The 100 Greatest Ever Golfers - Softcover

Farrell, Andy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 190965342X ISBN 13: 9781909653429

Publisher: Elliott & Thompson, 2013

Synopsis

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. Now in paperback, with a new section featuring rankings for each player

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 career statistics of players from all over the world, including the U.S., UK, South Africa, Europe, and Australia. From Ben Hogan and legendary figures such as Jack Nicklaus, to contemporary greats including Phil Mickelson, this history recounts the lives and achievements of the sport's leading players through fascinating anecdotes and insights into the development of the game across the decades. Arranged by era and with additional sections on the greatest ever drivers, bunker players, and putters, this is the ideal pick-up-and-dip-in book for all golfing aficionados, whatever their handicap.

About this title

About the Author:

Andy Farrell is the author of The Open Championship. Padraig Harrington is a professional golfer who plays on the European Tour and the PGA Tour. He has won the Open Championship twice and the PGA Championship.

Review:

"I have no hesitation in recommending Andy Farrell's fascinating book." —Arnold Palmer

"Debates? There are many. Fun? Just consider his final five pairings in the race for the best through the ages. . . . Who wouldn't pay to follow those matches?" —Sports.com

"An enjoyable read." —Library Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: Elliott & Thompson
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 190965342X
• ISBN 13: 9781909653429
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 284