Allan Robertson of St Andrews: The King of Clubs by Roger McStravick & Bill Williams
With new insights about Allan Robertson's life and times, his matches, Sir Hugh Lyon Playfair, the Rabbit Wars, the Dempsters, and more than 300 images, all set to the backdrop of the ever-evolving St. Andrews, Royal & Ancient Club and the links, Allan Robertson of St. Andrews, The King of Clubs 1815-1859 brings Allan's remarkable life to light.
Allan Robertson was born in St. Andrews in 1815, son of Champion Golfer Davie Robertson. Davie dies in 1836, the year after he lost his title to Tom Alexander of Musselburgh. Allan Stepped up, defeated Alexander, and became the Champion Golfer in 1840. It was a title he would hold for the next 19 years. With victory after victory, Allan became feted "King of Clubs".
History broadly forgot about Allan... until now.
His story is a remarkable one.
By documenting Allan's life and times, his rise and reign as Champion Golfer, and the golf courses he created, we hope that Allan Robertson will be restored to his rightful place as the peerless and indisputable King of Clubs.
*Please note: If you would like to add this book to your order for $95 please email brad@thegolfauction.com and it will ship with your winnings. This book chronicling Allan Robertson is in lot #79, as Robertson was the first to break 80 on the St Andrews Old Course. There are two special limited edition prints of this title /200 and /79 that are available on the Auld Grey Toun Golf Books & Collectibles website: https://www.auldgreytoungolf.com/store/c6/New_Golf_Books.html#/
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