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The Grand Slam: Bobby Jones, America, and the Story of Golf
by
Mark Frost (Goodreads Author)
Now in paperback, the "Los Angeles Times" bestseller takes a riveting look at the life of golf legend Bobby Jones who conquered the British Amateur Championship, British Open, U.S. Open, and U.S. Amateur Championship in four months--a Grand Slam that has never been repeated.
Paperback, 512 pages
Published
August 31st 2005
by Hyperion
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I’ve read two other Frost books about golf (The Greatest Game Ever Played and The Match); both are two of my favorite nonfiction books ever. So it’s no surprise I picked up The Grand Slam, an account of the life of Bobby Jones, the greatest amateur golfer (and one of the greatest golfers) ever. Frost traces Bobby’s attachment to the game – from the first time he picked up a golf club; through his teen years as a prodigy; through his early years as one of the world’s best golfers searching for hi...more
If only high-performing, exceptionally talented athletes could conduct their lives like Bobby Jones, we wouldn't have to face headlines about Tiger Woods and his indiscretions. Mark Frost does an excellent job in bringing to life Bobby Jones as a person, and the unique relationships he formed with his father, as well as his mentor and champion, Oscar Bane "Pops" Keeler. The Depression is on full tilt, and people are looking for something or someone to bring some happiness into their ...more
This is a great book about the early years of Golf in America and the man who brought it to the forefront of America. Bobby Jones was a remarkable man. I didn't know much about him before reading this book. I knew he was the founder of Augusta National and The Masters Tournament, but that was about it. Since The Masters is just around the corner, and the fact that I'm tired of hearing about Tiger Woods, it seemed like an appropriate time to read about the man who started it all. This book w...more
Another well researched and well written book by Mark Frost, who has written two other good books on golf, The Match, and the Greatest Game Ever Played. I liked those two books better than this one, as this book was more about the legendary golfer Bobby Jones, the only golfer to win the elusive Grand Slam title (hence the name of this book) and his golf career, rather than one golf event like the other two books focused on. Still, a good read, even if if did drag at some points because it seeme...more
I knew little to nothing about Bobby Jones before reading this book. I really enjoyed Grand Slam and learning about the life of Bobby Jones who I now realize may have been the most dominant American athlete in his/her sport. The book is interesting, easy to read, and I would recommend it.
If you're a golf fan, a must read about arguably the best player of the game...ever! What a truly remarkable man Bobby Jones was.
Geoff
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fans of golf and sports nuts in general
not as good as 'The Greatest' or "The Match" but most certainly a worthwhile read for the golf nut. It essentially picks up where 'the greatest' ends and covers Bobby Jones' ascension to golf's pantheon climaxing with his 1930 Grand Slam.
It also paints an adequate picture of America during the 20's and 30's and Frost's writing style makes this another quick page turner. You know what is going ot happen but you just can't wait to get there and relive Jone's accomplishments t...more
It also paints an adequate picture of America during the 20's and 30's and Frost's writing style makes this another quick page turner. You know what is going ot happen but you just can't wait to get there and relive Jone's accomplishments t...more
Another great Mark Frost book
Bobby Jones is my hero.
There are a lot of books about Bobby Jones, what makes this book exceptional is tha accompanying History segments. Mark Frost does a great job explaining the political and social landscapes, sometimes better than he explains the golf course landscapes.
This is an in depth portrayal of a fascinating man in both American history and American sporting history. It tells the little known story of how golf was introduced to America, intertwined with the events of the American landscape of the period, focusing ultimately on the life story of Bobby Jones. A great read for any sports fan.
Mark Frost is a really great writer. He takes a topic that I didn't know anything (or didn't care anything) about and made it genuinely interesting. I found this story completely engaging and readable. I strongly recommend both this book and "The Greatest Game Ever Played", even if you hate golf.
I got side-tracked and took a long time to finish this book. Nevertheless it is an outstanding read. It is more than a story of a great golfer. The writer tells a great deal about history around the great golfer. Everything is in context beyond just Bobby Jones.
Very interesting back story about the early days of the emergence of golf in America. Also, I was surprised to learn of the yardages the early players hit with their hickory clubs.
Loved this book, mostly because it's all about a hero of mine. Also gives a great recount of the United States and the rest of the world in which Jones grew up.
A sportsman we can all aspire to become. Good social history of the times
a good read. i liked it, but not as much as Ben Hogan.
Kyle Porter
marked it as to-read
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