STRATFORD, CT (November 6, 2014) — In the spirit in which Herbert Warren Wind and the Classics of Golf presented new Forewords and Afterwords to introduce people to the greatest golf books, Classics of Golf (www.classicsofgolf.com) has launched a new initiative to expand its stewardship of golf’s great books from print to video and online media channels. In this first segment, Robert S. Macdonald, Classics of Golf Founding Publisher, discusses Walter Hagen and “The Story of Walter Hagen: By the Haig, Himself” first published in 1956.
In the video (click to view the video), Robert S. Macdonald says that “Herbert Warren Wind placed Walter Hagen at “number two” on his list of greatest golfers (pre-Tiger Woods). At the top of the list tied for “first place” was Harry Vardon, Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones, and Ben Hogan. After Hogan in “third place” was Arnold Palmer and a number of other great golfers. This gives you some perspective on how good Walter Hagen was.”
This and other videos will be made available direct on Classics of Golf YouTube channel (click here to view). A second clip discussing Gene Sarazan and the book “Thirty Years of Championship Golf” from an extensive interview with Robert S. Macdonald has also been posted.
One of the game’s most dashing and feared players, Walter Hagen is summed up in his most-remembered saying: “I never wanted to be a millionaire – I just wanted to live like one”. The book “The Walter Hagen Story” (click here to order) is a fascinating read that also shows how Walter Hagen opened up the golf world to professionals, who previously weren’t even allowed in the clubhouse. This is Walter Hagen’s own story of the two decades when he ruled the golfing world as king. Hagen not only won a major tournament every year for twenty years (a record never even approached by any other golfer) but, his personality dominated the game during that period. Herbert Warren Wind penned one of his wonderful Forewords for this book too!
Golfers receive 25% ($10 off) “The Walter Hagen Story” by entering coupon code “Hagen” at checkout. This offer is available for the 2014 holiday season and expires 12/31/14.
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