"Old Tom and Young Bob: Encounters with two Golfing Legends" History of Golf by Howard Burnham

Noted British actor-scholar Howard Burnham (BBC and PBS) offers a witty and informed
survey of 'the greatest game' from its misty Scottish origins to the creation of the
Augusta National. Old Tom, the icon of St. Andrews relates the beginnings of the sport
in his native Scotland with his own remarkable son, Young Tom. He then hands over to
the American legend, Bobby Jones. The only man to win all four 'grand slam' titles tells
the story of golf's conquest of America, his only extraordinary achivements and his
creation of the Masters at Augusta National. The program last approximately 45 minutes
and is profusely illustrated with an accompanying PowerPoint.
Hnorarium: $500

Contact: www.HowardBurnham.com
email: hburnham@sc.rr.com
phone: 803.467.7267

RCPL Literary Resident
Howard Burnham presents an entertaining trek of the history of golf.
From Scottish origins to the creation of The Augusta National with
the adventures of golf legends Tom Morris and Bobby Jones.

7PM Tuesday, March 23 2010 Bostick Auditorium, Main Library www.myRCPL.com
downtown Columbia, South Carolina.

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