Golf's Forgotten Hero: The Life of John McDermott

by Kevin Kenny

The story of John McDermott is both tragic and heroic. As a 19 year old, in 1911 he became the first native born American to win the U.S.Open and he repeated this success the following year. He truly paved the way for Walter Hagen, Gene Sarazen, and the rest. And yet, a few years later he was institutionalized in a sanitarium where he would spend the rest of his days. In many ways he has become a forgotten figure in the rich history of American golf...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B09TF9C32L
• ISBN13: 9798409425470
• Release Date: January 2022
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"