Byron Nelson: The Story of Golf's Finest Gentleman and the Greatest Winning Streak in Hisory: Story of Golf's Finest Gentleman and the Greatest Winning Streak in History - Rilegato

Davis, Martin

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ISBN 10: 0767900103 ISBN 13: 9780767900102

Casa editrice: Amer Golfer Inc, 1997

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Featuring essays by noted sportswriters, a profusely illustrated, lavishly produced appreciation of the golf hero, who won a record eighteen tournaments in 1945, chronicles his life and career and traces his effects on the game's technique. $25,000 ad/promo.

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Martin Davis is a noted golf historian and author who has written or edited some twenty-five books on golf. He regularly appears on the Golf channel.

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llustrated, magnificently produced celebration of Byron Nelson, who was recently honored with the PGA's Lifetime Achievement Award--from The American Golfer, Inc., creators of the hugely successful book The Hogan Mystique.

Byron Nelson, now 84 years old and living in Roanoke, Texas, set one of the most extraordinary records in sports history. In 1945 he won 18 tournaments, including 11 in a row. His record still stands today. Credited with developing the modern swing and recognized as one of the finest putters of all time, golf's true "gentleman" is a much-admired hero in the golfing world. Yet, little has been written about him and his remarkable techniques. Until now.

Byron Nelson presents the full story of Nelson's life and career, chronicling his path from his days as a caddie for Ben Hogan in Fort Worth, Texas, through the 54 PGA events he won as a professional golfer. With a foreword by Ben Crenshaw and essays by renowned sportswrite|A lavishly illustrated, magnificently produced celebration of Byron Nelson, who was recently honored with the PGA's Lifetime Achievement Award--from The American Golfer, Inc., creators of the hugely successful book The Hogan Mystique.
Byron Nelson, now 84 years old and living in Roanoke, Texas, set one of the most extraordinary records in sports history. In 1945 he won 18 tournaments, including 11 in a row. His record still stands today. Credited with developing the modern swing and recognized as one of the finest putters of all time, golf's true "gentleman" is a much-admired hero in the golfing world. Yet, little has been written about him and his remarkable techniques. Until now.
Byron Nelson presents the full story of Nelson's life and career, chronicling his path from his days as a caddie for Ben Hogan in Fort Worth, Texas, through the 54 PGA events he won as a professional golfer. With a foreword by Ben Crenshaw and essays by renowned sportswriters Dave Anderson, Nick Seitz, and Dan Jenkins and golfer Tom Watson, as well as analysis by Ken Venturi, and stats by Sal Johnson, Byron Nelson pays tribute to Nelson's lasting impact on the game.
Printed in Italy in six colors throughout and featuring elegant black-and-white photographs and a special eight-page double gatefold, Byron Nelson is the perfect gift for anybody who loves golf and appreciates the history of the game.

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• Editore: Amer Golfer Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0767900103
• ISBN 13: 9780767900102
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 159