A History Of Golf In Georgia

Author : John Companiotte
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625855596

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A History of Golf in Georgia by John Companiotte Pdf

Golf first came to Georgia in the late eighteenth century when a group of avid golfers banded together to form a club in Savannah. By the end of the nineteenth century, when the game had become popular, the state developed courses from border to border. More than four hundred courses now dot the landscape of the Peach State. Georgia native and golfing icon Bobby Jones won four of golf's most coveted titles in 1930: the British Amateur, British Open, U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur. For one hundred years, the state has produced champion golfers at every level, hosted amateur and professional championships and provided support for the global sport. Author John Companiotte offers the compelling story of golf's rise and prosperity in Georgia.

Author : George Wallace Du Temple,Edward R. Ostachowicz
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781770977501

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Ardmore by George Wallace Du Temple,Edward R. Ostachowicz Pdf

On a stormy night in October 1904 flames arose abruptly on the west side of the Ardmore Manor House of Lord William Le Poer Trench, the site of the first Ardmore Golf Course. In hellish flames the most magnificent Edwardian home of Vancouver Island and Ardmore was 'gone with the wind'. Ardmore: Home, Community and Golf is a book about the Ardmore region on the Saanich Peninsula - a region with a history of arson, scandal, racism, farming, the Du Temple family and the early days of golfing on Vancouver Island....

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Atlanta (Ga.)
ISBN : UVA:X004510463

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Atlanta History by Anonim Pdf

Author : Stan Byrdy
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 0738514853

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Augusta and Aiken in Golf's Golden Age by Stan Byrdy Pdf

The game of golf got its start in the Southeastern United States in 1892 on four holes with sand greens at Palmetto Golf Club in Aiken, South Carolina. Within five years, Palmetto had expanded to eighteen holes and the first nine-hole course in neighboring Augusta, Georgia was designed at the Hotel Bon Air. For half a century, the Augusta-Aiken area flourished as the winter destination of choice for the rich, famous, and powerful in America. Presidents Taft, Harding, and Eisenhower vacationed here. Baseball great Ty Cobb bought a home in Augusta's quaint Summerville neighborhood. It was here that Bobby Jones began the improbable journey towards a Grand Slam, then built his dream golf course. By the turn of the century, winter tourism and grand resort hotels in the Augusta-Aiken area were well established. A favorable winter climate and easy rail access drew vacationers to Highland Park Hotel (1866), Willcox Hotel (1898), and Park in the Pines (1900) in Aiken; Hotel Bon Air (1890) and Partridge Inn (1913) in Augusta; and Hampton Terrace Hotel and Golf Club (1903) in North Augusta. Resorts in Florida and the growth of the air travel industry later coupled to mark the area's decline in winter tourism, but not before Augusta-Aiken's place in golf history was secure. In this unique volume, vintage images and accompanying text recall the unfo rgettable legends, the meticulously maintained courses, and all of the grandeur associated with the game.

Author : G. A. Carter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Library science
ISBN : 0951392905

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Libraries, Golf & Local History by G. A. Carter Pdf

Author : Stan Byrdy
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2002-12-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781439642191

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Augusta and Aiken in Golf's Golden Age by Stan Byrdy Pdf

The game of golf got its start in the Southeastern United States in 1892 on four holes with sand greens at Palmetto Golf Club in Aiken, South Carolina. Within five years, Palmetto had expanded to eighteen holes and the first nine-hole course in neighboring Augusta, Georgia was designed at the Hotel Bon Air. For half a century, the Augusta-Aiken area flourished as the winter destination of choice for the rich, famous, and powerful in America. Presidents Taft, Harding, and Eisenhower vacationed here. Baseball great Ty Cobb bought a home in Augusta's quaint Summerville neighborhood. It was here that Bobby Jones began the improbable journey towards a Grand Slam, then built his dream golf course. By the turn of the century, winter tourism and grand resort hotels in the Augusta-Aiken area were well established. A favorable winter climate and easy rail access drew vacationers to Highland Park Hotel (1866), Willcox Hotel (1898), and Park in the Pines (1900) in Aiken; Hotel Bon Air (1890) and Partridge Inn (1913) in Augusta; and Hampton Terrace Hotel and Golf Club (1903) in North Augusta. Resorts in Florida and the growth of the air travel industry later coupled to mark the area's decline in winter tourism, but not before Augusta-Aiken's place in golf history was secure. In this unique volume, vintage images and accompanying text recall the unfo rgettable legends, the meticulously maintained courses, and all of the grandeur associated with the game.

