{"product_id":"9781493084258","title":"Bernard Darwin on Golf","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncludes a new Foreword by golf pro Brad Faxon and a new Preface by editor Jeff Silverman!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBernard Darwin could have easily embraced a privileged life as a respected lawyer, given his conventional upbringing and prestigious lineage as the grandson of Charles Darwin. However, he veered off this path to pursue his true passion: golf. Despite his notable skills on the links—having captained his golf team at Cambridge and reached the semifinals of the British Amateur Championships twice—Darwin found greater acclaim with his pen than with his club.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInitially, Darwin served as a weekly columnist for \u003cem\u003eThe Times \u003c\/em\u003eof London, always signing his columns \"Our Golf Correspondent.\" He swiftly rose to prominence as one of Britains finest essayists, transcending the mere reporting of events to offer profound insights into the sport. His contributions extended beyond \u003cem\u003eThe Times\u003c\/em\u003e, as he became a regular fixture in publications such as \u003cem\u003eCountry Life\u003c\/em\u003e and a frequent contributor to \u003cem\u003eThe Atlantic Monthly\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"LYONS PRESS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51185464344850,"sku":"9781493084258","price":44.79,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3093\/4173\/files\/9781493084258.jpg?v=1774735973","url":"https:\/\/bargainbooks.com.au\/products\/9781493084258","provider":"Bargain Books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}