| The Book of Irish Golf Contributor(s): Redmond, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1565543270 ISBN-13: 9781565543270 Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $35.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 1997 Annotation: Ireland is home to some of the world's greatest golf courses. From Ballybunion to Royal Portrush to Royal Dublin and Killarney, Irish golf courses are praised. And the golfing tradition in Ireland remains as strong as the reputation of its courses. The Book of Irish Golf provides a comprehensive look at the many different aspects of Irish golf. Author John Redmond explores the origins of golf in Ireland and tells the stories of the courses and players who have made the game such a hugely popular sport today. From his colorful descriptions of the early days of golf when only the elite could play, to the continuing growth of the sport and the recently built courses gaining respect, Redmond fully captures the history and spirit of Irish golf. His descriptions of the renowned links and courses are accompanied by exquisite photographs of both the courses and the competitors. Redmond takes the reader back to the greatest moments in the history of Irish golf and gives the statistics and records that have been set on Irish courses. Director of the Sports Division for Slattery Public Relations in Dublin, John Redmond has been the recipient of the Irish National Press Award for Outstanding Sports Reporting. In his career, he also worked as Golf Correspondent and Group Sports News Editor with the Irish Press Newspapers. He proudly claims life membership of Ballybunion Golf Club and an honorary life membership of The European Club. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | History - Sports & Recreation | Golf |
| Dewey: 796.352 |
| LCCN: 97030639 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 8.98" W x 11.24" (2.15 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles - Ethnic Orientation - Irish |
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| Publisher Description: Ireland has one of the greatest golfing traditions in the world. From its early days when the courses were open to only an elite few to its overwhelming present-day popularity, golf in Ireland has been a fascinating spectacle for both players and fans. The long history of golf in Ireland has been played out on the glorious backdrop of Ireland's numerous acclaimed courses located in some of the most breathtakingly beautiful spots on the globe, making golfing in Ireland a truly exhilarating experience. In The Book of Irish Golf, John Redmond looks at all aspects of Irish golf from the courses and competitors of its early days to the new courses and players who are emerging and adding to its legacy at home and abroad. He takes the reader back to some of the greatest moments in Irish golf and presents statistics and records that have been set on Irish courses. Stunning photographs of the historic courses as well as many notable competitors are included. |
Contributor Bio(s): Redmond, John: - John Redmond, winner of the Irish National Press Award for outstanding sports reporting, is a former golf correspondent and group sports news editor with Irish Press Newspapers. Currently Director of the Sports Division for Slattery Public Relations of Dublin, he is a member of Elm Park Golf and Sports Club, a life member of Ballybunion Golf Club and an honorary life member of the European Club. |