"A Difficult Par" Wins 2014 USGA Book Award
/Congratulations to James Hansen, author of "A Difficult Par"
Read MoreWhen one comes to the quality of the bunkers and other hazards we pass into realm of much dispute and argument. Primarily bunkers should be sand bunkers purely, not composed of gravel, stones or dirt. Whether this or that bunker is well placed, has caused more intensely heated arguments outside of the realms of religion, than has ever been my lot to listen to. C.B. MACDONALD
Available via Amazon (US): Golf Architecture For Normal People
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Bookshop.org option to support local independent bookstores.
Reviews:
"Golf Architecture for Normal People . . . should be required reading for those who are not ashamed to admit they know little about the subject, and for those who think they do . . . . Golf course architecture geeks have trouble slimming their thoughts down to bite-sized chunks, but Shackelford has achieved a remarkable success here." —Independent (Ireland)
"From the relative newcomer who’s slowly getting hooked to those that have played the game for most of their lives and think they know a thing or two, Golf Architecture for Normal People provides a solid and sober perspective that will help everyone recognize why some golf courses are worth playing more than once while a single trip around others is all you’re ever likely to want or need." —Links Magazine.
“It’s a wonderful book. An easy read that arrives just in time for your summer reading list. If you’ve never thought about how an appreciation for course design could heighten your enjoyment of the game, you must check this out.”—The Peterborough Examiner
"As in his prior publications, in his newest book Shackelford shows a deep appreciation for what can be done to create a golf course that appeals to the broadest possible golfing audience…Shackelford’s prose is succinct, often witty, and accessible."—Cape Gazette
"Author, blogger and golf architecture expert Geoff Shackelford, who helped Gil Hanse design Rustic Canyon and restore 2023 U.S. Open host Los Angeles Country Club, taps into his passion by creating a guide that helps every golfer understand the nuances of course design. Published by Tatra Press, the 164-page hardcover book is a must-read for every golfer to better understand the game they love." —Golf Pass
"Shackelford provides an informative picture [and]...sprinkles in history lessons about those who planted the game's architectural roots, defines common terms and helps you hone your eyes when it comes to identifying some of the tricks of the trade."—FORE Magazine
"This new book does a great job demystifying golf course design ideas for average players, but can also be a beneficial read fro PGA Professionals and other golf course employees to get a better understanding of their home courses." —PGA Magazine
Books: Golf, Sand And Pinehurst
/Walking around Pinehurst tonight before the mayhem breaks out Monday
Read MoreState Of The Game 34: Curt Sampson
/Author of 14 books and numerous magazine stories, Curt Sampson joins us for the latest State Of The Game.
As always you can download the mp3 here, listen to this episode on iTunes, or subscribe to this and other episodes via iTunes.
The Great Charles Price On Writing
/On the 20th anniversary of his passing, Charles Price is
Read MoreUSGA Book Award Winner: American Triumvirate
/James Dodson won his
Read MoreGolf Illustrated UK Now On The iPad
/The fourth edition of Golf Illustrated is out and while the print edition is another beautiful journal full of wonderful photography that makes a great gift, there is a solution for non-UK buyers who were scared by the high price: an iPad edition for $13.99. The app is free and a one-year subscription is $49.99.
Included in the latest issue are profiles of David McLay Kidd, Archie Baird and Lee Trevino interview. Features include a look at Royal St. George's, a story on five club secretaries and a fantastic Dale Concannon story about the first Ryder Cup.
Q&A With Steven Reid, Author Of Bobby's Open
/With Lytham still fresh on our minds and the website slowing
Read MoreLorne Rubenstein Retiring From The Globe And Mail
/Bruce Dowbiggin's
Read MoreSheft: "The Longest Shot" A Classic
/Bill Sheft
Read MoreDarwin's Golf Courses Of The Isles, Tablet Edition
/Bernard Darwin's classic book, The Golf Courses of The British Isles
Read More"Yeah, it would be slow, but death by typewriter is what the [bleep!] deserves."
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Ron Sirak pays tribute to Dan Jenkins and there is no way you can pass up a column quoting the single greatest lede in the history of literature.
And there was this from Sirak about Jenkins' place in the world of sport:
But even more than his best-selling novels, Jenkins joined journalists Bernard Darwin and Herbert Warren Wind in the WGHOF because he reinvented sports writing. If the late Hunter Thompson gets credit for creating "Gonzo Journalism" -- the art of immersing yourself in a story and making fact read with the entertainment of fiction -- Jenkins is the guy who brought that attitude to sports, although he will hate to have his name mentioned in the same sentence with Thompson. Both blew up the form and invented a new one.
The Big Miss Not A Big Sales Miss
/From Doug Ferguson's
Read MoreBook Review: The Big Miss By Hank Haney
/Tiger Woods should be grateful Hank Haney wrote The Big Miss.
Read More"The last time we spoke, he left me with three words: 'Cherish every minute.'"
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Kevin Cook files a nice remembrance of David Malcolm, author of Tom Morris of St. Andrews: The Colossus of Golf, who passed away June 4th.
