Classic Fiction golf books
Fiction
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The Classics Fiction Series
The characters that one meets playing golf in real life can only be topped by the creations of these renowned authors. Eight beautifully composed and elegantly written volumes, full of enjoyment for the whole family. FREE BOOK included with purchase The New World Atlas of Golf. FREE SHIPPING - Continental U.S. [999 in stock]
PRICE: $220.00
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The Clicking of Cuthbert (1922)
by P.G. Wodehouse
Here is the first collection of golf stories published by Wodehouse, one of the outstanding humorists of the twentieth century. Afterword by Sir Peter Allen. Book 45 [348 in stock]
PRICE: $33.00
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The Duffer's Handbook (1926)
by Grantland Rice and Clare Briggs
Rice's text, rich with instruction fundamentals, and Briggs' famous cartoons make this perhaps the funniest book on golf. Afterword by Jim Murray. Book 41 [379 in stock]
PRICE: $33.00
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The Heart of a Goof (1926)
by P.G. Wodehouse
Wodehouse's second and last collection of golf stories. You will have no cosmic epiphanies when reading these nine tales, just pure unadulterated fun. Afterword by Michael M.Thomas. Book 46 [234 in stock]
PRICE: $33.00
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How to Become a Scratch Golfer (1963)
by Patrick Campbell
This famous Irish humorist produced a rarity in golf literature: a genuinely funny book. Book 43 [293 in stock]
PRICE: $29.00
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On the Tour with Harry Sprague (1960)
by Herbert Warren Wind
Wind's sense of humor and flair for fiction is on display, creating Harry, the hapless professional, a most irritating, yet endearing character. Foreword by Gitty Wind Scheft, Wind's sister. Book 42 [924 in stock]
PRICE: $29.00
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Out of the Rough (1934)
by Joseph T. Shaw
An absolutely irresistible story about a young American who travels to Elie, in the kingdom of Fife, to learn the game from a master and win the girl he loves. Book 48 [650 in stock]
PRICE: $29.00
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Goldfinger (1959)
by Ian Fleming
The 7th of the Bond thrillers - at its center is the description of the match between 007 and Goldfinger. The foreword by Robert Green describes Fleming's game and the venues used in the film. Book 47 [1261 in stock]
PRICE: $25.00
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The Bogey Man (1968)
by George Plimpton
Plimpton hit on the formula of an amateur thrown among the best pros in various sports. He is, in fact, one of America's leading humorists, and has graciously written a new foreword for this edition. Book 44 [1928 in stock]
PRICE: $25.00
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Herbert Warren Wind, Dean of American Golf Writers, 1916-2005
The man who dubbed Augusta National's 11th, 12th and 13th holes "Amen Corner"
click here for Herb Wind's obituary from the London Times
Classics of Golf prides itself on its extensive Herbert Warren Wind Collection. We are pleased to present them to you here.
Herbert Warren Wind
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Herbert Warren Wind Series
Seven of the best golf books by America's finest golf writer, Herbert Warren Wind. An ideal gift for the passionate reader of the finest golf literature. FREE BOOK included with purchase - The extraordinary, Pat Ward-Thomas - New World Atlas of Golf. ($60 Value) FREE SHIPPING - Continental U.S. [49 in stock]
PRICE: $231.00
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The Complete Golfer (Leather Binding)
edited by Herbert Warren Wind
Sampling the best in golf literature, these selections by one of the great writers on the game cover every aspect of golf through history, biography, architecture, and short stories.
