Golf's Forgotten Legends
& Unforgettable Controversies
Published on 31. December 2020
205 pages
978-1-63047-302-0 (ISBN)
Description
Golf's Forgotten Legends provides fascinating discussions of forgotten legendary golfers. Jeff Gold has adopted a no-holds-barred writing style in which absolutely nothing is sacred. He thoroughly delves into the most interesting, controversial, and humorous incidents that have taken place in professional golf over the past one-hundred-plus years among the most famous as well as lesser-known figures in the game. We are convinced that golf enthusiasts will find Golf's Forgotten Legends to be a thoroughly fascinating, educational, and entertaining look at the world of professional golf.
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Person
Jeff Gold is the ghostwriter of numerous books, several of them literary masterpieces, but due to the confidential nature of his ghostwriting agreements, the titles must remain secret. However, with Golf's Forgotten Legends, we can actually tell you that Jeff Gold definitely did write this amazing book and he views it as, unquestionably, his greatest literary achievement.
Content
- Intro
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction with a nod to Tom Lehman
- Chapter 1 Harry Vardon-Leader of the Great Triumvirate
- Chapter 2 James Braid-Second member of the Great Triumvirate but in Vardon's shadow
- Chapter 3 J.H. Taylor-Third member of the Great Triumvirate also in Vardon's shadow
- Chapter 4 Willie Anderson-Great talent, short life
- Chapter 5 Johnny McDermott-America's first golf hero
- Chapter 6 Tommy Armour-The Silver Scot
- Chapter 7 Bobby Locke-Blackballed by the PGA Tour
- Chapter 8 Cary Middlecoff-Perhaps best forgotten or is that a bit harsh?
- Chapter 9 Peter Thomson-Greatest Aussie golfer
- Chapter 10 Billy Casper-Mr. Unflappable got snubbed he should have been in the Big Four
- Chapter 11 Seve Ballesteros Sota-Amazing talent, misnomered "hack"
- Chapter 12 Johnny Miller-Yes, he played golf too
- Chapter 13 Introducing the greatest golfer ever-Count Yogi
- Chapter 14 Ed "Porky" Oliver-1940 U.S. Open Legendary pro golf disqualifications and other blunders
- Chapter 15 Legendary controversies and scandals
- Chapter 16 Circumventing USGA's anchored putting ban for 2016
- Chapter 17 The joys of living and playing golf in Minnesota
- Chapter 18 How golf and the bible are interconnected
- Appendix Action steps for golfers
- Acknowledgments
- Afterword
- About the Author
