Papwa Sewgolum: Golf in Apartheid's Shadow

by Christopher Nicholson

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The impoverished and illiterate descendant of an indentured labourer, Papwa Sewgolum started playing golf at a young age and, with his non-conforming 'wrong arm' grip, he soon became a champion. He won the Natal Open twice but was refused access to the whites-only clubhouse, and in 1963 he had to receive his trophy in the rain. This title graphically brings to life Papwa's remarkable career, and captures both the richness of golf and the soul of a tortured country.
  • ISBN10 1868144119
  • ISBN13 9781868144112
  • Publish Date 1 January 2005
  • Publish Status Unknown
  • Out of Print 15 February 2016
  • Publish Country ZA
  • Imprint Wits University Press
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 256
  • Language English