Golf From The Times

Bernard Darwin is one of the most revered golf writers of all time. This early collection of his best essays'from the London Times'paints a unique historical picture of golf as it was exploding onto the sporting scene around the world. In a highly entertaining look at golf just before the Golden Age, Darwin profiles the leading players; reviews the intricacies of golf instruction; examines great matches; thoughtfully analyzes the finer points of course design and architecture; reviews some of the games legendary layouts, such as Hoylake, Westward Ho!, Royal St. Georges, and St. Andrews; and addresses many issues critical to the game after the turn of the century. Golf from the Times is a must-have for every fan of great golf writing, and mandatory reading for anyone interested in golf history. A title in the Rare Book Collection.Darwin, Bernard is the author of 'Golf From The Times', published 2004 under ISBN 9781587261756 and ISBN 1587261758.