How He Played the Game: Ed "Porky" Oliver and Golf's Greatest Generation

by John Riley

Book Overview

During the Great Depression, Ed Oliver rose from the caddie ranks to become one of the leading professional golfers in the world. Provided an initial stake by three country club members who saw his potential, he found himself facing golf legends like Walter Hagen and Gene Sarazen. Within a few years he was beating the best of a new younger wave of professionals led by Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, and Jimmy Demaret.

Then, just weeks...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0578322501
• ISBN13: 9780578322506
• Release Date: February 2022
• Publisher: Faith & Family Publications
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"