Golf
A Very Peculiar History
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2011
Book House (Verlag)
978-1-907184-75-8 (ISBN)
Book House (Verlag)
978-1-907184-75-8 (ISBN)
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Quirky, illustrated exploration of the history of one of the most popular and lucrative ball games, from its modest beginnings in Scotland to the American invasion and beyond. Features famous quotes and fascinating facts about 'the goff'.
When golfers first hit the green it certainly wasn't well-lawned and well-tended. Players simply waltzed into the wilderness and took whatever sandtraps and water hazards nature could throw at them, thwacking those balls with good grace across the skyline. Today golf is a grand and peaceful sport with a dash of high society about it. But what happened in between? Golf, A Very Peculiar History takes a sideways look at one of this nation's greatest exports, tracing its history from the earliest ball-in-hole games right up to the scandals that rock its current celebrities and tournaments, with a fair few mulligans in between. From its origins as a strictly men-only, exclusive sport, golf has matured a great deal through the ages and has distanced itself from the elitist pursuit it once was, today allowing players from all creeds and sexes. This book takes a look at how these prejudices have (sometimes) been overcome. Just remember, it's not always the caddie's fault...
When golfers first hit the green it certainly wasn't well-lawned and well-tended. Players simply waltzed into the wilderness and took whatever sandtraps and water hazards nature could throw at them, thwacking those balls with good grace across the skyline. Today golf is a grand and peaceful sport with a dash of high society about it. But what happened in between? Golf, A Very Peculiar History takes a sideways look at one of this nation's greatest exports, tracing its history from the earliest ball-in-hole games right up to the scandals that rock its current celebrities and tournaments, with a fair few mulligans in between. From its origins as a strictly men-only, exclusive sport, golf has matured a great deal through the ages and has distanced itself from the elitist pursuit it once was, today allowing players from all creeds and sexes. This book takes a look at how these prejudices have (sometimes) been overcome. Just remember, it's not always the caddie's fault...
David Arscott, a former newspaper journalist and BBC producer/presenter, has written more than 50 books, including several in the Very Peculiar History series for Book House. He lives in Lewes with his wife Jill and their three teenagers - the youngest of his brood of seven.
A few reasons to play golf; A few reasons not to play golf; Introduction: Teeing Off; Up hill and down dale; The tools for the job; Members only; Pleased to meet you; Golfing greats; Blame the caddie; A chapter of accidents; Bad manners; Literary golfers; Golf timeline; Finding out more; Glossary; Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.2.2011 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Very Peculiar History |
| Zusatzinfo | Illustrations, black and white |
| Verlagsort | Brighton |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 101 x 152 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Golf |
| Sonstiges ► Geschenkbücher | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-907184-75-9 / 1907184759 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-907184-75-8 / 9781907184758 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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