Tales from Augusta's Fairways: A Collection of the Greatest Masters Stories Ever Told

Hardback

Main Details

Title Tales from Augusta's Fairways: A Collection of the Greatest Masters Stories Ever Told
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jim Hawkins
With Robert Hartman
SeriesTales from the Team
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:240
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 140
Category/GenreGolf
ISBN/Barcode 9781613210796
ClassificationsDewey:796.352
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Sports Publishing LLC
Imprint Sports Publishing LLC
Publication Date 19 April 2012
Publication Country United States

Description

In Tales from Augusta's Fairways, Jim Hawkins, who covered his first Masters in 1968, takes readers behind the high, thick hedges of Augusta National Golf Club for an intimate, entertaining glimpse of the classic cathedral that is home to golf's most enchanting event. Tales from Augusta's Fairways takes an inside look at the greats, the amateurs, and the underdogs who have made the Masters the most revered, prestigious golf tournament in the world.

Author Biography

Jim Hawkins covered his first Masters in 1968, just in time to see Roberto De Vicenzo sign his infamous, erroneous scorecard. And he was on duty when Tiger Woods completed his asterisked Grand Slam. He is the author of books on former Detroit Tigers stars Al Kaline, Mark "The Bird" Fidrych, and Ron LeFlore, as well as the Detroit Tigers Encyclopedia. Robert Hartman graduated from Hillsdale College in 1985, where he was captain of the Hillsdale golf team. After receiving his master's degree from Hollins University he began his career as a successful freelance writer. He now resides in Roanoke, Virginia.