Publication

2005 - Rounder Books, Cambridge, Mass, Massachusetts

Language

English

Word Count

68,000 words, Guess

Page Count

272 pages

Identifiers

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Classifications

  • DDC796.352/0973
  • LCCGV981 .B87 2005

Description

"This book tells the story of the largely unheralded golf professionals who came to America at the turn of the 20th century. These early members of the "Scottish Invasion" struggled to earn a living and the respect of the wealthy amateur golf establishment and the United States Golf Association who controlled the sport in America"--

Subjects

Topics

GolfHistoryOuimet, Francis.Burgess, Chay, 1873-1960.Golf -- United States -- History -- 20th century.

Places

People

Francis OuimetChay Burgess (1873-1960)

Times

Other Editions

  • Golf links: Chay Burgess, Francis Ouimet, and the bringing of golf to AmericaRounder Books2005-01-01

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