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Firsts, Lasts and Onlys of Golf

Firsts, Lasts and Onlys of Golf

Paul Donnelley

Imprint: Hamlyn
Format: Hardback
Size: 178 x 128 x mm
Pages: 192
ISBN: 9780600621744
Published: 4th October 2010

£9.99

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Presents a showcase of Firsts, Lasts and Onlys from the world of golf, and helps to discover a myriad of stories, including: the first golfer to win both the US Open and US Amateur Championship in the same year; the last ill-fated player to have been struck by lightening on Tour; and, the only instance of a tournament being halted by locusts.

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From Rabbit Wars waged on St. Andrew's famous Old Course to the rebellion that interrupted a Royal round, this tome is packed with facts that will tantalised and enthral. Delve into this extraordinary showcase of Firsts, Lasts and Onlys from the world of golf, and discover a myriad of incredible stories, including: the first golfer to win both the US Open and US Amateur Championship in the same year; the last ill-fated player to have been struck by lightening on Tour; and, the only instance of a tournament being halted by locusts. With 200 witty anecdotes portraying the undisputed and unexpected legends of the sport, you are sure to lose yourself in the most enthralling golf miscellany since records began!