Alliss' 19th Hole: Trivial Delights from the World of Golf (Arcane) - Hardcover

Alliss, Peter; MacWilliam, Rab

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1860746233 ISBN 13: 9781860746239

Publisher: Sanctuary Publishing Ltd, 2005

Synopsis

From the trivial to the arcane, Alliss 19th Hole is a compulsively readable collection of golf facts, told in the wry voice of the man Golf Digest called the best golf commentator ever. Marvel at the accomplishments of golfers who have won a place in Alliss Hall of Fame, shake your head at the chaos that ensues When Good Golfers Go Bad, and relive The Great Battles of Golf History. Take an armchair expedition to The Worlds Ten Greatest Holes, learn Ten Essential Facts About the Hole in One, and see what happens when the green is subject to Animal Intrusions. Informed by a devotion to the game and a whimsical eye for detail, Alliss 19th Hole is the perfect book for any duffer who cant get enough links lore.

About this title

Synopsis

Following in the tradition of sport trivia successes like Motson's National Obsession, MacWilliam's 19th Hole is an authoritative, engaging and charming collection of facts, stats, lists and strange-but-true stories for golf fans everywhere. What are the toughest holes in the world and why? What is the relation between golf and the Roman game of paganica? Why is a bogey called a bogey? What grips do the world's greats use? Questions like these and more are answered with the wit and style associated with an Arcane title. Complete with over 20 black and white illustrations, MacWilliam's 19th Hole is the perfect gift for the golfer in your life.

About the Author

The son of British golf legend Percy Alliss, Peter Alliss is the "voice of golf" for the BBC and also a regular commentator on ABC-TV. He lives in Surrey, England.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sanctuary Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1860746233
• ISBN 13: 9781860746239
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224