Sir Walter: Walter Hagen and the Invention of Professional Golf

by Tom Clavin

Book Overview

A comprehensive portrait of one of the first golfers to make a living playing, rather than teaching, the game describes his numerous professional championship successes, including four consecutive PGA wins, his contributions to the creation of the Ryder Cup, and his world exhibition tours. 25,000 first printing.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743204867
• ISBN13: 9780743204866
• Release Date: February 2005
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

An unsung golf legend.

Before Nichlaus and Palmer and even before Ben Hogan there was Walter Hagen. This is a great read about one of early golf's greatest players. If you are a golfer you will enjoy this book.