Obama Tees Up With Cameron, Adds Under Armour To Repertoire
/As President Barack Obama winds down his amateur career
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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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
Presidential Golf: Obama's Walk-Off, Trump's Numbers Low?
/As President Barack Obama drains a walk off chip at Mid-Pac Country Club, the LA Times reports on a Morning Consult study saying that the folks who actually answer their phone for pollsters may actually be downplaying their support for Donald Trump when asked. We may have another golfing president just yet!
Wait, stop the presses! The Donald just pointed out to Iowa voters that the President played more than Tiger Woods in 2015, vowing he would not do the same. Golf.com Staff reports:
"It was reported today he played 250 rounds of golf and he's going to be in Hawaii, I think did they say for three weeks?" Trump said. "Two hundred and fifty rounds, that's more than a guy who plays in the PGA Tour plays. He played more golf last year than Tiger Woods. We don't have time for this. We have to work."
The Obama hole-out:
Oh No: Big Break Is President Obama's Guilty-Pleasure Show
/I'm not sure what's of more concern: that President Obama tells Bill Simmons that watching the occasional chip-off from The Big Break is his treadmill guilty pleasure viewing, or that some poor aid is going to have to break the news that the show is on a hiatus of the permanent variety.
From the Simmons GQ interview hitting newstands.
Probably the guiltiest pleasure—and this is kind of lame—is Big Break. You know, on the Golf Channel? Which is kind of a silly show. [laughs] But I find it really relaxing.
So you watch it on the treadmill or something? Yeah, when I’m working out sometimes late at night. I never see all the episodes, but if they’ve got some chipping contest or something… [laughs] It’s pretty lame. I do love Game of Thrones.
President Obama Plays Torrey Pines South, Crashes Wedding
/Tod Leonard with no shortage
Read MoreObama Had A Chance At Breaking 80 & Other Insights
/While there has been much consternation over Barack Obama spending 214
Read MoreGeorge W. Bush On Wounded Warriors, Presidents Who Play Golf
/As part of Golf Digest's "Golfers Who Give Back" issue, Jerry Tarde
Read MoreCharlie Sifford To Receive Presidential Medal Of Freedom
/The highest civilian honor bestowed by the United States will be give
Read MoreFrank Deford: "You think Angela Merkel poses in a golf cart?"
/Opinions vary on President Barack Obama's love of golf and when it's appropriate for him to play,
Read MoreAnd Then Phil Gave Barack A Tip...
/That's a nod to the late Don Wade's book series and just a joke,
Read MoreOy Vey TIME Headline: "Obama Plays Water-Guzzling Desert Golf Courses Amid California Drought"
/I can deal with conservative blogs that just don't like the President
Read MoreObama & Biden Exchange Birthday Golf Gifts
/Thanks to Politico's Tal Kopan
Read MoreJeb: Obama And Boehner Need To Play More Rounds Of Golf
/with President Barack Obama playing golf, but in Jeb Bush's
Read MoreBush: "I think it's good for the president to be out playing golf."
/The final In Play with Jimmy Roberts looks to be a good one, with features on Michael J. Fox (inspired by his recent appearance in Golf Digest), Francis Ouimet and a rare sit-down with George W. Bush from The National Golf Links.
Read MoreG8 Summit Protesters Dress As Golfers
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Peter Macdiarmid of Getty captured these Oxfam volunteers depicting Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, British Prime Minister David Cameron, President Barack Obama and Russia's President Vladimir Putin.
