"Tommy's Honor"; An Essential Read for Hickory Golfers!

I just finished reading an excellent book, "Tommy's Honor", by Kevin Cook. Published in 2007, it tells the compelling story of Tom Morris Senior and his oldest son, Tommy Morris Junior, and their powerful impact upon the game of golf. Filled with well-written details about how the early balls and clubs were made, course design and social stratification in Great Britain in the 1800s, and the first Open Championship matches, this non-fiction book is essential reading for any hickory golfer interested in our pastime's roots.

The photo illustrating this post advertises a new film adaptation of the book. It's a UK film, hence the British spelling of "Honour". It will be released next month (April, 2017), and advance reviews are very good for both the acting and the historical accuracy. (Rumor has it that hickory golf groups around the world will be eligible for a special showing during the film's limited release.) Even if you plan to see the movie, I highly recommend reading the book as well, since the excellent depth of detail will provide the enjoyable equivalent to a semester's class in Golf History 101.

To paraphrase the faux Old Tom Morris in the Golf Now commercials: "Go READ!"