{"product_id":"incredible-golf-paperback","title":"Incredible Golf - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eClive Gifford\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLu Andrade\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhether you're a diehard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be amazed by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of golf.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith over 80 million fans worldwide, golf is a fast-growing sport among grown-ups AND kids!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid you know that . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou can only compete in the annual Kris Kringle Open in the USA if you're dressed as Santa Claus.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn Japan, a player who makes a hole-in-one is expected to host a party and buy gifts for their competitors!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGolf has been around for centuries. In 1457 it was banned in Scotland by King James II because it was distracting people from practising archery.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWherever YOU are on your golf journey, you'll love these fascinating stories, introducing golf's greatest heroes, inspiring episodes and the silliest, most surprising moments from this incredible sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Packed with facts and stats, player profiles, a players guide, glossary and quiz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Written by the king of sports writing, and golfing enthusiast, Clive Gifford - with illustrations from talented Ecuadorian illustrator Lu Andrade, a contributor to the \u003cem\u003eGoodnight Stories For Rebel Girls \u003c\/em\u003eseries.\u003cbr\u003eAlso in the series: \u003cbr\u003eIncredible Cricket\u003cbr\u003eIncredible Football\u003cbr\u003eIncredible Rugby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClive Gifford\u003c\/strong\u003e started writing books at the age of 16 and hasn't stopped since! He has had over 200 books published, most of which are for children. His books have been nominated for, or won, Royal Society, School Library Association, Blue Peter, Smithsonian and TES awards. Clive lives in Manchester.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLu Andrade\u003c\/strong\u003e is an illustrator from Ecuador, currently based in the mountains of Quito. She has studied everything from cinematography to graphic design. After focusing on digital animation for four years, she turned her hand to illustration. Her clients include Rebel Girls, Tesalia and Maverick Books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.32 x 7.72 x 5.04 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 21, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42153256452231,"sku":"9780008606114","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/3969070c3f6a988e0a314c1648e2147f.webp?v=1733220212","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/incredible-golf-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}