Download or read book The Illustrated History of Golf written by Mitchell Platts and published by Gramercy. This book was released on 2000 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 350 photographs, many in full color, illustrate the history of this fascinating and beloved sport, from its beginnings in the 15th century to today, when it is second only to football as the most televised game on earth. Special focus on such American golf legends as Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, Palmer, Player, Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods makes this the perfect gift book for the real or armchair golf enthusiast.