Forgotten Books The Gorham Golf Book - Classic Golf Rules, Etiquette & Glossary

Discover The Gorham Golf Book

Step into a compact, historic guide designed for golfers of every age. The Gorham Golf Book blends practical counsel with a respect for golf’s evolving traditions, offering succinct notes on play, sportsmanship, and the language that surrounds the game.

Originally compiled to help face common hazards on the course, this book assembles official and special rulings, the etiquette of golf, and a glossary of technical terms. It is a window into the culture of golf—how players communicate, resolve questions on the fairway, and approach the sport with courtesy.

What you’ll find inside

• Official and special rulings that guided play
• Etiquette and decorum expected on and around the greens
• A glossary of terms that describe clubs, shots, and situations
• Tips and notes for facing typical hazards with clarity

Each page bears the character of an era—with slightly aged pages and a binding that speaks to long travels through libraries and bookshops. The edition preserves the structure and tone of the original while digitizing it for modern readers.

A preserved piece of golf history

Forgotten Books carefully reproduces this important historical work, maintaining original layout and narrative flow. In rare cases, a blemish or page irregularity from the source may be present to honor authenticity.

Who will enjoy this edition

Ideal for golf fans, historians, and collectors who value a snapshot of rules, etiquette, and sport terminology from a bygone era. It’s a thoughtful companion for readers who appreciate the sport’s culture.

• Enriches understanding of traditional etiquette and on-course discourse
• Offers historical context without implying modern guarantees
• Suitable for reference during practice or leisure reading

Ways to use this book today

• Reference rulings and terms before rounds for clarity
• Pause to reflect on etiquette during practice and play
• Display as a collectible that celebrates golf history