Forgotten Books – The Golfing Annual, Vol. 2 (1888-89) Classic Reprint

Overview

The Golfing Annual, Vol. 2 (1888-89) is a classic reprint published by Forgotten Books. This edition preserves the charm of late 19th century golf literature while offering practical improvements in layout and reference content. The volume follows the same general plan as the previous year, continuing the authors mission to make the golfing year more accessible for players and clubs.

What is inside

• Enlarged and clearly distinguished plans of links for practical use on the course.
• An expanded club directory covering more than 230 clubs, with details on trains, greens distance from railway stations, travel options, and golfer accommodations.
• Notes on means of conveyance and nearby amenities to help with planning trips between matches.
• A faithful digital restoration that preserves the original format, while acknowledging rare age related imperfections may remain.

Why readers find it useful

• Offers a window into the golf culture and infrastructure of the 1880s and 1890s.
• Helpful for collectors and researchers tracing club networks, routes, and historical layouts.
• Serves as a reference for enthusiasts curious about period travel and sporting organization.

About the edition from Forgotten Books, which specializes in preserving rare and classic works. The title is digitally reconstructed to stay faithful to the original while repairing common imperfections in aged copies. In rare cases, a blemish or missing page from the source material may be reproduced. However, most issues are addressed to provide a readable experience for modern readers while honoring history.

Whether you are rebuilding a vintage golf reading list, researching the growth of golf clubs, or simply enjoying a piece of sporting history, this reprint makes that era feel close enough to reach out and touch. It is a practical artifact for study, a collectible for libraries, and a conversation piece for any book shelf that celebrates sport, travel, and the late Victorian golf era.