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"Golf" presents an eclectic pictorial stroll through the annals of the world's great game. From the first golfers in late 15-century Scotland to modern players like Tiger Woods, the people, places and great moments of the game are chronicled in 125 photos and expert commentary.

McCord, a regular contributor to Golf Digest and other golf magazines, presents a pictorial history of the game in over 100 photographs. Contents include the game's beginnings in 15th-century Scotland, the development of the golf ball and clubs, the notable golf courses, and the great players. Beginning with the Saint Andrews golf course in Scotland and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, the author also provides a brief commentary to go along with the pictures. Among the golfers portrayed are Old Tom Morris, one of the pioneers of professional golf and a four-time winner of the British Open; Willie Park Jr., the first professional golfer to author a book (The Game of Golf, 1896); John Shippen, the first nonwhite entrant in a major U.S. golf tournament; Joyce Wethred, whom Bobby Jones claimed was the best golfer he had ever seen, man or woman; and the legends of the game (Jones, Hogan, Palmer, Nicklaus). Recommended for all public libraries. Peter Ward, Lindenhurst Memorial Lib., East Islip, NY Copyright 1998 Library Journal Reviews