Tommy's Honor: The Story of Old Tom Morris and Young Tom Morris, Golf's Founding Father and Son

by Kevin Cook Narrated by James A. Gillies

Overview

Bringing to life golf's founding father and son, Tommy's Honor is a stirring tribute to two legendary players and a vivid evocation of their colorful, rip-roaring times.



The Morrises were towering figures in their day. Old Tom began life as a nobody-he was the son of a weaver and a maid. But he was born in St. Andrews, Scotland, the cradle of golf, and the game was in his blood. He became the Champion Golfer of Scotland. As "Keeper of the Green" at the town's ancient links, Tom deployed golf's first lawnmower and banished sheep from the fairways.



Then Young Tommy's career took off. Handsome Tommy Morris was a more daring player than his father. Soon he surpassed Old Tom and dominated the game. But just as he reached his peak Tommy's life took a tragic turn, leading to his death at the age of twenty-four. That shock is at the heart of Tommy's Honor. It left Tom to pick up the pieces-to honor his son by keeping Tommy's memory alive.



Tommy's Honor is both fascinating history and a moving personal saga. But this book isn't only for golfers. It's for every son who has fought to escape a father's shadow and for every father who has guided a son toward manhood, then found it hard to let him go.

Editorial Reviews

Library Journal

Born in 1821, Old Tom Morris changed the face of golf, but his promising son died at 24. From the author of The Greatest Game Ever Played. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

From the Publisher

"Golf history at its absolute best." ---Booklist Starred Review

From the Publisher - AUDIO COMMENTARY

"Golf history at its absolute best." —Booklist Starred Review

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170928927
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	08/01/2017
Edition description:	Unabridged

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