Almanac Events: Australian Society for Sports History presents – Early Years of Olympic Golf
Australian Society for Sports History
Early Years of Olympic Golf
1900, 1904, 1908, 1916, 1936
Presentation by Michael Sheret
Wednesday, 16 October 6.30 pm
Venue TBA (NB: Event will take place in Adelaide)
Golf was an Olympic event long before it was re-introduced in 2016 at the Rio Olympics, something not well known to modern golfers. The presentation aims to be informative and entertaining. Below are some of the slides (with truncated captions) that will be shown.
L/R: An Olympic Champion An Olympic Medal Another Olympic Champion More Olympic Champions?
This is an ASSH umbrella event for which there will be a charge of $10. The Royal Coach provides an excellent bistro menu and 30 places are available. Please book with me.
RSVP by 20 September
Bernard Whimpress
0447 003 654
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About Bernard Whimpress
Freelance historian (mainly sport) who has just written his 40th book. Will accept writing commissions with reasonable pay. Among his most recent books are George Giffen: A Biography, The Towns: 100 Years of Glory 1919-2018, Joe Darling: Cricketer, Farmer, Politician and Family Man (with Graeme Ryan) and The MCC Official Ashes Treasures (5th edition).
Thank you for this post, John. Interested persons should be aware that this event is being held under the umbrella of ASSH (SA) and is thus being held in Adelaide.
Bernard, post has been updated and includes the information the event takes place in Adelaide. Col.
Fascinating stuff. Would joining ASSH get me a copy of the presentation after its delivery? The 1936 Hitler Berlin Olympics has always fascinated me.
Bobby Jones the great amateur who retired after winning the Grand Slam in 1930 attended as a spectator. He was a wealthy southern lawyer, and there is so much hagiography that it’s hard to find much about him outside of golf. Jones served overseas in WW2 so he did serve bravely once the reality of the Nazis was known,
Golf was an exhibition sport in 1936 over 2 days with 2 man teams from England, France and Germany. With the Germans leading after Day One, Hitler was driving out next day to present the trophy but turned around when news came through of the Germans wilting under pressure.
A pity you’re not here Peter. A fascinating story about Bobby Jones. Send me an email the day after to remind me.
Thanks Colin