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The 100 Greatest Ever Golfers

The 100 Greatest Ever Golfers

by Andy Farrell (Author), Andy Farrell (Author), Padraig Harrington (foreword) (Author)

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Synopsis

What makes a great golfer? Is it innate talent, unstinting dedication, hard graft or inner strength? Can it be measured by championships won or prize money earned? Is the perfect technique more important than an engaging personality? Since the birth in 1860 of the Open Championship, every era of golf has produced its iconic great players, and here Andy Farrell selects his candidates for the top 100. From the early Scottish professionals who pioneered the game, such as Old Tom Morris and his son, Young Tommy, through such 20th century golden greats as Bobby Jones, Babe Zaharias, Arnold Palmer and Seve Ballesteros, to the modern era of Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam, and the young pretenders of Yani Tseng and Rory McIlroy. Grouped by era, 'The 100 Greatest Ever Golfers' is a unique collection of the finest players the game has seen. Farrell explores each golfer's achievements as well as setting them in the context of their peers. Sure to inspire endless debate for its selection, this fascinating treasure trove of stories is essential reading for any golfer.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 304
 Edition: 1st
 Publisher: Elliott & Thompson Limited
Published: 13 Oct 2011
ISBN 10: 1907642358
ISBN 13: 9781907642357
Book Overview: * Winner of the inaugural Golf Book of the Year at the 2012 British Sports Book Awards.; * 500-word biographies and career statistics of the 100 greatest ever men and women to have played the game of golf, featuring leading players from the US, UK, South Africa, Europe, Australia, the Far East and the world over.; * Includes photographs of each of the entrants, and a ranking section.; * Covers the early pioneers of the game, starting with Allan Robertson and Old Tom Morris, to the maestros of the modern era.; * 4 million golfers of all levels playing in the UK; over 26 million of all levels playing in the US.

Media Reviews
Everyone's story is different and inspiring in their own way which is what makes this wonderful compilation of biographies such a treat. I could never tire of hearing the stories of our great champions so whether you are an aspiring golfer or an old-timer like me who enjoys the history of the game, I have no hestitation in recommending Andy Farrell's fascinating book. - Arnold Palmer
Author Bio
Andy Farrell is a highly experienced golf journalist who was golf correspondent of The Independent and the Independent on Sunday. He writes for a number of golf magazines and other publications, including the Open Championship Annual. He was honorary secretary, and is now the administrator, of the Association of Golf Writers.