Down the Fairway

Bobby Jones' Down the Fairway is a must-read for golf enthusiasts, combining memoir, golf instruction, and golf history. Written by Jones and sports journalist O.B. Keeler when Jones was just 24, the book captures the essence of a bygone era when amateurs could be the best in the world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2018
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Bobby Jones' Down the Fairway, originally published in 1927, has earned the prestigious status of an undeniable classic, as recognized by Sports Illustrated. This remarkable work blends elements of memoir, golf instruction, and golf history, accompanied by captivating vintage photographs. It is an essential read for anyone with a deep interest in the world of golf. Interestingly, Bobby Jones, alongside sports journalist O.B. Keeler, authored this book at the young age of 24. At the time, he had just achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first golfer to win both the U.S. and British Open titles in a single year (1926). Jones believed that this remarkable achievement would mark the peak of his golfing prowess. Consequently, he saw the timing as opportune to share his story. In a time characterized by immense wealth, lucrative endorsements, television contracts, and the presence of pouting millionaires, this earnest volume emerges as a refreshing breath of fresh air. Infused with Jones's profound knowledge and genuine passion for the game, it transports readers back to a bygone era when an amateur could attain the highest level of excellence.

Weight: 252g
Dimension: 141 x 216 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781493036998