Firsts, Lasts & Onlys of Golf

Paul Donnelley

Join Mr Donnelley on a beguiling journey through the fascinating facts of the history of God’s own game. Compiled by Sunday Times best-selling author and renowned master of trivia Paul Donnelley. From RabbitWars waged on St. Andrew’s famous Old Course to the rebellion that interrupted a Royal round, this book is packed with facts that will tantalise and enthral. Delve into this extraordinary showcase of Firsts, Lasts and Onlys from the world of golf, and discover a myriad of incredible stories, including: The first golfer to win both the US Open and US Amateur Championship in the same year. The last ill-fated player to have been struck by lightening on Tour. The only instance of a tournament being halted by locusts. With 200 witty anecdotes portraying the undisputed and unexpected legends of the sport, you are sure to lose yourself in the most enthralling golf miscellany since records began!