Alliss' 19th Hole: Trivial Delights from the World of Golf

by Peter Alliss, Rab MacWilliam

Overview

From the trivial to the arcane to the bizarre to the hilarious to the tragic, Alliss' 19th Hole is a compulsively readable compendium of golf facts, told in the wry voice of the man Golf Digest called the "best golf commentator ever," the legendary Peter Alliss. Marvel at the accomplishments of golfers who have won a revered place in "Alliss' Hall of Fame," shake your head in disbelief at the chaos that ensues "When Good Golfers Go Bad," and relive "The Great Battles of Golf History." Take an armchair expedition to "The World's Ten Greatest Holes," learn "Ten Essential Facts About the Hole in One," and see what happens when the green is subject to "Animal Intrusions." Informed by a deep love of the game and a whimsical eye for detail that will delight and engage anyone who shares his enthusiasm for the game, Alliss' 19th Hole is the perfect book for any duffer who can't get enough links lore.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780306816321
Publisher:	Hachette Books
Publication date:	09/10/2007
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	NOOK Book
Pages:	176
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

The son of British golf legend Percy Alliss, Peter Alliss is the "voice of golf" for the BBC and also a regular commentator on ABC-TV. He lives in Surrey, England.