Author(s): Andy Farrell (Author), Padraig Harrington (foreword) (Author)
Publisher: Elliott & Thompson Limited
Publication Date: 13 Oct. 2011
Edition: First Edition
Language: English
Print length: 304 pages
ISBN-10: 1907642358
ISBN-13: 9781907642357
Book Description
What makes a great golfer? Is it innate talent, unstinting dedication, hard graft or inner strength? Can it be measured by championships won or prize money earned? Is the perfect technique more important than an engaging personality? Since the birth in 1860 of the Open Championship, every era of golf has produced its iconic great players, and here Andy Farrell selects his candidates for the top 100. From the early Scottish professionals who pioneered the game, such as Old Tom Morris and his son, Young Tommy, through such 20th century golden greats as Bobby Jones, Babe Zaharias, Arnold Palmer and Seve Ballesteros, to the modern era of Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam, and the young pretenders of Yani Tseng and Rory McIlroy. Grouped by era, ‘The 100 Greatest Ever Golfers’ is a unique collection of the finest players the game has seen. Farrell explores each golfer’s achievements as well as setting them in the context of their peers. Sure to inspire endless debate for its selection, this fascinating treasure trove of stories is essential reading for any golfer.
Winner of the 2012 British Sports Book Award for Golf Book of the Year
Editorial Reviews
Review
Everyone’s story is different and inspiring in their own way which is what makes this wonderful compilation of biographies such a treat. I could never tire of hearing the stories of our great champions so whether you are an aspiring golfer or an old-timer like me who enjoys the history of the game, I have no hestitation in recommending Andy Farrell’s fascinating book. –Arnold Palmer
Hugely informative and thought-provoking –The Irish Independent
Enjoyable and informative … Dip in and you will find characters to delight and surprise. There is a mixture of the astonishing, the unusual, the wacky and the uplifting. –Peter Dixon, The Times
A book to argue with as well as to learn from. I recommend it wholeheartedly. –Brian Viner, Independent
Don’t be put off by the list aspect – this is a cracking book. Not just 100 mini-biographies, but full of good stories and some fantastic quotes. Farrell also makes some excellent and intriguing left-field picks. Full of nuggets such as the fact that Hale Irwin won more money heading the 1997 Champions Tour money list than Tiger Woods did topping that year’s PGA tour. –Dave Tindall, skysports.com
A book to argue with as well as to learn from. I recommend it wholeheartedly. –Brian Viner, Independent
About the Author
Andy Farrell is a highly experienced golf journalist who was golf correspondent of The Independent and the Independent on Sunday. He writes for a number of golf magazines and other publications, including the Open Championship Annual. He was honorary secretary, and is now the administrator, of the Association of Golf Writers.
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