American golfer (1894–1968) who, despite suffering a severe eye injury during World War I, went on to win three major titles. Signed book: How to Play Your Best Golf All the Time. First edition, later printing. NY: Simon and Schuster, 1953. Hardcover, 6 x 9.25, 151 pages. Signed and inscribed in ink on the title page, “To Carlton Drake from Tommy Armour.” Light wear to extremities (small tears and chips to spine ends), otherwise fine, tight condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
