Battling the Church Pews: The History of Golf’s Premier Events in Western Pennsylvania

by David Finoli, David Moore, Tom Rooney

There are few areas in the country that can match the incredible history of professional golf in western Pennsylvania. From Bobby Jones dominating the competition in the 1925 U.S. Amateur, to Ben Hogan's inspirational win at the 1953 U.S. Open, and a young Jack Nicklaus overcoming Arnold Palmer and his loyal legion of fans, "Arnie's Army," in the 1962 U.S. Open at Oakmont, Battling the Church Pews tells the remarkable story of these extraordinary...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DQ4NH3SM
• ISBN13: 9798303280472
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 485 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.1" x 6.0"