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    Bobby Jones

    He wrote a part-memoir, part instructional book about golf in his life. What was the title of the book?Sports Legend: Bobby Jones

      "Down the Fairway". The book, in the words of Sports Illustrated, is "an incontestable classic".

    Jones appeared in a series of short instructional films in 1931 titled, "How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones". Which legendary director helmed the films?Sports Legend: Bobby Jones

      George Marshall. The movies were not commercially profitable, but many younger golfers have said that they were very informative.

    What eventually restricted Jones to a wheelchair?Sports Legend: Bobby Jones

      Syringomyelia. Syringomyelia, a fluid-filled cavity in his spinal cord which causes first pain, then paralysis.

    After retiring from golf, what course did he found and help design?Sports Legend: Bobby Jones

      Augusta National Golf Club. Once the course was created, he then created the Masters. Jones hosted the even until 1967.

    Jones achieved what rare record in his last season of competitive golf?Sports Legend: Bobby Jones

      Won all 4 majors in a calendar year. He completed the Grand Slam in 1930, his last season.

    Jones was the first recepient of what award given out by the Amateur Athletic Union?Sports Legend: Bobby Jones

      James E Sullivan Award. Known as the " Oscar" of sports awards, and older than the Heisman, the AAU Sullivan Award honors the most outstanding amateur athlete in the United States.

    At what age did Jones win his first children's golf championship?Sports Legend: Bobby Jones

      6. He was a child prodigy at golf.

    What year did Jones win his first major championship?Sports Legend: Bobby Jones

      1923. His first championship came at the Inwood course.

    How many times did Jones win the United States Open?Sports Legend: Bobby Jones

      4. He won the championship four times, and also was the runner-up four times as well.

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