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
The Eternal Summer: Palmer, Nicklaus and Hogan in 1960, golf's golden year.
Dallas, Texas: Taylor publishing, 1992. 214p, cloth, foreword by Dan Jenkins. D&J S1870. More
The Lost Masters
New York: Atria Books, 2005. 251p, cloth, memorable Masters, Roberto de Vicenzo's Masters... almost. D&J S1870. More
I was There; A Life in Golf
Glasgow: Original Printing Company, 2000. 88p, cloth Limited edition No. 33/150 Signed by the Author. This is the cloth edition, and thus scarce, copies of the paperback edition are more common. More
The Education of a Golfer.
London: Sportsman Bookclub, 1964. 248p. cloth. Autobiography of 82 PGA tournament winner Snead, remarkable journey. D&J S26920. More
Shark The Biography of Greg Norman
London: Partridge Press, 1998. 288p. Cloth. Signed by the author. autographed post card from the author included. More
Par Excellence
St Andrews: The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, 2018. 198p. cloth. Biography of Britainsgreatest amateur golfer, both onand around the golf course. Sir Michael's contribution to golf is unparalleled, and is a story to inspire and respect. 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. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. 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..... 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..... More
Golf: My Life´s Work.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1943. 236p cloth, 1st edition 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. Good clean contents, boards somewhat..... More
Taylor on Golf.
London: Hutchinson, 1905. 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
Taylor on Golf.
London: Hutchinson, 1902. 328p. 2nd edition. 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..... 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
An Enduring Passion; My Ryder Cup Years
St. Ives: Mainstream Publishing, 2010. 238p, cloth. More
Sam, The Autobiography of Sam Torrance, golf's Ryder Cup winning Hero
London: BBC, 2003. 256pp Nicely signed, very good read. More
Sam, The Autobiography of Sam Torrance, Golf's Ryder Cup winning Hero
London: BBC, 2003. 256p, cloth, very good read. More
Travers Golf Book.
New York: Macmillian Publishing, 1913. 242p. cloth. published June 1913 twice. With 48 illustrations, mostly plates from photographs, a diagram and a colour tinted frontispiece with tissue-guard. 7½x5¼, gilt-lettered and decorated green cloth, pictorial cover label. First Edition. Traver's played a large part in the development of golf in America..... More
The Life of Tom Morris, with glimpses of St Andrews and its golfing celebrities.
London: Werner Laurie, 1907. 334p. Dec. cloth. Illustrated with plates from photographs, including frontispiece. 21.8x14 cm. (8½x5½"), original pictorial green cloth stamped in white, light blue, black and red-orange, spine lettered in gilt, front cover lettered in black. First Edition. Biography of Scotland's most famous golfer, and now a classic..... More
The Life of Tom Morris, with glimpses of St Andrews and its golfing celebrities.
London: Werner Laurie, 1907. 334p. Decorated cloth. Illustrated with plates from photographs, including frontispiece. 21.8x14 cm. (8½x5½"), original pictorial green cloth stamped in white, light blue, black and red-orange, spine lettered in gilt, front cover lettered in black. First Edition. Very Fine condition, almost no loss of paint to the..... More
My Golfing Life.
London: Hutchinson, 1933. 281p, dark green cloth, gilt-lettered spine. First Edition. Vardon looks back at his outstanding career. To date the record winner of the Gold Medal, SIX time Open Champion. Classic autobiography, and hard to find. D&J V3040. More