This is a reference book for the golfing world sponsored by golf's governing body, The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. This 95th edition includes: reviews of the 1997 season; five players of the year; 4250 entries on clubs and courses throughout Britain and Europe; results of tournaments worldwide, past and present, professional, junior and amateur; the complete rules of golf; buyer's guide to everything from golfing equipment to personal accessories; who's who of golf's names; biographies of players from the past; and a schedule of events for 1998.