Final Rounds: A Father, a Son, the Golf Journey of a Lifetime

Dobson, James

ISBN 10: 0553100033 / ISBN 13: 9780553100037

Published by Bantam Books, New York, 1996

About this Item

First Edition. First Printing with full number line 1 through 10 noted on the copyright page. Inscribed by Author "To__Best wishes and many happy rounds" and signed Jim Dodson on the Title page. There is also a previous owners gift inscription to the back of the half Title page. Book is Near Fine. Not an ex. library. A nice clean copy. Dust Jacket is Near Fine. It is price clipped. Jacket is in protective BroDart mylar cover. All books shipped same day or next in a box with styrofoam peanuts. Digital images available upon request. All books shipped same day or next in a box with styrofoam peanuts.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Final Rounds: A Father, a Son, the Golf Journey of a Lifetime
• Publisher: Bantam Books, New York
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0553100033
• ISBN 13: 9780553100037
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

James Dodson always felt closest to his father while they were on the links. So it seemed only appropriate when his father learned he had two months to live that they would set off on the golf journey of their dreams to play the most famous courses in the world.

Final Rounds takes us to the historic courses of Royal Lytham and Royal Birkdale, to the windswept undulations of Carnoustie, where Hogan played peerlessly in '53, and the legendary St. Andrews, whose hallowed course reveals something of the eternal secret of the game's mysterious allure over pros and hackers alike.

Throughout their poignant journey, the Dodsons humorously reminisce and reaffirm their love for each other, as the younger Dodson finds out what it means to have his father also be his best friend. Final Rounds is a book never to be forgotten, a book about fathers and sons, long-held secrets, and the lessons a middle-aged man can still learn from his dad about life, love, and family.

Final Rounds is a tribute to a very special game and the fathers and sons who make it so. -->


From the Trade Paperback edition.

About the Author

James Dodson is a regular columnist for Golf magazine and an editor of Departures magazine. His work has appeared in Gentleman's Quarterly, Travel & Leisure, Outside, and numerous other national publications. He won the Golf Writers of America Award for his columns in 1995 and 1996.