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Augusta and Aiken in Golf's Golden Age (GA) (Images of Sports) Paperback – December 8, 2002

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The game of golf got its start in the Southeastern United States in 1892 on four holes with sand greens at Palmetto Golf Club in Aiken, South Carolina. Within five years, Palmetto had expanded to eighteen holes and the first nine-hole course in neighboring Augusta, Georgia was designed at the Hotel Bon Air. For half a century, the Augusta-Aiken area flourished as the winter destination of choice for the rich, famous, and powerful in America. Presidents Taft, Harding, and Eisenhower vacationed here. Baseball great Ty Cobb bought a home in Augusta's quaint Summerville neighborhood. It was here that Bobby Jones began the improbable journey towards a Grand Slam, then built his dream golf course. By the turn of the century, winter tourism and grand resort hotels in the Augusta-Aiken area were well established. A favorable winter climate and easy rail access drew vacationers to Highland Park Hotel (1866), Willcox Hotel (1898), and Park in the Pines (1900) in Aiken; Hotel Bon Air (1890) and Partridge Inn (1913) in Augusta; and Hampton Terrace Hotel and Golf Club (1903) in North Augusta. Resorts in Florida and the growth of the air travel industry later coupled to mark the area's decline in winter tourism, but not before Augusta-Aiken's place in golf history was secure. In this unique volume, vintage images and accompanying text recall the unfo rgettable legends, the meticulously maintained courses, and all of the grandeur associated with the game.
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  1. Part of series
    Images of Sports
  2. Print length
    128 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Arcadia Publishing
  5. Publication date
    December 8, 2002
  6. Dimensions
    6.5 x 0.31 x 9.25 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0738514853
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0738514857
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Author Stan Byrdy was voted Best Local TV Sports Personality by the Augusta Magazine reader's poll for nine consecutive years (1986-1994) and formerly served as sports director for WJBF-TV in Augusta. He culled photographs and memorabilia from local collectors, courses, museums, and civic organizations to create this memorable tribute to the game and the region to which it is forever linked. Augusta and Aiken in Golf's Golden Age will be treasured by area residents, golfers of all ages and backgrounds, and anyone with a love for the game.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Arcadia Publishing; 1st edition (December 8, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0738514853
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0738514857
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 0.31 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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The dean of Augusta sportscasters, Stan served as Sports Director at WJBF-TV in Augusta from 1985-1994 and at NBC Augusta from 2006-2009 and captured 12 concurrent “Best of Augusta” Magazine awards and numerous Georgia and South Carolina AP and UPI honors. He covered the Masters Golf Tournament from Jack Nicklaus’ historic win in 1986 through 2009 and is the author of two historical golf books on Augusta. Stan also served as coordinating executive producer for the Emmy-nominated documentary, “Augusta’s Master Plan; From Sherman’s March to Arnie’s Army”, which represents the first full-length documentary in Georgia Public Broadcasting’s 50-plus year history. Stan’s work has been featured on PBS, ESPN, CNN, The Weather Channel and ABC News affiliates nationwide.

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Cody H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2021
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This is a great little book with a lot of tid-bits of information about the area I grew up in and courses I’ve played! There are some really cool photos I’ve never seen as well. It’s not super dense in information but it is mainly a picture book, after all!
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Elizabeth Spruell
5.0 out of 5 stars A Trip around Aiken and across the river
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2012
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This is a book for those who love photographs with captions that to tell the viewer know who the people in the picture are and what is taking place. Anyone who has an interest in golf in general and its history in particular will enjoy reading this book. For those who live in the Augusta-Aiken area where the development and growth of golf took place, this book is a real treat. I especially enjoyed some of the information that confirmed rumors I'd heard growing up--like having Bing Crosby in Aiken to play golf--and the information about the Partridge Inn and The Bon Air Hotel and the clientelle they catered to.

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Ronald Gene Nichols
4.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for masters turnament attendees. Pictures and history of the area.
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2019
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Wonderful pictures and history of the three 100 + year old golf courses located within 25 miles of the august national golf course. Story's of Presidents Taft and Eisenhower's love of the area and the golf courses they loved to play locally.
Great Christmas gift for those that love golf history.
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Mathew Austin Jackson
4.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2013
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Great background on how the Aiken-Augusta area became the golf capital of the world. A must read if you come to the area or if you are from here.
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