The Book of Links - A Symposium on Golf
by Martin H. F. Sutton

Offered here is a truly unique and groundbreaking golf book from the early 1900s.  The Book of the Links - A Symposium on Golf by Martin H.F. Sutton was thought by some to be the very first book on golf course management.  Sutton came from the Sutton dynasty, which founded Sutton Seeds, and the book subsequently included various essays on The Construction of New Courses, The Formation and Maintenance of Putting Greens and Teeing Grounds, Grasses and Grass Seed, Golf Architecture, Caddies, and everyone’s favorite topic, The Manuring of Golf Greens and Courses!  These various topics were penned by not only Sutton, but also contributing authors such as Bernard Darwin, George Riddell, etc.

This is a much sought-after 1912 First Edition copy and is listed in the 2004 Gilchrist’s Guide to Golf Collectibles at $1,050.  This example is in good condition.