Golf's Book Of Firsts

"Discover the “firsts” of golf’s history and greatest highlights – from the first crude courses to modern landscaping marvels and from the first players to today’s record-setters. This book offers a guided tour of the people, places, and things that make the game so irresistible. Read about golf’s defining moments, including historical firsts, contemporary record-setting events, great performances, and quirky incidents. Loaded with fascinating facts and little-known details on birdies, bunker shots, putters, hole-in-one, and more, this is a fascinating compendium of golf knowledge. Also included are accounts of the evolution of clubs and balls, descriptions of golf attire, notes on changes in rules, developments in course architecture, and more! With more than 200 color and black-and-white photographs, “Golf’s Book Of Firsts” is sure to score with any fan of the game!"