In 1930, Robert "Bobby" Jones Jr (1902-1971) became the first person to achieve golf's "Grand Slam" by winning all four major world golf tournaments. This book takes readers inside the personal and professional world of this legendary golfer during his mesmerizing Grand Slam season to present an account of this unrivalled sporting achievement.

In 1930, Robert "Bobby" Jones Jr. (1902-1971) became the first person to achieve golf's "Grand Slam" by winning all four major world golf tournaments - The British Amateur, the British Open, the US Amateur, and the US Open. He became a worldwide sporting legend overnight, and has continued to be one of the most popular and influential sports personalities of all time. "Bobby Jones and the Quest for the Grand Slam" takes readers inside the personal and professional world of this legendary golfer during his mesmerizing Grand Slam season to present the most authoritative and comprehensive account of this so far, unrivalled sporting achievement. This volume also features a collection of never-before-seen photographs from private collections, and a free DVD that chronicles the history of the sport and Jones' role in it.