BOBBY JONES AND THE MASTERS
Charles Price
Stanley Paul, London, 1986 Illustrated Hardcover Edition
Condition: Good + in unclipped dust jacket. Light shelf wear and minor corner rubbing; internally clean and bright throughout.
About the Book
A beautifully produced and authorized chronicle of Bobby Jones, legendary amateur golfer and creator of the Augusta National Golf Club and its enduring tournament, The Masters. Drawing on rare access to Augustas guarded archives and personal recollections, Charles Price, a close friend of Jones, traces the evolution of both man and tournament from the dream of 1934 to the Masters emergence as golfs most prestigious event.
Illustrated with a wealth of colour and black-and-white photographs, many previously unpublished, this volume portrays Joness genius and humanity against the backdrop of his physical decline and lasting influence. The text balances sporting history with personal portraiture, capturing both the architecture of Augusta and the ethics of its founder.
About the Author
Charles Price (19202014) was an award-winning American sportswriter and historian whose work appeared in Golf Digest, Sports Illustrated, and other leading periodicals. Known for his eloquent prose and insiders knowledge, Price was widely regarded as one of golfs foremost chroniclers, equally at home writing about the technique, the psychology, and the human spirit of the game.
