Golfing in Northern Ireland.
Norther Ireland: W. & G. Baird, ca. 1955. 100p. illustrated wrappers. Hard to find Nash title. Nash former secretary to Royal Portrush and an Irish authority. More
New Arrivals
The Golf Book of East Lothian.
Edinburgh, Scotland: SPA Boks and East Lothian District Council, 1967. 516p / 34p. Green Cloth. appendix Reprint of the Large Paper edition limited edition number 86/500. Slipcase. More
A History of Royal St. Georges Golf Course
Sheffield, England: Peter Hill, 1987. 79p illustrated wrappers. Modest History of this Grand course, first course to host The Open outside of Scotland. Library stamp to top edge, unusual stamp, but all the better for not spoining the book. D&J H17110. More
A History of the Royal Co. Down Golf Club.
Belfast: Belfast News-Letter Limited, Belfast, 1958. 90p, wrappers. a very hard to find and significant club history. Royal Co. Down rated consistently in the top 3 courses in the United Kingdom. Stunning condition, near fine. D&J H13360. More
Alwoodley Golf Club 1907 - 2007; The First 100 Years
Leeds: Privately Printed, 2007. 144p, cloth green. Limited edition of 500 copies only. One of England,s finest inland courses, and a very earlier Alister Mackenzie design, he was a founder member of the club and its first secretary. privately printed and probably only distributed for the members and guests. D&J..... More
1892-1992 Auchterarder Golf Club Centenary
Auchterader: Privately published, 1992. 58p. cloth. Dust jacket. Proud club, recently becoming 18 holes and building a new club house in 1990. More
The Royal Burgess Golfing Society of Edinburgh 1735-1985, 250th Anniversary Celebration.
Edinburgh: Privately Printed, 1985. 48p, illustrated wrappers. Scarce book recording The oldest society in the worlds history. With compliments of the Royal Burgess Golfing Society slip laid in. D&J R18850. More
Dunbar Golf Club: A Short History 1794-1980
Dunbar: Privately Printed, 1980. 33p, card wrappers. D&J D43600. More
The Carnoustie Story.
Scotland: Donald Ford Images, 2006. NEEDS EDITING 128p, cloth oblong. A long overdue history of the Carnoustie Golf Links, located in Scotland. A comprehensive history of this storied links. Gives a history from the early days of Carnoustie. Also has separate chapters on each of the Open Championships held at Carnoustie..... More
The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. (quartet / tetraology)
Grant Books, 1998. 4 Volumes produced for the Royal and Ancient Golf Clubs 250th celebration. Volume 1 Challenges & Champions 1764-1883 316/1750 Volume 2 Champions & Guardians 1884-1939 825/1775 Volume 3 Traditions & Change 1939-2004 Ltd ed. 13081754 Volume 4 Art and Architecture of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club published 1997 edition No..... More
One Hundred Years New; A History of the New Golf Club, St. Andrews
ST. Andrews: Privately Published, 2003. 221p, green cloth. Foreword by Arnold Palmer. Written by Mackie, designed by Harper. Popular and important St. Andrews club, housed of the 18th Fairway. More
The History of Ganton Golf Club 1891-2006
Ganton, Yorkshire: Privately Printed, 2006. 142p. cloth 1st ed. ltd 335/1550 Fine inland course, host to the Ryder Cup, Walker Cup and many more tournaments. More
The Royal Birkdale Golf Club "Another 25 Years"
Droitwich, Worcestershire: Grant Books, 2015. 104p. cloth. Limited edition. 800 copies only. 125 year history of this great course. great book in its own right and a must have for any owner of Johnson's Centenary history. More
The Golf House Club Elie.
Scotland: Privately printed, 1975. 158p. cloth. One of the most interesting opening tee shots in golf, players use a telescope about 40 feet high to see if the fairway is clear! Important history of one of the truly natural Links courses of Fife. Home of the Great james Braid! D&J..... More
Golf on Gullane Hill.
Scotland, Privately Printed, 1982. 68p. Cloth. Scarce 1st edition. Illustrated from photographs, reproductions, course maps, etc., plus a colour plate from a painting of Gullane Links painted by J. Smart in 1888. Blue cloth, spine lettered in gilt, pictorial jacket with a wrap-around colour scene. First Edition. Signed by the author..... More
Golf on Gullane Hill.
Scotland, Privately printed, 1996. 67p, cloth limited edition. 5th edition ENLARGED. signed 358/500 copies. A CELEBRATION OF 100 YEARS OF GULLANE GOLF CLUB. D&J B2110. More
Golf on Gullane Hill.
Scotland, Privately printed, 1985. 67p, cloth limited edition. 2nd edition 138/500 copies. A CELEBRATION OF 100 YEARS OF GULLANE GOLF CLUB. D&J B2110. More
Game at Golf
Scotland: Partick Press, 1987. 21p, quarter leather. limited edition 32/70 The scarce 1791 poem is reproduced. Published for friends of the press. Hardest of David Hamilton's titles to find, but essential to complete the collection. Inscribed from the author. D&J H4000. More
The Thorn Tree Clique
Scotland: Partick Press, 2001. 31p quarter leather. 103 of 280 copies on Zerkall mould-made paper. First Edition. A fascinating biography of Kerr, as well as the interesting history behind his important work on East Lothian. D&J H4210. More
Rev. John Kerr The Sporting Padre.
Scotland: Partick Press, 1989. 40p quarter leather. With 6 tipped-in facsimiles (2 are folding) from photographs, documents, etc.; plus a saddle-sewn booklet (with marble paper covers) "The Provenance of the Golf-Book," laid inside rear pocket, as issued. original cream cloth-backed marbled boards, paper cover label. Presentation copy of 90 copies..... More
Champions & Guardians, The Royal and Ancient Golf Club 1884-1939
Cutnall Green: Grant Books, 2001. 286p, leather. slipcase. Volume 2 Champions & Guardians 1884-1939 256/275 One of the most important golf history publications ever produced, years in the making, The definitive history of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews a must for anyone interested in golf's roots. Letter..... More
Battlefield of the Best:the historic golfing glories of Musselburgh, a Musselburgh manuscript.
Malden, MA: Renlux Publishing, 1999. 174p, dec. cloth ltd. ed. 53/200 copies. Hard to find title. Signed and inscribed to Archie Baird by author. D&M D11470. More
Lochend Golf Club 125 Years; From Leith Links to The Tinny
Edinburgh: Privately printed, 2016. 128p. wrappers. Important history, the club played on Leith Links along with The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers. More
The Worst Golf Course EVER; Coldham Common, a History of Cambridge Golf Club 1869-1919
Morrison, 2016. 168p. cloth 6th oldest club in England. Bernard Darwin famously described it as the "The worst course I have ever seen!" it was featureless and frequently waterlogged; the hazards included an active rifle range; and golf was only permitted there in the harsh winter months. Inscribed to Archie..... More
Helensburgh Golf Club; A celebration of the first 100 years
Helensburgh: Privately printed, 1993. 101p. cloth. D&J S34570. More