Makes a perfect gift! While Supplies Last [57 in stock]
PRICE: $89.00
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The Story of American Golf (1954, 1956, 1975) LEATHER
LEATHER EDITION
Its Champions and Its Championships, by Herb Wind
Wind's masterpiece and one of the great books in the literature of golf; an invaluable resource for the modern golf historian. Afterword by Robert. S. Macdonald. Book 25 [64 in stock]
PRICE: $75.00
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Thirty Years of Championship Golf (1950) LEATHER
LEATHER EDITION
The Life and Times of Gene Sarazen
by Gene Sarazen, with Herbert Warren Wind
This candid autobiography of the legendary golfer gives a fine account of golf during the 1920s and 30s. Afterword by Peter Ryde. Book 19 [85 in stock]
PRICE: $75.00
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An Introduction to the Literature of Golf (1996) IRIS
IRIS EDITION
by Herbert Warren Wind
Thirty-seven essays describing and introducing the masterpieces of golf literature as published in the inaugural Classics of Golf series of books 1983-1995. Book 9 [163 in stock]
PRICE: $49.00
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Thirty Years of Championship Golf (1950) IRIS
IRIS EDITION
The Life and Times of Gene Sarazen
by Gene Sarazen, with Herbert Warren Wind
This candid autobiography of the legendary golfer gives a fine account of golf during the 1920s and 30s. Afterword by Peter Ryde. Book 19 [184 in stock]
PRICE: $49.00
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The Complete Golfer (1954)
edited by Herbert Warren Wind
Sampling the best in golf literature, these selections by one of the great writers on the game cover every aspect of golf through history, biography, architecture, and short stories. Book 18 [582 in stock]
PRICE: $39.00
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The Story of American Golf (1954, 1956, 1975)
Its Champions and Its Championships, by Herb Wind
Wind's masterpiece and one of the great books in the literature of golf; an invaluable resource for the modern golf historian. Afterword by Robert. S. Macdonald. Book 25 [543 in stock]
PRICE: $39.00
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The Greatest Game of All (1969)
My Life In Golf
by Jack Nicklaus, with Herb Wind
Written when Nicklaus, at age 28, was already the greatest golfer in the world, it provides insight into his upbringing and how he pursued his golfing goals. Book 21 [583 in stock]
PRICE: $33.00
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Thirty Years of Championship Golf (1950)
The Life and Times of Gene Sarazen
by Gene Sarazen, with Herbert Warren Wind
This candid autobiography of the legendary golfer gives a fine account of golf during the 1920s and 30s. Afterword by Peter Ryde. Book 19 [678 in stock]
PRICE: $33.00
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An Introduction to the Literature of Golf (1996)
by Herbert Warren Wind
Thirty-seven essays describing and introducing the masterpieces of golf literature as published in the inaugural Classics of Golf series of books 1983-1995. Book 9 [326 in stock]
PRICE: $29.00
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Herbert Warren Wind's Golf Book
By Herbert Warren Wind Forward by Bing Crosby
A stirring collection of magazine articles and excerpts assembled only the way Herbert Warren Wind can. Wind offers his thoughts on Hogan, Snead, Venturi and Darwin, among others. Wind's finest essays were written for The New Yorker Magazine, which gave him all the space he needed. They inspired thousands of golfers and set the standards for the golf writers that followed. This collection contains some of his most famous pieces on the great players, tournaments, golf architecture, turning points in the history of the game, and unusual aspects of golf that no one else bothered to write about.
"Get a copy of 'Herbert Warren Wind's Golf Book' and discover for yourself where golf is still true to its roots, and where it has wandered off into the rough."
--Caity Crowley, OnCourseLiving.com
[53 in stock]
PRICE: $29.00
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On the Tour with Harry Sprague (1960)
by Herbert Warren Wind
Wind's sense of humor and flair for fiction is on display, creating Harry, the hapless professional, a most irritating, yet endearing character. Foreword by Gitty Wind Scheft, Wind's sister. Book 42 [924 in stock]
PRICE: $29.00
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Some of the wisest words ever written on the golf swing were set down by the pioneers of the game.
Though equipment has changed, the insights of the great teachers remain timeless.
Instruction
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Instructional Series
11 of the most powerful, timeless guides to fundamentally correct golf. All successful and effective players understand and apply the wisdom of these authors. A must-have for the serious golfer. Also includes FREE BOOK - The extraordinary Pat Ward-Thomas book(The New World Atlas-$60 value!) FREE SHIPPING in Continental U.S. [37 in stock]
PRICE: $304.00
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Breaking 90 with Johnny Miller(2000)
A good deal more than superb instruction from one of the most articulate premier players. Filled with original art and humorous essays by such expert writers as George Plimpton, Frank Hannigan and Charles McGrath. Book 28 [1271 in stock]
PRICE: $40.00
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Hints on the Game of Golf (1886)
by Horace HutchinsonThe first mass-produced instruction book in the history of golf, the 14 editions of this book are credited with popularizing the written word as a viable means of teaching. Afterword by Jack Nicklaus.
2-BOOK SET: Includes "Reminiscences of Golf on St. Andrews Links" by James Balfour.
[462 in stock]
PRICE: $39.00
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