Authorized Biography of Bobby Jones

The Authorized Biography of Golf's First International Icon: The Bobby Jones Story

The Bobby Jones Story: The Authorized Biography by O.B. Keeler is the most unprecedented publication about golf's first international icon. This classic edition, celebrating the centennial birthday of golf's greatest legend, is back with a fresh look 50 years after its original printing.

Keeler, who was already entrenched as a reporter in Atlanta, had the unique access and inside knowledge of Jones' life and game, as Jones grew up down the road from him. Once he witnessed Jones' first shocking appearance in the U.S. Amateur tournament in 1916, Keeler knew this golfer was destined to leave his mark on the sport.

Over the next two decades, Keeler traveled more than 120,000 miles to cover Jones in 27 Majors. The two became more than just working associates; they were close friends. When Jones went through an early dry spell, losing 10 straight major championships and questioning whether he would ever win a Major, Keeler was there to assure the legend that nobody could beat him if he would only realize it. Keeler's words proved to be prophetic.

At one point, Jones won 13 of 21 Major championships, including the famous 1930 season when he captured the "Impregnable Quadrilateral," better known today as "The Grand Slam." Just one month later, at the age of 28, Jones announced his retirement from competitive golf.

However, Jones continued to shape the future of the sport as a golf course designer, golf club designer, teacher, and writer. But he will never be forgotten as the first world star in golf.

This classic biography, written by Keeler, who had unparalleled access to Jones' life and career, offers a compelling and unprecedented insight into the life of golf's greatest legend. The book's reissue, with a fresh look, provides a timely opportunity to celebrate the centennial birthday of this golfing icon and to introduce his remarkable story to a new generation of readers.

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