Overview
This lavishly illustrated book documents one hundred years of participation by American women in the legendary game of golf. Women quickly took to golf when it arrived in America in the late 1880s, and with enthusiasm and persistence established a foothold in a sport highly guarded by men. With revealing glimpses of early champions like Glenna Collett Vare, the Curtis sisters, and Marion Hollins, writer Roger Vaughan documents the firm foundation for women's participation in the game laid by these inspiring pioneers.Opening with an insider's reflection on the sport by veteran Nancy Lopez, the book culminates with a look at today's exciting scene: the LPGA tour with its multimillion dollar purse; the competitive state of high school and college golf teams; and the expanding business of women's golf—from custom clubs to clothing and specially designed courses and clubhouses. This celebratory story is sure to stir any player's dreams of the perfect round of golf.
Roger Vaughan has written about a wide variety of topics over the past thirty years. His biographies include those of baseball star Tony Gwynn, media magnate Ted Turner, the late conductor Herbert von Karajan, and polio pioneer Dr. Hilary Koprowski. Vaughan has also written about the America's Cup, ocean racing, and NASCAR, and has co-authored Wind, a feature film. He covers yacht racing for ESPN.