Table Of Content“A fascinating book that serves not only as a celebration of the finest
exponents of the game since the first Open Championship in 1860 but
also provides a bite-sized history of championship golf.”
THE SPORTS BOOKSHELF
“A book to argue with as well as to learn from. I recommend it
wholeheartedly.”
BRIAN VINER, THE INDEPENDENT
“Enjoyable and informative ... Dip in and you will find characters to
delight and surprise. There is a mixture of the astonishing, the unusual,
the wacky and the uplifting.”
PETER DIXON, THE TIMES
“Everyone’s story is different and inspiring in their own way which is
what makes this wonderful compilation of biographies such a treat. I
could never tire of hearing the stories of our great champions so whether
you are an aspiring golfer or an oldtimer like me who enjoys the history
of the game, I have no hesitation in recommending Andy Farrell’s
fascinating book.”
ARNOLD PALMER
“Hugely informative and entertaining.”
THE IRISH INDEPENDENT
“Enjoyable musings on the legendary figures of the past and present.”
DEREK LAWRENSON, THE DAILY MAIL
“Don’t be put off by the list aspect – this is a cracking book. Not just 100
mini-biographies, but full of good stories and some fantastic quotes.
Farrell also makes some excellent and intriguing left-field picks. Full of
nuggets such as the fact that Hale Irwin won more money heading the
1997 Champions Tour money list than Tiger Woods did topping that
year’s PGA tour.”
DAVE TINDALL, SKYSPORTS.COM
“More than just a list, Andy Farrell’s book asks what qualities are
required to become one of the sport’s greatest ... It’s an easy and
enjoyable read, but also insightful. The short essays about the golfers are
an engaging read, full of stories and quotes that capture the essence of
the players.”
CURIOUS ABOUT GOLF
“An enjoyable read.”
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THE STATE
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Text © Andy Farrell 2011
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CONTENTS
Foreword
Introduction
FROM THE PIONEERS TO THE GREAT TRIUMVIRATE, 1860–1900
Allan Robertson
Willie Park Snr
Old Tom Morris
Young Tom Morris
John Ball
Harold Hilton
Freddie Tait
JH Taylor
Harry Vardon
James Braid
Arnaud Massy
Ted Ray
AMERICAN BIRTH AND THE AGE OF THE EMPEROR, 1900–1930
Willie Anderson
Walter Travis
Jerome Travers
Francis Ouimet
Jim Barnes
George Duncan
Walter Hagen
Gene Sarazen
Bobby Jones
Cecil Leitch
Joyce Wethered
Glenna Collett Vare
NELSON, HOGAN, SNEAD AND THE BABE, 1930–1950
Tommy Armour
Sir Henry Cotton
Lawson Little
Byron Nelson
Ben Hogan
Sam Snead
Jimmy Demaret
Cary Middlecoff
Jessie Valentine
Patty Berg
Babe Zaharias
Louise Suggs
Betsy Rawls
INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION, 1950–1960
Bobby Locke
Flory Van Donck
Norman Von Nida
Peter Thomson
Kel Nagle
Christy O’Connor Snr
Joe Carr
Sir Michael Bonallack
Marlene Stewart Streit
Moe Norman
THE BIG THREE, 1960–1970
Tommy Bolt
Mickey Wright
Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Gary Player
Description:Walter Hagen to Tiger Woods, a fascinating and knowledgeable history of golf through the most talented men and women to have ever played the game Covering the early amateur masters of the game, starting with Old Tom Morris, to the maestros of the Open era, this collection features biographies and c
