Download or read book The Classics of Golf Edition of Golf Architecture written by Alexander Mackenzie and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 1987 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MacKenzie tells all about the design of golf courses, including Augusta National, Cypress Point and Royal Melbourne, all designed by him and considered three of the top ten in the world.

Download or read book The Architectural Side of Golf written by Herbert Newton Wethered and published by . This book was released on 1929 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Classic Golf Hole Design written by Robert Muir Graves and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-10-29 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Der Bau von Golfanlagen boomt nicht nur in den USA und Asien, sondern weltweit. "Classic Golf Holfe Design" ist ein praktischer Ratgeber für Landschaftsarchitekten und andere Fachleute, die in die Gestaltung oder Umgestaltung von Golfplätzen involviert sind. Jedes "klassische Loch" wird aus Designerperspektive genau beschrieben, und zwar u.a. im Hinblick auf grundlegendes Lochdesign, Wartung und Pflege sowie auf seine Auswirkungen für das Golfspiel selbst. Zu jedem "klassischen Loch" gibt es jeweils drei Musterbeispiele, die anschaulich demonstrieren, inwieweit welches Muster für eine Neuanlage geeignet sind. Die Autoren Graves und Cornish sind beide ehemalige Präsidenten der American Society of Golf Course Architects und zählen zu den berühmtesten und angesehensten Golfplatzarchitekten Amerikas. Sie haben zusammen über 1.000 Golfplätze entworfen oder umgestaltet und über 60 Seminare zum Thema Golfplatzdesign gehalten.

Download or read book Golf Architecture written by Alexander Mackenzie and published by Рипол Классик. This book was released on 1920 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an introduction by H. S. Colt.

Download or read book The Links written by Robert Hunter and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Golf The Impossible Collection written by George Peper and published by Assouline Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-01 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this most recent addition to Assouline’s highly covetable and lauded Ultimate Collection, George Peper, former editor in chief of Golf magazine and 2016 PGA Lifetime Achievement Award winner for Journalism, takes readers on an incomparable golf journey as he travels the world detailing the 100 most significant, historically noteworthy, and architecturally paramount courses. Describing intricate holes that have confounded the game’s best, revisiting tournaments that have made and broken champions, and elucidating the unique and truly special characteristics of each course makes Peper the perfect golf partner as he walks readers through the clubhouses, fairways, and bunkers. From greens as old and hallowed as St Andrews to courses celebrating their first anniversary such as Nova Scotia’s Cabot Cliffs, from the island mountain course of China’s Shanqin Bay to the Hamptons’ Maidstone Club, Golf: The Impossible Collection is an unequivocal sensory treat for the golf fanatic, or the perfect feast to feed the wanderlust simmering in all of us.

Download or read book Some Essays on Golf Course Architecture written by H.S. Colt and published by Coventry House Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some Essays on Golf-Course Architecture features selected writings from prominent architects of the early 20th century, H.S. Colt, C.H. Alison, and Dr. Alister MacKenzie. Written in 1920 during the height of their careers, this collaborative guide provides rare insight into the methods and philosophies they used to design and construct the world’s most renowned golf courses. Inside this classic of golf literature, the authors detail how they approach each element of golf course design, from placing hazards to utilizing a site's natural beauty. Along with their first-hand narrative, all of the original photos and sketches have been included, ensuring that every element of the first edition has been carefully preserved. This book includes 19 black-and-white photographs and 4 hand-sketched diagrams, including rare photos of Pine Valley and Longniddry during construction. Also included is a preface by H.S. Colt and two new appendixes highlighting the career achievements of Colt and Alison.

