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Tom Morris of St. Andrews
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Tom Morris of St. Andrews—The Colossus of Golf 1821-1908
The definitive biography of golf's founding father
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About the Ebook
This is the first biography in over 100 years of the great Tom Morris of St Andrews, who presided over one of the most illustrious periods in the history of golf, who - more than anyone before or since in any game - stamped his individual character upon his sport and how, in large measure, made golf what it is today.
Born in a humble weaver's cottage in St Andrews in 1821, by the time of his death in 1908, he had become a figure of international renown. When he was buried with all the pomp and ceremony befitting an eminent Victorian, newspapers around the world reported his funeral, followed by his internment below the effigy of his son, Tommy, amidst the ruins of St Andrews Cathedral.
In the course of his long life, he witnessed huge social and scientific changes in the world, none more so than in the game of golf that he had, in many respects, overseen and directed. By the time of his death, the game had expanded to become the most popular and geographically widespread of all sports and the essential recreational pursuit of gentlemen. Tom Morris was a sporting hero in an age of heroes, as well as golf's first iconic figure.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Meet the legendary greenkeeper who shaped the modern game of golf
- Discover Victorian St Andrews and the birth of championship golf
- Explore a meticulously researched portrait of a sporting colossus
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
About the Author
David Malcolm was born and raised in St Andrews. He was a past Captain and Life Member of The New Golf Club, St Andrews. A life-long student of golf history, he wrote numerous articles for golfing magazines, periodicals and the national press. He died in 2011.Peter E. Crabtree, a retired Yorkshire businessman, has been a life-long golfer and a golf historian for over 30 years. A Founder and Past Captain of The British Golf Collectors Society, he has for many years collected early golfing artefacts, particularly those associated with St Andrews and Tom Morris.Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 01 July 2011
Print Length: 452 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857901071
Format: Ebook
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