the interview tent and telecast.” -- Dave Anderson, The New York Times -
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By Richard Moorhead and Nick Wynne As a special offer through the Classics of Golf, both the "Golf In Florida (1886-1950)" book and set of 15 postcards are being offered for only $25.00. In 1930, Florida had over 230 golf courses. 72 of these "Golden Age" courses remain today -- 37 are private and 35 are resort/public courses. Since 1940, another 1,200 courses have followed suit as a result of these early trailblazers. Richard Moorhead and Nick Wynne's book "Golf In Florida (1886-1950)" is about the men who pioneered golf course design in Florida, such as Col. John Hamilton Gillespie, the Scottish immigrant who designed the first golf courses in Sarasota, Belleair, Tampa, Kissimmee, Winter Haven, and even Havana, Cuba. Using more than 2,000 historical photographs and entertaining stories, "Golf In Florida" also tells the story about how personalities, such as Britain's Harry Vardon along with Americans like Walter Hagen, Bobby Jones, Johnny Farrell, Ky Laffoon, Patty Berg and others, popularized golf in Florida by playing the courses, promoting real estate deals and bringing droves of people to the Sunshine State to enjoy the game. The soft-bound book, published by Arcadia Publishing in 2008, has 127 pages and measures 6.5" x 9.5". The postcards come in a separate custom package perfect for a gift to your best Florida golfing buddy or can be used as fun correspondence. -
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By Genevieve Hecker Here is America's first book written specifically for women golfers. This 1904 classic authored by Genevieve Hecker has advice that is still valid today. -
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By Geoffrey S. Cornish and Dr. Michael J. Hurdzan. At 192 pages, in full color, this is a unique and authoritative work. It features essays on the history and literature of course design and a comprehensive description (alphabetically by author) of hundreds of books and pamphlets on all aspects of the subject. The authors give each book a qualitative "H/C" rating. -
By Michael Corcoran
There are few moments in sports when it is clear to one and all that a torch has been passed. The 1977 Open Championship at Turnbury was one such event. The weather was uncharacteristically warm, British golf fans bared their pink skin to the unfamiliar sun, and the course played hard and fast. Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson were tied after the first two rounds. Nicklaus shot a blistering 65-66 over the last two days to post a 72-hole score that set a tournament record; but Watson, paired with Nicklaus over those fateful 36 holes, looked Jack in the eye and shot 65-65 to win by a stroke. Author Michael Corcoran takes the drama of this rare moment in golf history and brings it to vivid life. He draws on his interviews with competitors, caddies, commentators, and spectators to tell the magnificent story of this epic duel in all the rich detail any fan of golfing drama could ask for. Duel in the Sun is an unforgettable tale of the rise of a hero and the grace of an older champion welcoming him to the summit of the game. -
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By Michael Schaefer. He has collected golf stamps for over 25 years and played 120 different courses during 20 golf pilgrimages to the British Isles. Schaefer put together a unique addition to golf literature that looks at the game in the smallest of all art forms, the postage stamp. From over a thousand golf stamps around the world, Schaefer has reproduced 35 stamps depicting actual golf holes and combined them into an eclectic golf course. Another 17 stamps in the book represent golfers in a philatelic Hall of Fame. The copy is informative and chock full of great facts (even for those who think they have seen it all) about these great golf course holes and personalities. The author states that , "In addition to its glue, there is a story behind every stamp." We thought friends of Classics of Golf would enjoy his book -- "A Small Display of Golf Courses", which was published in 2006. The hard cover 6"x8" books we have for you are all numbered and signed by the author, and are available for only $20.00. Some notable quotes on the book: Jack Whitaker, host of Shell's Wonderful World of Golf -- "This charming book combines two of life's great pastimes into one marvelous golf journey that made me think of Franklin D. Roosevelt, a serious stamp collector and, before stricken with polio, and ardent golfer...how he would have loved this book, as I know you will too." James W. Finegan, author of "Where Golf is Great" -- "Delightfully informative in its own special way and nonstop fun, Mike Schaefer's clever linkage of stamps and golf holes (both from around the world) is the gift book for the golfer who has everything." John Capers, from the International Philatelic Golf Society -- "For a golfer and a stamp collector, this book is absolutely enchanting."
