Firsts, Lasts & Onlys of Golf
Author | : Paul Donnelley |
Publisher | : Hamlyn |
Total Pages | : 137 |
Release | : 2010-10-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780600622550 |
ISBN-13 | : 060062255X |
Rating | : 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: From Rabbit Wars waged on St. Andrew's famous Old Course to the rebellion that interrupted a Royal round, this tome is packed with facts that will tantalised and enthral. Delve into this extraordinary showcase of Firsts, Lasts and Onlys from the world of golf, and discover a myriad of incredible stories, including: The first golfer to win both the US Open and US Amateur Championship in the same year. The last ill-fated player to have been struck by lightening on Tour. The only instance of a tournament being halted by locusts.With 200 witty anecdotes portraying the undisputed and unexpected legends of the sport, you are sure to lose yourself in the most enthralling golf miscellany since records began!