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Golf History Books

Golf History Books

Our golf history books range from books about competitions like the Ryder Cup and individual golf clubs to sweeping histories of different aspects of golf and of the sport in its entirety. There are several books about the oldest golf club in the world, St Andrews, for example. Many are relatively modern golf history books, which do their job extremely well. The apotheosis of these golf histories may be Harry Stirling Crawford Everard's superb history of the club: A History of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club St Andrews, 1754 - 1900. First published in 1907, this golf history book was the first golf book to use full colour illustration.

Our golf history books cover all continents too. A recent history of the US Open is extremely interesting and informative. Some have described (including us!), 'The Story of American Golf: its Champions and Championships' as the best ever book written on golf in America. A bold claim...and a fascinating book by American writer, Herbert Warren Wind, a close friend of his British counterpart, Bernard Darwin...who wrote, of course, the classic, 'A History of Golf in Britain' among many other of his golf books.

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THE ABERDEEN GOLFERS: RECORDS AND REMINISCENCES

A look at early golf in the Aberdeen area, later focusing on the history of the Aberdeen Golf Club. An important book on golf in Scotland. 4to. 168pp. Limited edition 146/150. Rebound in green leather

£550.00

THE AMATEUR - THE STORY OF THE AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 1885-1995

A chronological illustrated history, published to mark the centenary of the premier amateur golf tournament 8vo. 255pp. Dust-wrapper, very good condition. No.779 in a limited edition of 975 copies.

£80.00

THE ARBROATH GOLF COURSE

One of the earliest course histories, with much of interest on the Elliot Golf Links, Balcathie, and the setting out of the course. 8vo. viii + 159pp + [40] adverts. Portrait frontis. (Claud Strachan

£680.00

BEYOND THE FAIRWAYS - THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF WORLD GOLF

An celebration and history of golf which also reflects on the state of the game in the late 20th century, with chapters surveying great players, courses and tournaments, and featuring illustrations by

£7.00

BRITISH GOLF LINKS: A SHORT ACCOUNT OF THE LEADING GOLF LINKS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM

A superbly illustrated book that reveals the glory of Britains's finest links courses accompanied by Hutchinson's elegant text. A Large Paper edition, limited to 250 copies, also exists. First trade edition.

£380.00

BRITISH OPEN CHAMPIONS

Profiles of claret jug winners from Willie Park to Ian Baker-Finch. 8vo. Original illustrated boards. Very good condition.

£5.00

'CARRY YOUR BAG, SIR?' THE STORY OF GOLF'S CADDIES

The colourful history of golf caddies. 1st edition. 8vo. Very good with small scuff to wrapper.

£5.00

A CELEBRATION...OF LADIES' GOLF IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE

The illustrated history of the rich tradition of women's golf in the county. Oblong 8vo. 102pp. Dust-wrapper. A couple of short closed tears to edges. Good condition. 

£15.00

A CENTURY OF SOMERSET LADIES GOLF - SOMERSET COUNTY LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION 1901-2001

Golf book. A history of ladies county golf in Somerset. Many photographic illustrations. Small 4to. 154pp. Dust-wrapper, very good. Limited edition of 500 copies.

£8.00

CHARLES LEES AND 'THE GOLFERS'

The story of the artist Charles Lees and of his famous painting "The Golfers: A Grand Match played over the Links of St Andrews on the day of the Annual Meeting of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club." Paperback.

£15.00

THE CLAPCOTT PAPERS

The first collected edition of the eminent golf historian's important research archive. First Edition. Large 8vo. xviii + 518pp. Frontispiece. Light blue cloth, plastic protective wrapper, gilt decoration

£300.00

COLLECTING GOLF BOOKS: TO WHICH HAS BEEN ADDED BIBLIOTHECA GOLFIANA TOGETHER WITH SOME NOTES AND COMMENTARY BY JAMES F. MURDOCH

First published in 1938 by Constable, this book offers fascinating background into the game's greatest collectors and the types of books they chased. 1st thus. 8vo. [xiii] + 90pp + 1p advert. Red hard

£100.00

THE COMPLEAT GOLFER

Illustrated history of the Royal and Ancient Game. 1st edition. 96pp. Gift inscription to fly-leaf. Good condition.

