Down the Fairway by Robert T. Jones (English) Paperback Book

Description: Down the Fairway by Robert T. Jones, O.B. Keeler Originally published in 1927, Bobby Joness Down the Fairway has become what Sports Illustrated calls "an incontestable classic." Part memoir, part golf instructional, part golf history--and including wonderful vintage photographs--Down the Fairway is a must read for all who care about this most fascinating sport. Amazingly, Bobby Jones--along with FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Originally published in 1927, Bobby Joness Down the Fairway has become what Sports Illustrated calls "an incontestable classic." Part memoir, part golf instructional, part golf history—and including wonderful vintage photographs—Down the Fairway is a must read for all who care about this most fascinating sport. Amazingly, Bobby Jones—along with sports journalist O.B. Keeler—wrote this book when he was only 24 years old. His thinking was that, having just become the first golfer ever to win both U.S. and British Open titles in one year (1926), he would never perform at such a high level again. It seemed a good time, then, to tell his story.In an age of big money, lucrative endorsements, TV contracts, and pouting millionaires, this earnest volume comes as a breath of fresh air. Infused with Joness deep knowledge of and pure passion for the game, it evokes a long-ago time when an amateur could be the best in the world. Author Biography Robert T. (Bobby) Jones Jr. was an Atlanta lawyer who also happened to become, arguable, the best golfer who ever lived. His ultimate achievement came in 1930, when he became the first and only golfer ever to win the Grand Slam in one calendar year. He promptly retired from competitive golf, returned to his law practice, and subsequently founded Augusta National Golf Club, site of the annual Masters Tournament.O. B. Keeler was a renowned Atlanta sportswriter who traveled often with Jones. Long Description Originally published in 1927, Bobby Joness Down the Fairway has become what Sports Illustrated calls "an incontestable classic." Part memoir, part golf instructional, part golf history-and including wonderful vintage photographs-Down the Fairway is a must read for all who care about this most fascinating sport. Amazingly, Bobby Jones-along with sports journalist O.B. Keeler-wrote this book when he was only 24 years old. His thinking was that, having just become the first golfer ever to win both U.S. and British Open titles in one year (1926), he would never perform at such a high level again. It seemed a good time, then, to tell his story. In an age of big money, lucrative endorsements, TV contracts, and pouting millionaires, this earnest volume comes as a breath of fresh air. Infused with Joness deep knowledge of and pure passion for the game, it evokes a long-ago time when an amateur could be the best in the world. Details ISBN1493036998 Year 2018 ISBN-10 1493036998 ISBN-13 9781493036998 Format Paperback Language English Author O.B. Keeler Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Pages 208 Imprint The Lyons Press Place of Publication Guilford Country of Publication United States DEWEY 796.352092 Publication Date 2018-12-01 UK Release Date 2018-12-01 NZ Release Date 2018-12-01 US Release Date 2018-12-01 Audience General AU Release Date 2018-12-14 Illustrations Illustrations; Halftones, Black & White including Black & White Photographs We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129269995;

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