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Golf Dreaming - An Aboriginal Social, Political, Cultural and Historical Perspective of Golf delves into the fascinating and often-overlooked Aboriginal connection to golf.
Historical accounts reveal that some traditional Aboriginal games bore similarities to golf, long before the sport gained global prominence.
This history by Emeritus Professor of Indigenous History John Maynard is rich with intriguing stories, from the barriers Aboriginal people faced in accessing golf courses and equipment to the lesser-known links between Australian golf courses and significant Aboriginal sites, including burial grounds.
Through these narratives, Golf Dreaming explores the sport's unique cultural intersections and its challenges, providing a fresh perspective on golf's place in Australia's sporting and cultural history.
About the author
Emeritus Professor John Maynard is a Worimi Aboriginal man from the Port Stephens region of NSW and a Professor of Indigenous Education and Research at the University of Newcastle.He has held several major positions and served on numerous prominent organizations and committees, including Deputy Chairperson of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, Executive Committee of the Australian Historical Association, New South Wales History Council, Indigenous Higher Education Advisory Council, Australian Research Council College of Experts, National Indigenous Research and Knowledges Network and the NSW Fulbright Selection Committee.John is the author of several books on Aboriginal people and sport.
