<P><I>Pebble</I><I> Beach</I> is the most storied golf venue in the world, and this book captures its stunning beauty through lavish photographs and accompanied by in-depth background on the legendary history of this golf paradise. It includes fascinating behind-the-scenes stories on many of the top championships as well as a record of winners and near winners of more than 400 of the tournaments played since golf came to the area in 1897. From Willie Smith (1899 U.S. Open Champion) to Tiger Woods, nearly every great champion of the sport's last century has competed at the courses of Pebble Beach Resorts, and their compelling stories are chronicled throughout.