About this title: The year 2005 marks the 75th anniversary of Bobby Jones's remarkable 1930 season. No one had won the Grand Slam before - and no one has since. In a splendid narrative that is worthy of Jones's singular achievement, Curt Sampson, acknowledged as one of golf's best writers, captures the magic of his feat and the high cost he paid to achieve it, set against the backdrop of the Depression. Jones was such a sickly child that he was unable to eat solid food until the age of 5. At 6 he found golf, and by age 14 he was nationally known as a golf prodigy. He had matinee idol looks and dated Zelda ...
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. 1594864829 Standard used condition ie. Same quality you would find in your local bookstore. This is a new unread book that received the above wear during its handling. Has remainder mark. read more
Description: Sampson, Curt., pub. by Rodale, nd (2005), c2005, 1st Edition, boards & cloth, fine w/dj, 262 pp w/index & bibliography, B & W photographic illus., tall 8vo, "Play in all four of the big tournaments, win them and quit. " read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Rodale
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9781594861208ISBN:159486120X
Description: Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. Inscribed by author on half-title page: "For Bob-Curt Sampson May '05" along with owner note (From John 6/05).; Large 8vo 9"-10" tall; 262 pages; Signed by Author. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Rodale Books
Date Published: 4/21/2005
ISBN-13:9781594861208ISBN:159486120X
Description: New. 159486120X HARDCOVER UNREAD NEW BUT HAS A VERY TINY BIT OF SHELF WEAR FROM DISPLAY OR STORAGE, CLEAN & COMPLETE PAGES & COVER, MAY HAVE REMAINDER MARKS. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Rodale Press
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781594864827ISBN:1594864829
Description: New, Publisher overstock, may have small remainder mark. Excellent condition, never read, purchased from publisher as excess inventory. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Rodale Press
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781594864827ISBN:1594864829
Description: New, Publisher overstock, may have small remainder mark. Excellent condition, never read, purchased from publisher as excess inventory. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: RODALE PR
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781594864827ISBN:1594864829
Description: New. Bobby Jones' fast run to glory was a dark, intricate tale of the greatest season a golfer ever had. In 1930 he became the first golfer to win all four major championships in one year. No one else has accomplished his feat. read more
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