Download or read book A W Tillinghast written by Philip Young and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Those who love the game of golf are continually fascinated by the courses that have been designed by the great architects of what has come to be known as the Golden Age of Course Design. They are especially intrigued by the man who might be the greatest of them all, Albert Warren Tillinghast.Tilly the Terror, whose courses the last of which were designed almost seventy years ago, even in our day are considered among the finest and sternest tests and are the sites of numerous national and major championships, are unique works of art created by a master's genius. Yet he was far more than a man who designed golf courses.Tillinghast the man has been largely an unknown and misunderstood genius over the years. So many golfers have stood on a tee and looked out at the hole unfolding before their eyes and been in awe of what they see, a work of art that demands and challenges them in ways no other course has before, for they are playing a Tillinghast golf course. Frustrating and fun, its inherent beauty and difficulty mix together to create an experience that brings them back to play it over and over, regardless of score. His courses are what golf is all about.Imagine what it would be like to be able to get inside his mind, to be able to know what he was thinking and seeing and to understand why his thoughts and philosophies of design were so different and greater than his contemporaries, and remain so till this day.In this story of the man, Philip Young has accomplished what no other writer has done or even attempted until now, the first true biography of a golf course architect. The numerous photographs and drawings of his golf courses and individual holes serve as mere backdrops to the story of his life. From Pardon Tillinghast arriving in Providence in 1645 on down to the death of Tilly's beloved wife Lillian in 1952, some ten years after his own passing, we see the boy grow into the man despite the battles against depression, alcohol and his many early life failures that he waged in public and the privacy of his own thoughts.A complicated man who battled numerous inner demons, it was his father and his trips to St. Andrews in the 1890's where he developed a unique relationship with Old Tom Morris that led to his designing golf courses and finding his purpose in life.He became a man who everyone wanted to be around and know. From Thomas Edison to Rosalind Russell, politicians, sport figures and the most common of men, he treated all alike and enjoyed their company. For these and many other reasons, this book will be enjoyed by all who love a good story whether they can swing a golf club or not.He was a man unafraid of any challenge, from building a golf course on the side of a mountain that everyone else said couldn't be done to touring America and consulting for any PGA Professional who wanted his services in the twilight of his life, he was unstoppable until that morning in 1942 when his heart finally gave out.His life provides lessons for many and this story a delightful read for all. I hope you enjoy it!Philip Young, August 2005.

Download or read book Nicklaus by Design written by Jack Nicklaus and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2006-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nicklaus, the greatest golfer in the history of the game, has been winning kudos for his visually striking layouts and challenging yet playable holes. Here Nicklaus reveals how he builds his courses and shares the secret of how to "read" a golf hole and play it well. 172 illustrations.

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Download or read book Golf Architecture in America written by George Clifford Thomas and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Anatomy of a Golf Course written by Tom Doak and published by Markham, Ont. : Fitzhenry & Whiteside. This book was released on 1998-06-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A key book for the golfer's library, exploring the intricacies of golf architecture--and how this knowledge can improve your golf game.

Download or read book Creating Classics written by Peter Pugh and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, voted "GOLF Magazine"'s number 1 golf book of 2009, is a lavish, full-colour essential addition to any golfer's coffee table, featuring Sky Sports' golf commentator Bruce Critchley and five-time Open champion Peter Thomson. 'The real test of a course: is it going to live'? This was the maxim of arguably the greatest ever golf-course architect - Harry Shapland Colt. Having designed or influenced the layout of many of the world's most famous courses - Muirfield, Pine Valley, Wentworth - Colt's creations provide an enduring, pulse-racing test for today's golfer. "Creating Classics" tells the fascinating story of this golf visionary. From Colt's early years at Rye and Sunningdale to his partnerships with the other great architects of the early 20th century, the book embraces the phenomenal designs that emerged from this Golden Age of course construction. For golfers passionate about challenging courses steeped in character, this spectacular book lets players discover the rich heritage of their favourite golfing turf. Colt's definitive 18 holes, as chosen by golf's most distinguished commentator Bruce Critchley, and a foreword from five-time Open champion Peter Thomson, accompany stunning photographs and wonderful personal tales. This book will enlighten all lovers of the game about a special group of courses with unparalleled pedigree and a common bond - Harry Colt.

Download or read book The Complete Golfer written by Herbert Warren Wind and published by . This book was released on 1991-04 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Golf Course written by Geoffrey S. Cornish and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Grounds for Golf written by Geoff Shackelford and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2003-04-24 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A noted golf writer presents this primer of golf course design that introduces the fundamentals of golf architecture supplemented with photography, classic anecdotes, famous quotations, and informative hole depictions by architect Gil Hanse. 16-page full-color insert. 100 B&W photos.

