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Review of The Golden Age of Golf Design

October 7th, 2009 No comments
The Golden Age of Golf Design

A must have for anybody interested in golf course architecture.As great as Pebble Beach is today, you’ll wonder why it was ever changed after seeing the old photos of it following Chandler Egan’s work in 1929!Buythis beautiful book and you won’t be disappointed.
Product DescriptionThe years between 1910 and 1937 will always be known as the [...]

Review of Grounds for Golf

October 5th, 2009 No comments
Grounds for Golf: The History and Fundamentals of Golf Course Design

If you’ve ever wondered why some golf courses are interesting and fun to play, while others are boring and unsatisfying, you are likely to find the answers in Grounds for Golf. Shackelford brings valuable insights to the subject he calls “the most interactive art form alive.” A book on golf course design could get bogged [...]