Golf Books #5 (St. Andrews: The Home of Golf)

St Andrews is a celebration of this haven of the game through striking pictures by renowned golf photographer Kevin Murray. The authors distil centuries of golfing tradition into lively, atmospheric prose, and Seve Ballesteros’ heartfelt foreword provides a unique insight into the home of golf.

About the authors:

Henry Lord is the author of the highly acclaimed golf titles Creating Classics (Icon, 2008) and Masters of Design (Icon, 2009). A lifelong golfer specializing in the game’s history and course architecture, he has a deep and lasting affection for St Andrews.

Oliver Gregory is a graduate of St Andrews University and attended the prestigious Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, as a Bobby Jones Scholar.

Seve Ballesteros was the 1984 Open Champion at St Andrews. A former world number 1 with 5 major triumphs to his name, and a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, Seve and is one of the world’s best-known and best-loved golfers. (source)