Riversdale Golf Club 1892-1992: A Centenary History
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
For one hundred years, Riversdale Golf Club has stood as a pillar of Australian sporting heritage, and Riversdale Golf Club 1892–1992: A Centenary History chronicles the remarkable journey of one of the nation's most distinguished clubs from its humble founding to a century of golfing excellence. Authors John Arnold and Joseph Johnson guide the reader through the club's storied past, presenting the personalities, milestones, and pivotal moments that shaped its identity — from the pioneering members who first laid out the course to the champions who would go on to define Australian golf. Rich in archival detail and institutional pride, this centenary volume illustrates the deep social and cultural fabric woven around the game of golf in Australia, examining how a single club can mirror the broader currents of a nation's history. Arnold and Johnson write with authority and affection, drawing on meticulous research to produce a narrative that resonates well beyond the fairways of Riversdale — leaving the reader to wonder what the next century might hold for this enduring institution.
Author: John Arnold & Joseph Johnson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1992
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
For one hundred years, Riversdale Golf Club has stood as a pillar of Australian sporting heritage, and Riversdale Golf Club 1892–1992: A Centenary History chronicles the remarkable journey of one of the nation's most distinguished clubs from its humble founding to a century of golfing excellence. Authors John Arnold and Joseph Johnson guide the reader through the club's storied past, presenting the personalities, milestones, and pivotal moments that shaped its identity — from the pioneering members who first laid out the course to the champions who would go on to define Australian golf. Rich in archival detail and institutional pride, this centenary volume illustrates the deep social and cultural fabric woven around the game of golf in Australia, examining how a single club can mirror the broader currents of a nation's history. Arnold and Johnson write with authority and affection, drawing on meticulous research to produce a narrative that resonates well beyond the fairways of Riversdale — leaving the reader to wonder what the next century might hold for this enduring institution.