The Ultimate PGA Tour Book of Trivia
Author | : Mark Cubbedge |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 2005 |
ISBN-10 | : 1933208031 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781933208039 |
Rating | : 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: "The Ultimate PGA TOUR Book of Trivia tests even the most committed golf fan's knowledge of the game. From little-known facts and figures to famous courses and players' quirks, this book provides insight into the archive of stories and stats of the PGA TOUR. Divided into six sections, it covers the basics of the game from equipment and general stats to rules and etiquette; the origins of golf, highlighting famous golfers throughout time, dates, and historical anecdotes; milestones in golf regarding players, courses, history, tournaments, and records; profiles of hundreds of professional golfers, both famous and lesser known, including nicknames, handicaps, triumphs, and gaffes; numbers on everything from wins and losses from the early 20th century to modern day stats; and specifics on dozens of courses, their various holes and course terrain, tournaments, and even clubhouses.