Author : Robert H. K. Browning
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0940889056

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A History of Golf by Robert H. K. Browning Pdf

Author : Dennis J. Phillips
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781476610290

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Golfing Communities in the Southeast by Dennis J. Phillips Pdf

People’s passion for golf manifests itself in many ways. Some enjoy the game so much, they want to make it a prominent part of their retirement surroundings. This work functions as both an informative source for golfing aficionados who are looking for a place to retire, and as a helpful guide for non-golfers in the family. Here, details on golf communities in six southeastern states are presented: North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Mississippi. Organized by state, each chapter begins with information on state and city populations; sales, income and social security taxes; and a geographical description. Each state is divided into geographical areas that offer attractive retirement and golfing opportunities. For each city listed, a general introduction (including data from the 2000 Census) is provided. Information on the golf courses, a variety of real estate options, nearby dependable health care services, convenient and varied shopping, favorable year-round climate, continuing education opportunities, nearby recreation, attractions, and dining, and regional artistic and cultural amenities is offered. Lists of both a state’s nationally ranked and overall best golf courses, as determined by Golf Digest, are also included at the end of each chapter.

Author : Lane Demas
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781469634234

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Game of Privilege by Lane Demas Pdf

This groundbreaking history of African Americans and golf explores the role of race, class, and public space in golf course development, the stories of individual black golfers during the age of segregation, the legal battle to integrate public golf courses, and the little-known history of the United Golfers Association (UGA)--a black golf tour that operated from 1925 to 1975. Lane Demas charts how African Americans nationwide organized social campaigns, filed lawsuits, and went to jail in order to desegregate courses; he also provides dramatic stories of golfers who boldly confronted wider segregation more broadly in their local communities. As national civil rights organizations debated golf’s symbolism and whether or not to pursue the game’s integration, black players and caddies took matters into their own hands and helped shape its subculture, while UGA participants forged one of the most durable black sporting organizations in American history as they fought to join the white Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA). From George F. Grant’s invention of the golf tee in 1899 to the dominance of superstar Tiger Woods in the 1990s, this revelatory and comprehensive work challenges stereotypes and indeed the fundamental story of race and golf in American culture.

Author : Olin Jones Salley
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781365647796

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A History of the Salley Family 1690-1965 by Olin Jones Salley Pdf

Heini (Henry) Sali (1690-1765) married Mariah Von Arx and immigrated in 1735 from Zeglingen, Switzerland to Orangeburgh District, South Carolina. A History of the Salley Family 1690-1965, is a genealogy of Heini and MariahÕs descendants, sons Henry Salley Jr. and Martin Salley, who, emigrated with their parents from Switzerland. These two sons subsequently settled in the area of Salley, S.C. and their descendants are prominent among the peoples of Salley, and other areas of Aiken County, as well as North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, New Jersey, Georgia, Louisiana and the world. Olin Jones Sally spent many years compiling this comprehensive book which was published by the Salley Family Historical Committee after his death. The second edition corrects minor typographical errors only. Not covered in this genealogy is Heini SaliÕs third son, John. Born in Orangeburgh in 1740, he remained in the Orangeburgh town area, and the many Salleys of Orangeburg are primarily descended from him.

