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Scotland's Gift, Golf

Reminiscences by Charles Blair Macdonald

by C. B. Macdonald ...

Scotland’s Gift, Golf is a masterpiece of early golf literature, written by the Father of American Golf Course Architecture, C.B. Macdonald. Considered by historians to be the most important book ever written on early American golf, this book details the birth of golf in the United States in the late nineteenth century and the formation of the U.S.G.A. in 1894.In addition to a detailed summary of ... Read more

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Scotland’s Gift, Golf is a masterpiece of early golf literature, written by the Father of American Golf Course Architecture, C.B. Macdonald. Considered by historians to be the most important book ever written on early American golf, this book details the birth of golf in the United States in the late nineteenth century and the formation of the U.S.G.A. in 1894.In addition to a detailed summary of
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Methods of Early Golf Architecture

The Selected Writings of C.B. Macdonald, George C. Thomas, Robert Hunter

by C.B. Macdonald, George C. Thomas, Robert Hunter ...

Series Book 2 - Methods of Early Golf Architecture
"Methods of Early Golf Architecture" features selected writings from premier architects C.B. Macdonald, George C. Thomas, and Robert Hunter. With precision and detail, these visionaries discuss each element of golf course design, and no detail is left untouched. Methods of Early Golf Architecture Includes:- Characteristics of a Golf Architect- Psychology of Design- Deciding Where to Build- The ... Read more

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"Methods of Early Golf Architecture" features selected writings from premier architects C.B. Macdonald, George C. Thomas, and Robert Hunter. With precision and detail, these visionaries discuss each element of golf course design, and no detail is left untouched. Methods of Early Golf Architecture Includes:- Characteristics of a Golf Architect- Psychology of Design- Deciding Where to Build- The
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Tommy's Honor

The Story of Old Tom Morris and Young Tom Morris, Golf's Founding Father and Son

by Kevin Cook ...

In the tradition of Seabiscuit, the riveting tale of two proud Scotsmen who beat all comers to become the heroes of a golden age—the dawn of professional golf. This essential golf history is now a major motion picture.Bringing to life golf’s founding father and son, Tommy’s Honor is a stirring tribute to two legendary players and a vivid evocation of their colorful, rip-roaring times.The Morrises ... Read more

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In the tradition of Seabiscuit, the riveting tale of two proud Scotsmen who beat all comers to become the heroes of a golden age—the dawn of professional golf. This essential golf history is now a major motion picture.Bringing to life golf’s founding father and son, Tommy’s Honor is a stirring tribute to two legendary players and a vivid evocation of their colorful, rip-roaring times.The Morrises
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The Theory and Practice of Gamesmanship

or The Art of Winning Games Without Actually Cheating

by Stephen Potter ...

“What is gamesmanship? Most difficult of questions to answer briefly. 'The Art of Winning Games Without Actually Cheating' – that is my personal 'working definition'. What is its object? There have been five hundred books written on the subject of games. Five hundred books on play and the tactics of play. Not one on the art of winning.”Stephen Potter has used his extensive experience as a master ... Read more

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“What is gamesmanship? Most difficult of questions to answer briefly. 'The Art of Winning Games Without Actually Cheating' – that is my personal 'working definition'. What is its object? There have been five hundred books written on the subject of games. Five hundred books on play and the tactics of play. Not one on the art of winning.”Stephen Potter has used his extensive experience as a master
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The Pug Who Bit Napoleon

Animal Tales of the 18th & 19th Centuries

by Mimi Matthews ...

From Victorian cat funerals to a Regency-era pony who took a ride in a hot air balloon, a collection of history's quirkiest—and most poignant—animal tales.Meet Fortune, the Pug who bit Napoleon on his wedding night, and Looty, the Pekingese sleeve dog who was presented to Queen Victoria after the 1860 sacking of the Summer Palace in Peking. The four-legged friends of Lord Byron, Emily Brontë, and ... Read more

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From Victorian cat funerals to a Regency-era pony who took a ride in a hot air balloon, a collection of history's quirkiest—and most poignant—animal tales.Meet Fortune, the Pug who bit Napoleon on his wedding night, and Looty, the Pekingese sleeve dog who was presented to Queen Victoria after the 1860 sacking of the Summer Palace in Peking. The four-legged friends of Lord Byron, Emily Brontë, and
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Tom Morris of St. Andrews

The Colossus of Golf 1821-1908

by David Malcolm, Peter E. Crabtree ...

This is the first biography in over 100 years of the great Tom Morris of St Andrews, who presided over one of the most illustrious periods in the history of golf, who - more than anyone before or since in any game - stamped his individual character upon his sport and how, in large measure, made golf what it is today.Born in a humble weaver's cottage in St Andrews in 1821, by the time of his death ... Read more

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This is the first biography in over 100 years of the great Tom Morris of St Andrews, who presided over one of the most illustrious periods in the history of golf, who - more than anyone before or since in any game - stamped his individual character upon his sport and how, in large measure, made golf what it is today.Born in a humble weaver's cottage in St Andrews in 1821, by the time of his death
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Golf

An Unofficial and Unauthorized History of the World's Most Preposterous Sport

by Henry Beard ...

