The Life & Times of Bobby Jones

by Sidney L. Matthew

Book Overview

Bobby Jones will stand forever unique in the world of golf, and perhaps even unique in the world of sport. He remained an amateur throughout his amazing career and found himself on the pinnacle of all... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1886947023
• ISBN13: 9781886947023
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Gale Cengage
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 3.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.4" x 12.3"

Customer Reviews

Perspective and appreciation for the greatest of them all

Any one from recent generations wanting to learn about Bobby Jones needs to get this book. You will learn of Jones the golfer, family man, gentleman, academic, and lawyer. Jones was a winner in golf and life but never waivered from his philosophy of "playing it as it lies". A collection of stories and photos unmatched in other Jones biographies. The manner in which Jones dealt with his success, and then his disabling illness is a lesson for all.