Author : Carol Thalimer,Dan Thalimer
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 539 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-03
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781581577747

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Explorer's Guide Georgia (Second Edition) by Carol Thalimer,Dan Thalimer Pdf

Georgia is one of the top domestic travel destinations in the U.S. From ancient mountains and winding rivers to charming towns, plush coastal island communities, and the lively metropolis of Atlanta, Georgia: An Explorer's Guide offers a vast variety of opportunities for travelers of many interests. In this all-new guide, veteran travel writers Carol and Dan Thalimer lead you on the ultimate exploration of the Peach Tree State, showing you where to find the best barbeque, white-water rafting, historic battlefields, cultural opportunities, and much more. This revised edition includes hundreds of dining recommendations, from roadside eateries to fine cuisine. Opinionated listings of inns, B&Bs, hotels, vacation cabins, and campgrounds are also featured. Other features include: 15 up-to-date regional and city maps; an alphabetical “What's Where” guide for trip planning; handy icons that point out best values, wheelchair access, family- and pet-friendly activities and establishments.

Author : The American Society of Golf Course Architects,Michael Patrick Shiels
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008-11-17
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781628732795

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Secrets of the Great Golf Course Architects by The American Society of Golf Course Architects,Michael Patrick Shiels Pdf

The tests a golfer faces on the course are the direct result of the challenges originally faced by the golf course architect, whether they be complicated terrain, forces of nature, budget limitations, demanding developers, or the difficult task of balancing the practical scientific needs of a golf course with the architect’s creative instincts. Secrets of the Great Golf Course Architects offers readers behind-the-scenes tales from America’s master architects themselves in their own words. Elite designers such as Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, Pete Dye, Rees Jones, Robert Trent Jones Jr., Arthur Hills, Arnold Palmer, and others share their personal anecdotes related to the creation of some of the world’s most famous courses: from run-ins with snakes to bulldozers sinking in quicksand, to holes created by accident, such as the famed island green 17th at the TPC at Sawgrass. Published in collaboration with the prestigious American Society of Golf Course Architects, Secrets of the Great Golf Course Architects includes more than 150 beautiful full-color photographs and dozens of drawings and course blueprints, making this a first of its kind insider’s look at golf course architecture sure to become a key addition to the libraries of all golfers with an appreciation for the courses they play.

Author : Michael Williams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Golf
ISBN : 060303733X

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History of Golf by Michael Williams Pdf

Author : Catherine Lewis
Publisher : Triumph Books (IL)
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : PSU:000046763594

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Considerable Passions by Catherine Lewis Pdf

"The official companion to the permanent exhibition "Down the fairway with Bobby Jones" at the Atlanta History Center, Considerable passions reveals the life and accomplishments of golf's most beloved figure."--Cover.

Author : Daniel A. Nathan
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780252094859

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Rooting for the Home Team by Daniel A. Nathan Pdf

Rooting for the Home Team examines how various American communities create and maintain a sense of collective identity through sports. Looking at large cities such as Chicago, Baltimore, and Los Angeles as well as small rural towns, suburbs, and college towns, the contributors consider the idea that rooting for local athletes and home teams often symbolizes a community's preferred understanding of itself, and that doing so is an expression of connectedness, public pride and pleasure, and personal identity. Some of the wide-ranging essays point out that financial interests also play a significant role in encouraging fan bases, and modern media have made every seasonal sport into yearlong obsessions. Celebrities show up for big games, politicians throw out first pitches, and taxpayers pay plenty for new stadiums and arenas. The essays in Rooting for the Home Team cover a range of professional and amateur athletics, including teams in basketball, football, baseball, and even the phenomenon of no-glove softball. Contributors are Amy Bass, Susan Cahn, Mark Dyreson, Michael Ezra, Elliott J. Gorn, Christopher Lamberti, Allison Lauterbach, Catherine M. Lewis, Shelley Lucas, Daniel A. Nathan, Michael Oriard, Carlo Rotella, Jaime Schultz, Mike Tanier, David K. Wiggins, and David W. Zang.