As a serious player, a high handicapper, or simply a baffled onlooker to the awesome nonsense that is golf, have you ever wondered why, say, the golf balls have dimples, and the tee is both the thing you stick in the ground and the place you hit from, and the hole is so small, and the courses have all these big pits full of sand where any sane person would put grass?Well, so did noted humor writer ... Read more

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As a serious player, a high handicapper, or simply a baffled onlooker to the awesome nonsense that is golf, have you ever wondered why, say, the golf balls have dimples, and the tee is both the thing you stick in the ground and the place you hit from, and the hole is so small, and the courses have all these big pits full of sand where any sane person would put grass?Well, so did noted humor writer
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The Immortal Bobby

Bobby Jones and the Golden Age of Golf

by Ron Rapoport ...

Acclaim for The Immortal Bobby"Just when you think there is nothing new to be said or written on the subject of Bob Jones, Ron Rapoport comes along and proves that theory completely untrue. The Immortal Bobby is wonderfully reported and superbly written."--John Feinstein, author of A Good Walk Spoiled and Caddy for Life"The story of Bobby Jones's singular life is one of the most fascinating in ... Read more

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Acclaim for The Immortal Bobby"Just when you think there is nothing new to be said or written on the subject of Bob Jones, Ron Rapoport comes along and proves that theory completely untrue. The Immortal Bobby is wonderfully reported and superbly written."--John Feinstein, author of A Good Walk Spoiled and Caddy for Life"The story of Bobby Jones's singular life is one of the most fascinating in
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The Golf Courses of the British Isles

by Bernard Darwin, Harry Rountree, Ben Crenshaw, Robert Oakley ...

Take a golfing journey with Harry Rountree and Bernard Darwin as they travel the classic courses of Scotland, England, Ireland & Wales on a trip unparalleled in golfing history. Rountrees 64 exceptional watercolours, oils & charcoals, along with Darwin's prose will bring you back to the time when Old Tom Morris, Allan Robertson, James Braid, Edward Ray and others were the European standard ... Read more

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Take a golfing journey with Harry Rountree and Bernard Darwin as they travel the classic courses of Scotland, England, Ireland & Wales on a trip unparalleled in golfing history. Rountrees 64 exceptional watercolours, oils & charcoals, along with Darwin's prose will bring you back to the time when Old Tom Morris, Allan Robertson, James Braid, Edward Ray and others were the European standard
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The Bull Terrier in Sport And Show - History & Anecdote

by Tony Read ...

This fascinating book contains a collection of out of print articles from the pens of well known writers concerning the history, origins and anecdotes of the Bull Terrier. The book's one hundred and seventy pages, complete with illustrations, contains many chapters concerning :- History of the Breed - Showing - Breeding - Dog Fighting - Rat Pits - Ear Cropping - Miniature Bull Terriers - Coloured ... Read more

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This fascinating book contains a collection of out of print articles from the pens of well known writers concerning the history, origins and anecdotes of the Bull Terrier. The book's one hundred and seventy pages, complete with illustrations, contains many chapters concerning :- History of the Breed - Showing - Breeding - Dog Fighting - Rat Pits - Ear Cropping - Miniature Bull Terriers - Coloured
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The Complete Golfer

by Harry Vardon ...

In "The Complete Golfer," Harry Vardon presents an authoritative compendium of golf techniques that seamlessly merges practical advice with philosophical reflections on the game. Written with clarity and precision, this seminal work delves into the intricacies of golfing, encompassing everything from swing mechanics to mental strategies for success on the course. Vardon's distinctive literary ... Read more

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In "The Complete Golfer," Harry Vardon presents an authoritative compendium of golf techniques that seamlessly merges practical advice with philosophical reflections on the game. Written with clarity and precision, this seminal work delves into the intricacies of golfing, encompassing everything from swing mechanics to mental strategies for success on the course. Vardon's distinctive literary
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Bobby's Open

Mr. Jones and the Golf Shot That Defined a Legend

by Jack Nicklaus, Steven Reid ...

TIMES BRITISH SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 201325th June 1926. Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club is hosting the world's oldest and most prestigious golf tournament - The Open Championship. A stellar field of players has assembled from both sides of the Atlantic hoping to claim victory, including Walter Hagen, Harry Vardon and a rising young amateur from the USA, Bobby Jones.Already a winner of the US ... Read more

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TIMES BRITISH SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 201325th June 1926. Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club is hosting the world's oldest and most prestigious golf tournament - The Open Championship. A stellar field of players has assembled from both sides of the Atlantic hoping to claim victory, including Walter Hagen, Harry Vardon and a rising young amateur from the USA, Bobby Jones.Already a winner of the US
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