The History Of The Geelong Golf Club
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Few institutions capture the spirit of a community quite like its sporting clubs, and The History of The Geelong Golf Club stands as a meticulous chronicle of one of Victoria's most distinguished golfing establishments. Written by Gordon Long, B.A., Dip.Ed., this authoritative volume traces the origins, milestones, and personalities that have shaped the Geelong Golf Club from its earliest days, presenting a richly detailed account of the club's evolution against the broader backdrop of Australian sporting and social history. Beyond the fairways and greens, Long's narrative illuminates the cultural fabric of the Geelong region, illustrating how a golf club becomes a mirror of its era — reflecting changing social mores, community values, and the enduring Australian passion for sport. Published by The Hawthorn Press in Melbourne, this work represents a treasured piece of local heritage, indispensable to golf enthusiasts, historians, and anyone with a connection to the Geelong community. For those who believe that the true story of a sport lies not in its champions alone but in the clubs that nurture them, this history delivers a compelling and lasting testament.
Author: Gordon Long
Format: Hardback
Published: 1967, The Hawthorn Press
Genre: Australian history
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Few institutions capture the spirit of a community quite like its sporting clubs, and The History of The Geelong Golf Club stands as a meticulous chronicle of one of Victoria's most distinguished golfing establishments. Written by Gordon Long, B.A., Dip.Ed., this authoritative volume traces the origins, milestones, and personalities that have shaped the Geelong Golf Club from its earliest days, presenting a richly detailed account of the club's evolution against the broader backdrop of Australian sporting and social history. Beyond the fairways and greens, Long's narrative illuminates the cultural fabric of the Geelong region, illustrating how a golf club becomes a mirror of its era — reflecting changing social mores, community values, and the enduring Australian passion for sport. Published by The Hawthorn Press in Melbourne, this work represents a treasured piece of local heritage, indispensable to golf enthusiasts, historians, and anyone with a connection to the Geelong community. For those who believe that the true story of a sport lies not in its champions alone but in the clubs that nurture them, this history delivers a compelling and lasting testament.