£5.00

THE DAWN OF PROFESSIONAL GOLF

The story of how three men dominated golf between 1894 and 1914: Harry Vardon, James Braid and J.H. Taylor, coinciding with the tranformation of the professional sport. Nicely illustrated throughout with

£15.00

DEAD HEAT. THE '69 RYDER CUP CLASSIC

The story of the 1969 Ryder Cup at Birkdale. 1st edition. 8vo. Dust-wrapper, lightly rubbed. Good.

£6.00

EARLY GOLF AT EDINBURGH & LEITH

"The town of Leith, close to Edinburgh on the east coast of Scotland, has ancient and notable associations with the game of golf. It was at Leith  that the first golf club was formed in 1744. Called

£180.00

EARLY GOLF AT ST. ANDREWS

The book looks at evidence gleaned from the Delvine Papers, which were presented to the National Library of Scotland in 1926, of golf in the early 18th century. Includes a set of accounts fror 1712-15

£120.00

EARLY IRISH GOLF: THE FIRST COURSES, CLUBS AND PIONEERS

A history of the development of golf in Ireland since 1606, with an extensive bibliography of the subject included. First Edition. 8vo. xxiv + 303pp. Illustrated. Dust-wrapper, very good. Signed by the

£20.00

FIFTY YEARS OF AMERICAN GOLF

One of the key books on the game in the USA. First Edition. 8vo. xvii + 423pp. Frontispiece, 59 plates. Original green cloth, gilt titles to upper board and spine, some spots of foxing to spine and

£260.00

FOLLOWING THE LEADERS - A REMINISCENCE

The great 20th-century golf writer shares memories of memorable moments and players from the 1910s to 1960s, including Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus among many others. 8vo. 163pp. Cloth-covered

£10.00

FROM THE LINKS - GOLF'S MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS

A rich miscellany of exceptional true episodes from golf's top flight tournaments, from the early twentieth century to the  2000s. 8vo. 243pp. Colour-printed boards. Fine condition. 

£4.00

THE GAME OF GOLF IN EAST AFRICA

A compilation of East African golfing records, particularly dealing with Kenya. Histories of Kenya's golf clubs, with lists of past captains and presidents, fill much of the book. There

£120.00

GETTIN' TO THE DANCE FLOOR - THE EARLY DAYS OF AMERICAN PRO-GOLF

An illustrated celebration of professional golf in the U.S. from the age before the sport became big business, featuring chapter-by-chapter interviews with greats such as Gene Sarazen, Henry Picard and

£16.00

GOLF ANECDOTES

Thoroughly enjoyable informal history of the greatest moments in 20th-century golf, focussing on some of its most extraordinary incidents. 8vo. 334pp. Dust-wrapper. Good condition.

£5.00

GOLF BETWEEN TWO WARS

A history of golf from 1919 to 1939. First edition. 8vo.  viii + 228pp. 16 plates. Green cloth, sl rubbed, lacks dustwrapper. A good copy.

£8.00

THE GOLF BOOK OF EAST LOTHIAN

"The author was the minister of Dirleton. An interesting man. He wasn't just a parsinomious East Lothian Meenister. He was a bit of a high-flyer, a considerable womaniser, and enjoyed intoxicating beverages.

£625.00

THE GOLF COURSES OF YORKSHIRE - ILLUSTRATED

Golf book. A guide to the principal golf courses of Yorkshire with many interesting photographs. Includes a history of the Yorkshire Union of Golf Clubs with sections on many courses, including Lindrick,

£500.00

GOLF HISTORY & TRADITION 1500-1945

A chronicle of the origins of the game of golf and the growth of golfing traditions down the ages. Large 8vo. 344pp. Dust-wrapper, lightly rubbed. Very good condition. Signed and dedicated by the author

£25.00

GOLF IN BRITAIN: A SOCIAL HISTORY FORM THE BEGINNINGS TO THE PRESENT DAY

In this well illustrated volume published in 1975, Cousins attempts to trace the history of golf from the fifteenth century to the professional and well financed game of the late 20th Century. 8vo. 176pp.12

£5.00

GOLF IN NEW ZEALAND - A CENTENNIAL HISTORY

A comprehensive history of golf in New Zealand. 8vo. 262pp. Original green boards. Tape to lower spine. A good copy.

£20.00

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