Art Of Golf Antiques: by Gilbert King
A Photographic History Of The Art Of Golf
Published
– May 13, 2001
Hardcover, by Gilbert King (Author)
Art Of Golf Antiques: A Photographic History Of The Art Of Golf
The Art of Golf Antiques illustrates the tools and traditions of a beloved sport. One of the best ways to understand the history of golf is to witness the design and evolution of clubs, balls, tees, and accessories.
The Art of Golf Antiques is illustrated with more than 85 photographs from the United States Golf Association Museum, which houses the largest collection of golf memorabilia in the country.
Filled with anecdotes and observations from writers, players, and commentators. Readers will take a close-up look at the earliest feather golf balls, mid-19th century clubs from the Royal Perth Golfing Society, Ben Hogan's private collection, and much more.
Review:
This is a beautiful book. An illustrated history of clubs, balls, and accessories. More than 100 full-color photographs from the USGA Museum, beautifully capturing the aesthetics of the sport and its' natural arena. A hit for any golf nut.
Biography about the author: Gilbert King
Gilbert King is the author of Beneath a Ruthless Sun, published by Riverhead Books in 2018. He is also the author of the New York Times bestseller, Devil in the Grove, which was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction in 2013. The book was also the runner-up in nonfiction for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, a finalist for both the Chautauqua Prize and the Edgar Award, and the gold medal winner in nonfiction for the Florida Book Awards. King has written about the race and criminal justice for the New York Times and the Washington Post, The Atlantic, and Smithsonian. He's also a featured contributor to The Marshall Project. King's previous book, The Execution of Willie Francis was published in 2008. He lives in Brooklyn, NY. For more information, please go to www.GilbertKing.com
One of the best ways to understand the history of golf is to witness the design and evolution of clubs, balls, tees, and accessories. The Art of Golf Antiques is illustrated with more than 85 photographs from the United States Golf Association Museum, which houses the largest collection of golf memorabilia in the country.
Readers
will take a close-up look at the earliest feather golf balls, mid-19th century clubs from
the Royal Perth Golfing Society, Ben Hogan's private collection, and much more.
Filled with anecdotes and observations from writers, players, and commentators, The Art of Golf Antiques illustrates the tools and traditions of a beloved sport.
Table of Contents:
- 08 Introduction
- 14 A Brief History Of The Game
- 20 The Game Of Golf
- 32 The Rise Of Scottish Golf
- 46 Early Golf Balls
- 64 Early Golf Clubs
- 100 Golf Accessories And Collectibles
- 112 Collector's Glossary
Synopsis: About The Art Of Golf Antiques
| Product Identifiers | |
| ISBN-10 | 0762409908 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780762409907 |
| eBay Product ID (ePID) | 1856085 |
| Key Details | |
| Author | Gilbert King |
| Number Of Pages | 132 pages |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Publication Date | 2001-05-13 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Running Press Book Publishers |
| Publication Year | 2001 |
| Additional Details | |
| Copyright Date | 2001 |
| Illustrated | Yes |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight | 641.4 Oz |
| Width | 11.4 In. |
| Length | 11.4 In. |
| Target Audience | |
| Group | Trade |
| Classification Method | |
| LCCN | 00-135499 |
| LC Classification Number | GV976.K56 2001 |
| Dewey Decimal | 796.352/075 |
| Dewey Edition | 21 |
