Historical Dictionary of Golf

Nonfiction, Sports, History, Golf, Reference
Cover of the book Historical Dictionary of Golf by Bill Mallon, Randon Jerris, Scarecrow Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Bill Mallon, Randon Jerris ISBN: 9780810874657
Publisher: Scarecrow Press Publication: January 21, 2011
Imprint: Scarecrow Press Language: English
Author: Bill Mallon, Randon Jerris
ISBN: 9780810874657
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Publication: January 21, 2011
Imprint: Scarecrow Press
Language: English

Golf has been called the greatest of all games, but it has also been derided by none other than Mark Twain as nothing more than a good walk spoiled. Traditional teaching holds that golf originated in Scotland around the 15th century. However, there is historical evidence of games similar to golf being played in the low countries of Europe back in the 13th century. Over the many centuries of golf's evolution, the balls used have changed greatly, as have the clubs, the holes, the courses, and the entire game itself.

The Historical Dictionary of Golf presents a comprehensive history of the game through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, photos, and over 300 cross-referenced dictionary entries on places, teams, terminology, and people, including Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman, Lee Trevino, Jack Nicklaus, Annika Sörenstam, Lorena Ochoa, Phil Mickelson, and, of course, Tiger Woods. Appendixes of the members of the World Golf Hall of Fame, the Major Championships of Golf, the International Team Events, and the Professional Tour Awards are also included.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Golf has been called the greatest of all games, but it has also been derided by none other than Mark Twain as nothing more than a good walk spoiled. Traditional teaching holds that golf originated in Scotland around the 15th century. However, there is historical evidence of games similar to golf being played in the low countries of Europe back in the 13th century. Over the many centuries of golf's evolution, the balls used have changed greatly, as have the clubs, the holes, the courses, and the entire game itself.

The Historical Dictionary of Golf presents a comprehensive history of the game through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, photos, and over 300 cross-referenced dictionary entries on places, teams, terminology, and people, including Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman, Lee Trevino, Jack Nicklaus, Annika Sörenstam, Lorena Ochoa, Phil Mickelson, and, of course, Tiger Woods. Appendixes of the members of the World Golf Hall of Fame, the Major Championships of Golf, the International Team Events, and the Professional Tour Awards are also included.

More books from Scarecrow Press

Cover of the book American Indian Sovereignty and Law by Bill Mallon, Randon Jerris
Cover of the book Historical Dictionary of Russian Literature by Bill Mallon, Randon Jerris
Cover of the book Literary Research and the Literatures of Australia and New Zealand by Bill Mallon, Randon Jerris
Cover of the book Historical Dictionary of Vietnam by Bill Mallon, Randon Jerris
Cover of the book The 50 Greatest Players in St. Louis Cardinals History by Bill Mallon, Randon Jerris
Cover of the book Historical Dictionary of Armenia by Bill Mallon, Randon Jerris
Cover of the book Youth-Serving Libraries in Japan, Russia, and the United States by Bill Mallon, Randon Jerris
Cover of the book Archival Theory, Records, and the Public by Bill Mallon, Randon Jerris
Cover of the book Medieval Fantasy as Performance by Bill Mallon, Randon Jerris
Cover of the book The A to Z of the Gulf Arab States by Bill Mallon, Randon Jerris
Cover of the book The A to Z of the Green Movement by Bill Mallon, Randon Jerris
Cover of the book The A to Z of Prophets in Islam and Judaism by Bill Mallon, Randon Jerris
Cover of the book Starting an Archives by Bill Mallon, Randon Jerris
Cover of the book Historical Dictionary of Modern China (1800-1949) by Bill Mallon, Randon Jerris
Cover of the book Muckrakers by Bill Mallon, Randon Jerris
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy