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In the serie "Les grands moments du golf français" (great moments of French golf) the French Golf Federation is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Jean Garaialde victory in the French open, paying tribute to this great champion.

This text, signed by André-Jean Lafaurie (with Georges Jeanneau's participation), is recllaing the great Garaialde's golfing events, his major records, including his 25 appearances in the World Cup and tributes of his friends (Nicklaus, Palmer, Player).
You'll also discover the vision of a golf architect who designed about 20 courses in France.

2009

Jean Garaialde
Quarante ans de victoire

Lafaurie, André-Jean - Jeanneau, Georges

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Members of the EAGHS seems very active! Our friends, Geert and Sara Nijs are certainly the two greatest expert on the game of Crosse just published this ultimate reference on the game of 'chole'. Sometimes called 'choule' or 'soule' this game is often considered as the precursor of golf. This book published by 'Les Editions Geert & Sara Nijs' is certainly the best reference on this game. All aspects are covered: what is the game of crosse, through the ages, the name, the season, the players, tournaments ... and many other chapters are covered.

It must be noted that an extremely great number of pictures are printed here for the first time in such a book. Also the bibliography is a very comprehensive one.

2008

Choule - The Non-Royal but most Ancient Game of Crosse

Nijs, Geert et Sara

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"1967 - Catherine Lacoste remporte l'US Open" (Catherine Lacoste wins the US Open) and has a foreword by André-Jean Lafaurie. In addition to the account of Catherine's victory in the US Open, there is the story of her success in both the British Ladies and the US Amateur (same year, 1969).

2007

1967- Catherine Lacoste remporte l'US Open

Jeanneau, Georges

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The first book is entitled "1907 - La victoire d'Arnaud Massy au British Open" (Massy's victory in The Open) and decribes this fantastic event. Massy being, does it worth to repeat, the first non British player to win The Open and, until now, the only French player to achive such a success. In addition, the book is providing a very complete biography of the champion.

2007

1907 - La victoire d'Arnaud Massy au British Open

Jeanneau, Georges et Nicolas

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Our friend Georges Jeanneau, with his son Nicolas, has just issued a new golf book, with the help of the French Golf Federation. The text is precise and offers real novelties. To our knowledge, most of the illustrations have never been published. a book you must have in your library !

2003

Le Golf et les Jeux Olympiques

Jeanneau, Georges

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