"A LIFELONG JOY TO PLAY": FIRST EDITION OF ARNOLD PALMER'S GOLF ACADEMY. GOLF JOURNAL, 1997, INSCRIBED BY HIM

PALMER, Arnold. Golf Academy. Golf Journal. A Personal Handbook of Practice, Performance, and Progress. Chicago: Triumph Books, (1997). Square octavo, original blue-green paper boards gilt, original dust jacket. $550.

First edition of the golfing legend's "philosophy to playing great golf" that includes practical wisdom such as practice regimens, strategies, keys to the mental game, and much more, boldly inscribed by him, “To J—, Best Wishes, Arnold Palmer," a splendid copy.

"This book will help you make the most of your practice, identify problems while you play, fit and select clubs, and develop unique playing strategies." First edition: with no statement of editions or printings on copyright page.

A fine inscribed copy.