Download or read book Sand and Golf written by George Waters and published by Goff Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sand and Golf: How Terrain Shapes the Game explores what makes golf, and golf course architecture, so special on sandy terrain. Golf was born on sandy ground and the features of the game are a direct product of that terrain. Fairways and greens were derived from the naturally occurring areas of short grass found among the coastal dunes of Scotland. The original sand traps were areas of bare sand that can be found scattered throughout any dune landscape. As the game spread beyond the coastal dunes it took these features with it, and while they have been incorporated into a variety of landscapes they have always fit best on sandy ground. For this reason each major expansion in golf has begun with new courses on sandy ground. Even the best courses of the modern era are products of sandy terrain. The reason golf works so well on sandy ground is that it quite literally belongs there. This book explores the unique features of sandy ground that make it so suitable for golf, studying the similarities and differences among sandy courses in a wide variety of environments. The courses of Melbourne's Sandbelt may not bear much resemblance to the fantastic sandy courses of America's Great Plains, but they actually have a great deal in common. The firm turf that is a product of free draining soils, rugged bunkers carved directly into the sandy soils, and a style of play suited to firm, often windy sites. Golf on sandy sites is a game played as much along the ground as through the air, and creative shotmaking is required to deal with the challenges of sandy terrain. The creativity required to succeed when golfing on sandy ground is a big part of the enduring popularity of these courses and the reason why people travel around the world to seek them out. Golf on sandy terrain is something special because golf itself is a product of that terrain. Sand and Golf looks at all aspects of the relationship between sand and golf, from golf's earliest days to the spread of the sport across the globe. Golf and golf course architecture on sandy sites is explored in every detail, using examples and illustrations from the best sandy courses in the world.FEATURED GOLF COURSES: United States of America 1. Bandon Trails Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Bandon, Oregon 2. Chambers Bay University Place, Washington 3. Cypress Point GC Monterey, California 4. Friars Head GC Baiting Hollow, New York 5. Garden City GC Garden City, New York 6. The Maidstone Club East Hampton, New York 7. The National Golf Links of America Southampton, New York 8. Pacific Dunes Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Bandon, Oregon 9. Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Links Pacific Grove, California 10. Pinehurst Number 2 Pinehurst, North Carolina 11. Pine Valley GC Clementon, New Jersey 12. Sand Hills GC Mullen, Nebraska 13. Sebonack GC Southampton, New York 14. Shinnecock Hills GC Southampton, New York 15. Streamsong Golf Resort Streamsong, Florida 16. Wild Horse GC Gothenburg, Nebraska 17. Yeamans Hall Club Hanahan, South Carolina Great Britain, Ireland, and Europe 18. Ballybunion Golf Club Ballybunion, Ireland 19. Carnoustie Golf Links Carnoustie, Scotland 20. Cruden Bay GC Cruden Bay, Scotland 21. Falsterbo GC Falsterbo, Sweden 22. Ganton GC Scarborough, England 23. Lahinch GC Lahinch, Ireland 24. Machrihanish GC Campbeltown, Scotland 25. Muirfield Gullane, Scotland 26. North Berwick (West Links) North Berwick, Scotland 27. The Old Course at St. Andrews St. Andrews, Scotland 28. Pennard GC Swansea, Wales 29. Prestwick GC Prestwick, Scotland 30. The Renaissance Club at Archerfield Dirleton, Scotland 31. Rosapenna Golf Resort Downings, Ireland 32. Royal Cinque Ports (Deal) Deal, England 33. Royal County Down Newcastle, Northern Ireland 34. Royal Dornoch Dornoch, Scotland 35. Royal North Devon (Westward Ho!) Bideford, England 36. Royal Portrush Portrush, Northern Ireland 37. Royal St. George's Sandwich, England 38. Royal Troon Troon, Scotland 39. Rye GC Rye, England 40. St. George's Hill GC St George's Hill, England 41. Sunningdale GC Sunningdale, England 42. Swinley Forest GC Ascot, England Australia 43. Barnbougle Dunes Bridport, Tasmania 44. Kingston Heath GC Melbourne, Australia 45. Royal Melbourne Melbourne, Australia