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OverviewWhen golfers first hit the green it certainly wasn't well-lawned and well-tended. Players simply waltzed into the wilderness and took whatever sandtraps and water hazards nature could throw at them, thwacking those balls with good grace across the skyline. Today golf is a grand and peaceful sport with a dash of high society about it. But what happened in between? Golf, A Very Peculiar History takes a sideways look at one of this nation's greatest exports, tracing its history from the earliest ball-in-hole games right up to the scandals that rock its current celebrities and tournaments, with a fair few mulligans in between. From its origins as a strictly men-only, exclusive sport, golf has matured a great deal through the ages and has distanced itself from the elitist pursuit it once was, today allowing players from all creeds and sexes. This book takes a look at how these prejudices have (sometimes) been overcome. Just remember, it's not always the caddie's fault... Full Product DetailsAuthor: David ArscottPublisher: Salariya Book Company Ltd Imprint: Book House Dimensions: Width: 10.10cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 15.20cm Weight: 0.200kg ISBN: 9781907184758ISBN 10: 1907184759 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 01 February 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsA few reasons to play golf; A few reasons not to play golf; Introduction: Teeing Off; Up hill and down dale; The tools for the job; Members only; Pleased to meet you; Golfing greats; Blame the caddie; A chapter of accidents; Bad manners; Literary golfers; Golf timeline; Finding out more; Glossary; IndexReviewsAuthor InformationDavid Arscott, a former newspaper journalist and BBC producer/presenter, has written more than 50 books, including several in the Very Peculiar History series for Book House. He lives in Lewes with his wife Jill and their three teenagers - the youngest of his brood of seven. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |