For the Love of Golf: An A-to-Z Primer for Golf Fans of All Ages - Hardcover

Klein, Frederick C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1572437510 ISBN 13: 9781572437517

Publisher: Triumph Books, 2005

Synopsis

Expressing the passion felt for golf using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, this tribute to the sport explores immortal icons in a fresh and humorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts and amusing illustrations of some of the most famous names in golf history, including Jimmy Demaret, Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Vijay Singh, Sam Snead, Lee Trevino, and Tiger Woods.

About this title

From the Publisher:

"This book tells golf’s story in rhyme, text, and wonderfully executed drawings. It’s a story I think everyone will like, youngsters especially, and I’m proud to be part of it." —From the Foreword by Arnold Palmer

From the Inside Flap:

Golf’s worldwide popularity has never been greater than it is today. Millions of new players take up the game annually, and droves of viewers park in front of their televisions each weekend to watch today’s stars compete for record purses. The sport has been around for centuries, and its lure is so powerful that in its birthplace in Scotland during the 15th century, golf was temporarily banned for fear that the population was becoming obsessed to the point of compromising its military responsibilities. That obsession lives and breathes today as weekend hackers and scratch players of all sizes, shapes, and ages flood the growing number of courses around the globe each day. The professional game also has never been stronger or more popular than it is today, with numerous tours for men, women, seniors, and juniors all over the world. The flagship PGA Tour is at the absolute pinnacle of its popularity right now, with a resurgent Tiger Woods heading the list of the world’s top players, including Phil Mickelson, Vijay Singh, Ernie Els, and scores of other players who compete for new championships nearly 12 months of the year. This colorful, fun tribute to the game of golf celebrates the achievements and spirit of these great players and those players before them who built and shaped the sport’s unparalleled traditions. Each letter of the alphabet showcases a golf icon, from the sports’ birthplace at St. Andrews to one of the game’s female pioneers in Babe Zaharias; from legends like Hogan, Nicklaus, and Palmer, to contemporary superstars such as Mickelson, Singh, and Woods. Each player, event, or memorable moment is brought to life on these pages through the brilliant illustrations of renowned artist Mark Anderson and the lyrical text of former Wall Street Journal columnist Frederick C. Klein. The end result is an engaging and enlightening experience for all ages, as energizing as a walk around Augusta National and as rewarding as an under-par round at Pebble Beach.

About this edition

• Publisher: Triumph Books
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1572437510
• ISBN 13: 9781572437517
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Anderson Mark