A Game of Golf; a book of Reminiscences
London: Hutchinson, 1933. 254p cloth, illustrated. introduction by Bernard Darwin. 1st IK edition. This is one of the classic Biography's of golf and particularly American history. D&J O6370. More
Autobiography
Self explanatory, not many of the greates did their own writing, J.H. Taylor, Harold Hilton to name but a few attempted their own stories. Most have turned to the skills of a professional writer.
Fifty Years of Golf: My Memories.
London: T. Fisher Unwin Ltd, 1921. 224p. Cloth. Fine autobiography of the long time St. Andrews pro. First printed in June 1921. This the second edition published just a month after the first. Fair only, spine damaged, pages complete, priced accordingly. D&J K7060. More
Valderrama The Ryder Cup Years 1992-1997
Spain: Privately Published, 1997. 219p. Leather. Limited commemorative volume copy No. 117 of maximum 500 copies, though we feel it was less as so few of these books come onto the open market. Superb photographic, fascinating story of Patino's dream of hosting the Ryder Cup, this along with Ballesteros as..... More
Fifty Years of Golf.
Far Hills, New York: U.S.G.A., 1985. 229p. cloth plus ads. 1340/1500 Classics of golf reproduction of Hutchinson's life. Hutchinson's Autobiography of a very full and fascinating life in golf's early days. Hutchinson contested the first three Amateur Championship finals and the 1903 event winning two, the 1886 and 1887. He..... More
Down The Fairway.
London: George Allen & Unwin, 1930. 239p, cloth. Foreword by Grantland Rice. Illustrated with plates from photographs. tan and green cloth lettered in gilt. Third UK Trade Edition. A classic golf biography, one of the best ever written, by the best ever to play the game? Often rated the best..... 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, 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
My Life and Soft Times.
London: Cassel & Company Ltd., 1971. 366p cloth 1st Edition. First edition. Autobiography. presentation copy 1972 signed by Longhurst. D&J L16210. 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
Green Memories.
London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1928. 332p. Green cloth. Illustrated with several plates from photographs, including frontispiece portrait of the author. Spine lettered in gilt. First Edition. Darwin's first autobiography three more would follow. D&J D5320. More
After the Ball, Merry Memoirs of a Golfer.
London: Hurst & Blackett, 1931. 320p. decorative cloth. D&J H12670. 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
Fifty Years of Golf.
London: Country Life, 1919. 229p. cloth plus ads. Hutchinson's Autobiography of a very full and fascinating life in golf's early days. Hutchinson contested the first three Amateur Championship finals and the 1903 event winning two, the 1886 and 1887. He left a huge contribution to the literal world, various subjects..... More
Fifty Years of Golf.
London: Country Life, 1919. 229p. cloth plus ads. Hutchinson's Autobiography of a very full and fascinating life in golf's early days. Hutchinson contested the first three Amateur Championship finals and the 1903 event winning two, the 1886 and 1887. He left a huge contribution to the literal world, various subjects..... More
My Golfing Reminiscences
London: James Nisbet, 1907. 247p. cloth. Autobiography of possibly the greatest amateur to play the game, winning two Open titles, four Amateur and a U.S. Amateur title. A small but very strong player who took great detail in addressing the ball. The book was written in the towards the end..... 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
Chick Evans Golf Book.
New York, United States of America: Thos E. Wilson and Co., 1921. 343p. cloth. Biography every one should have read. D&J E8620. 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 World That Fred Made.
London: Chatto & Windus, 1955. 256p. c;oth. Dust Jacket. Darwin's final autobiography. We can consider ourselves fortunate to have such a record of golf's premier journalist. D&J D7510. More
Drive for Show and Putt for Dough
New York: Harper Collins, 1997. 197p. cloth. Memoirs of a Golf Hustler. More
Dai Rees on Golf
London, England: Duckworth and Co., 1959. 176p. cloth. Foreword by Bernard Darwin. Autobiographical instructional. Rees a stalwart British (Welsh) golfer, either side of World War II, Rees Captained the famous 1957 winning British Ryder Cup team at Lindrick, along with his 9 appearances for the British team making him one..... More
Valderrama The First Ten Years
Spain: Privately Published, 1995. 135p. Leather. Boxed. Limited commemorative volume copy No. 197/maximum 500 copies, though we feel it was less as so few of these books come onto the open market. Superb photographic, fascinating story of Patino's purchase and creation of his Valderrama, the Volvo Masters, golf museum. Nesr..... 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
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 is My Game.
London: Chatto & Windus, 1961. 270p, cloth 1st UK edition of this classic. D&J J10030. More