Golf Book Collectors

[wingedfoot97]

Today is Ben's final round at Augusta. These books are good reads and, in my opinion, must-haves for any golf collection.

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[wingedfoot97]

1963 Ryder Cup program from East Lake. The King was Captain and the program was only $1.

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[stevemcgee99]

Four books:

Ben Hogan's [u]Five Lessons [/u](English 1st edition, Japanese reprint)
Lee Trevino's [u]Groove You Swing My Way[/u]
Chi Chi Rodriguez's [u]Secrets to Power Golf[/u]
George Knudson's [u]The Natural Golf Swing[/u]

[wingedfoot97]

Knudson was no slouch. He once tied for 2nd at the Masters. I have been looking for a signed copy of that book for quiet some time. Lorne Rubenstein has worked with a ton of talent over the years. His book about Moe Norman was a good read.

[jackdupp]

[quote name='wingedfoot97' timestamp='1429856812' post='11431063']
Knudson was no slouch. He once tied for 2nd at the Masters. I have been looking for a signed copy of that book for quiet some time. Lorne Rubenstein has worked with a ton of talent over the years. His book about Moe Norman was a good read.
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From the library of a proud Canadian...

[stevemcgee99]

Apparetly Knudson just sucked at putting, otherwise he'd have been a serious winner.

[docmadsen]

Sam Snead "The Education of a Golfer" was my favorite as a youngster...read it over and over

[wingedfoot97]

Not gonna lie, I like books about Hogan. This one, written by a Hogan insider, is one of the best yet. If you liked ones written by Sampson and Dodson you will like this one.

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[wingedfoot97]

Its Open week, baby! I love St. Andrews. I have a few books that I want to post from my collection. This is the first. A signed edition.

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[wingedfoot97]

More Open books. Sadly, I dont have a copy of Cook's Tommy's Honor.

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[wingedfoot97]

A few more good ones.

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[wingedfoot97]

Neil Coles never won an Open Championship but he had several top 10s including a tie for second. He also played in 8 Ryder Cups. Not a bad career. Not a bad read either. See below...

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[wingedfoot97]

I first heard of Sunningdale years ago when I stayed up late to watch Greg Norman take on Nick Faldo in the Shell's Wonderful World of Golf. That was a good match and this is a good read.

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[wingedfoot97]

Another Bobby Jones book. Printed in 1935 and still relevant today.

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[wingedfoot97]

Enjoyed reading this recent release. Its a new age Good Walk Spoiled.

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[wingedfoot97]

Got a Gene Sarazen "Better golf after 50" book recently but unable to unload the scan.

[wingedfoot97]

Book detailing the history of the U.S. Amateur by Classics of Golf

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[oldschoolrocker]

Love your collection Winged. Thanks for sharing.

[mocokid]

Hey, is the classics of golf book series still around ? I was a member back in the 80's (?), and enjoyed their book selections, thanks.

[wingedfoot97]

I have found a couple on ebay.

[powerfade66]

Nice thread.

[wingedfoot97]

Zach Johnson, class act. Champion golfer of the year. Signed 2015 Open program. [attachment=2960390:image.jpg]

[wingedfoot97]

Powerfade I like those Hogan pics in the background. Look at those hands. The power.

[pga43]

Just picked up 14 more books as soon as they arrive I'll post photos.


Greg

[wingedfoot97]

I mailed this book to Lee Janzen at the Toshiba Classic. Not only did he sign it but he got Hale and Steve Jones to sign it. Classy guy guy right there.

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[sbboudreau]

[quote name='pga43' timestamp='1369948771' post='7138100']
I have over 850+ golf books on all facets of the game from players autobiographies, to instruction (some from the late 1800 - early 1900), architecture, to golf course history (about 100 different golf/country club books)

Good luck with your quest

Greg
[/quote]How many have you read?

[pga43]

[quote name='sbboudreau' timestamp='1447234088' post='12583254']
[quote name='pga43' timestamp='1369948771' post='7138100']
I have over 850+ golf books on all facets of the game from players autobiographies, to instruction (some from the late 1800 - early 1900), architecture, to golf course history (about 100 different golf/country club books)

Good luck with your quest

Greg
[/quote]How many have you read?
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About 500 of them. I just recently ended up buying 27 more books (the 14 I posted about above + 13 more). They should be here by next week. When you add in all the tournament programs I've collected over the last 10 years working for Golfwrx.com, my collection is around 1000 golf related books now.

G
reg

[pga43]

Just got the 1st delivery - 15 books



Greg


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[wingedfoot97]

pga43- do you have the Pasatiempo book?

[pga43]

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pga43- do you have the Pasatiempo book?
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yes