Tommy's Honor: The Story of Old Tom Morris and Young Tom Morris, Golf's Founding Father and Son
Tommy's Honor: The Story of Old Tom Morris and Young Tom Morris, Golf's Founding Father and Son
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007327
Book • Nonfiction
St. Andrews, Scotland • 19th century
2007
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Tommy's Honor: The Story of Old Tom Morris and Young Tom Morris, Golf's Founding Father and Son by Kevin Cook chronicles the lives of golf pioneers Old Tom Morris and Young Tom Morris, detailing their contributions to the sport and exploring their personal and professional relationships in 19th-century Scotland.
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Nostalgic
Emotional
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Review Roundup
Tommy's Honor by Kevin Cook offers a captivating look into the lives of Old Tom and Young Tom Morris, pivotal figures in golf history. The book is praised for its engaging narrative and rich historical detail, though some readers find the pacing uneven. Cook's meticulous research and storytelling illuminate the personal and professional struggles of this iconic duo.
Who Should Read Tommy's Honor: The Story of Old Tom Morris and Young Tom Morris, Golf's Founding Father and Son?
Golf enthusiasts, history buffs, and readers intrigued by sports biographies will enjoy Tommy's Honor: The Story of Old Tom Morris and Young Tom Morris, Golf's Founding Father and Son. Comparable to The Greatest Game Ever Played by Mark Frost, it blends sports history with personal tales.
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Kevin Cook's Tommy's Honor: The Story of Old Tom Morris and Young Tom Morris, Golf's Founding Father and Son won the United States Golf Association's Herbert Warren Wind Book Award in 2007, recognizing outstanding literary contributions to the sport of golf.
The book inspired the 2016 film "Tommy's Honour," which delves into the personal and professional lives of Old Tom Morris and his son Young Tom Morris, bringing their story to a broader audience.
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Kevin Cook, prior to writing Tommy's Honor, was also a senior editor at Sports Illustrated and has authored books on a variety of sports topics.
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327
Book • Nonfiction
St. Andrews, Scotland • 19th century
2007
Adult
18+ years
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