The Tumult and The Shouting.
New York: A.S. Barnes and Co. Inc., 1954. Illustrated edition, nice Jacket. More
Autobiography/Biography
An important category, and can in itself become a very satisfying collection of book's.
Most of the succesfull players and writers have set their life's work to paper, some with the aid of a ghost writer. To be enjoyed by many for generations to come. Often very enlightening golf in different stages of its development.
Collecting signed biography's can give a deeper feeling of uniqueness.
Tiger Woods The Makings of a Champion.
New York: St. Martins Press, 1997. 240p, cloth. D&J R14890. More
Thirty Years of Championship Golf.
New York: Prentice Hall, 1950. 276p, cloth. Introduction by Robert T. Jones. Jr. Rare double signed copy, inscribed by Sarazen and Wind. D&J S3550. More
Thirty Years of Championship Golf.
New York: Prentice Hall, 1950. 276p, cloth. Introduction by Robert T. Jones. Jr. D&J S3550. More
Golfing Reminiscences.
London: Mills and Boon, 1924. 254p. Illustrated (59) with plates from photographs, including frontispiece portrait of the author with her facsimile autograph, original gilt-lettered navy blue cloth. Early references to the ladies open championship. Seldom seen title. D&J S40450. More
Golfing Reminiscences.
London: Mills and Boon, 1924. 254p. Illustrated (59) with plates from photographs, including frontispiece portrait of the author "Auntie Mabel" with her facsimile autograph, original gilt-lettered navy blue cloth. Early references to the ladies open championship. Seldom seen title. D&J S40450. More
Golf: My Life's Work.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1943. 236pp cloth. Introduction by Bernard Darwin. Autobiography of Taylor's career. One of very few war time publication's. This is a must read book for anyone interested in the development of golf from its early days. Scarce in War time Dust Jacket. D&J T2980. More
Golf: My Life´s Work.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1943. 236p cloth. 2nd edition printed in June 1943, 1st was printed in May 1943. Introduction by Bernard Darwin. Autobiography of Taylor's career. One of very few war time publication's. This is a must read book for anyone interested in the development of golf from its early days..... More
Taylor on Golf.
London: Hutchinson, 1903. 328p. Illustrated with 48 plates from photographs specially taken for this work, including frontispiece with "Taylor's Grip." original gilt-decorated green cloth, lettered in gilt, top edge gilt. Classic title, instruction, autobiography, course upkeep, ladies golf, club directory, championship courses are just some of the subjects covered in..... More
Portraits and Biographies of Heroes and Heroines of Sports and Pastime
London: Geo. Newnes Limited, 1896. 140p. decorative cloth. Beautifully produced book, amongst other sports there are 18 entries of golf, mainly player biographies, but some courses, including Horace Hutchinson, J.H. Taylor, Harold H. Hilton, North Berwick Links. A worthy addition to a golf library. ; Ex-Murdoch library. More
Sam, The Autobiography of Sam Torrance, golf's Ryder Cup winning Hero
London: BBC, 2003. 256pp Nicely signed, very good read. More
Golfing Memories and Methods.
London: Hutchinson, 1933. 255p, plus ads. cloth. Scarce dust Jacket. 1st edition, and very scarce 1st impression. Maybe the greatest lady golfer, retiring early only to come back to a famous St. Andrews victory. As Darwin says, "she is wise to give us memories as well as methods". Additional cut signature..... More
Gene Sarazen, A Champions Story.
Far Hills, New Jersey: U.S.G.A., 1992. 16pp, illus. wrapps. Very well written short biography. Recent vintage but very hard to find. D&J W17920. More
Gene Sarazen, a Champion's Story.
Far Hills, New York: United States Golf Association, 1992. 16pp illus wrapps. very well written short biography. Recent vintage but very hard to find. D&J W17920. More
Woosie My Autobiography
London: Collins, 2002. 315p, cloth. Nicely signed by the Masters champion. A swing ahead of its time. More
This Life I've Led: My Autobiography. as told to Harry Paxton
London: Robert Hall, 1956. 242p, cloth. 1st UK ed. Must read autobiography of the greatest woman athlete of all time. Inspiring. D&J Z1240. More
This Life I've Led: My Autobiography. as told to Harry Paxton
New York: A.S. Barnes and Company, 1956. 242p, cloth. 1st US edition. Must read autobiography of the greatest woman athlete of all time. Inspiring. D&J Z1240. More
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The Parks of Musselburgh
Droitwich, Worcestershire: Grant Books, 1991. 154p, cloth. limited edition No. 228/750 Important history of this influential family, Willie Park Senior winner of the first Open of 1860. D&J A2525. More
The Who´s Who of Golf.
England: Orbis, 1983. 381p, cloth. Informative volume, with brief mainly player biographys. D&J A6110. More
Golf Gurus.
United States of America: Taylor Publishing, 1996. 214p, cloth. Interesting look at todays teaching experts, Harmon, Flick, Leadbetter, Ballard, McLean etc... plus a chapter on the History of teaching. D&J B7600. More
John Ball of Hoylake.
Droitwich, Worcestershire: Grant Books, 1989. 108p, cloth ltd. ed. of 1800 copies signed by John Behrend, John Graham, Bob Grant and Michael Hobbs. D&J B11140. More
Knave of Clubs
London, England: Stanley Paul, 1961. 158p, cloth. Autobiography of 4 time Ryder Cuper, and rather outspoken pro. Which can be confirmed by reading this book. D&J B28410. More
Golf Club Maker: Thomas Carruthers 1840-1924
Dunfermeline: Cualann Press, 2004. 222p card covers. Biography and history of this great club maker. D&J C6370. More