Golf [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. For millions of golf enthusiasts, this book is a fascinating illustrated history of the sport. It opens with the beginnings of the game in the Scottish town of St. Andrews, illustrated by some of the earliest known golf photography. The Victorian era is illustrated in detail with images of the British Open Championship and pictures that show the huge popularity of the sport in the late 19th century. The spread of golf beyond Britain's shores is discussed in a major chapter on the rapid rise of American golf from the turn of the century. Women's golf is not forgotten and changing social attitudes to the game are illustrated.

Golf, Used [Paperback]