The Tie Podcast: Talking Golf Architecture For Normal People
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I enjoyed chatting with Henry Shimp on an array of topics related to the 2023 Masters, my new book and even food. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or here:
The only course that will remain difficult under all conditions will be one that is designed and kept for golf of a stereotyped, monotonous character, and this makes a most uninteresting proposition. BOBBY JONES
Available via Amazon (US): Golf Architecture For Normal People
Barnes And Noble (online and in stores)
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
The Fried Egg Podcast: Is An Equipment Rollback On The Horizon?
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Andy Johnson and yours truly chatted about an array of topics, with a focus on the distance rollout and the repercussions for players and course design.
Hope you enjoy!
Quadrilateral: Major(s) News & Notes, December 30th, 2021
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“Auld Tom + G.M.T, Frozen out Golfers” by Thomas Hodge, 1884 (Thomas Hodge: The Golf Artist of St Andrews)
Thanks as always for subscribing and reading. Happy New Year!
Quadrilateral: Major(s) News & Notes, December 16, 2021
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I got the dreaded red light telling me this one was too long. So out went a photo of Omar Uresti.
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Quadrilateral: Major(s) News & Notes, December 2nd, 2021
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Major(s) News And Notes: November 25th, 2021
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A special Thanksgiving edition of the weekly News & Notes is available to all so check it out here.
As always, I’d point you to The Quadrilateral info site to answer questions (though it’ll be getting a year-end refresh soon), or the subscribe option for The Quadrilateral. Thanks to all for the support and Happy Thanksgiving!
Fried Egg Podcast: Talking George Thomas
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As part of his series on the great golf architects, Andy Johnson had me on the Fried Egg podcast to discuss George Thomas, aka The Captain who I wrote a biography of in (gulp) 1996! Hope you enjoy.
Podcast: Talking State Of The Game Issues With Keith Stewart
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I always enjoy chatting with PGA pro Keith Stewart, whose show airs on ESPN 920 a.m. in New Jersey and is full of smart questions from the host, who is moonlighting from his work as an instructor.
I hope you enjoy the chat as we try to make sense of the various moving pieces in golf, from the Saudis to amateur status ramifications to whether pandemic bounce is sustainable.
Cookie Jar Golf Podcast Episode 110
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I joined Tom Mills and Sam Williams for a wide-ranging chat on everything from state of the game issues to vodka Pimms and bunch of things in between.
Hopefully you’ve seen some of the wonderful video profiles of courses and have signed up for their occasional newsletter to keep up with this non-British but British take on the game. Recent pods have included Zac Blair discussing his recent Heathlands trip, Matt Faldo and Keith Wood discussing the Faldo Series, along with their “diaries” issues that make for great listens.
Quadrilateral: Major(s) News And Notes, November 4, 2021
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This week’s News and Notes already landed via email but here is the weekly free edition brimming with joyful anecdotes about the biggest events in golf. Included this week are some thoughts on the sneaky-huge ramifications of PGA Tour players taking initiative on the skill discussion, plus notes on Ryder Cup shirts of yesteryear, next year’s Women’s Open finally securing official tournament dates, a dreamy view of the Old Course up for sale and more.
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Quadrilateral: All Ryder Cup News, Notes And Latest Drama Report
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Koepka responded, says he’s ago and Bryson has made a mess of his hands prepping for the upcoming Long Drive.
All of that plus TV notes and schedules, Golf Channel’s 2008 Ryder Cup doc and notes about cheap tickets and good eats in Sheboygan. It’s a doozy of a Quadrilateral so sign up or upgrade to paid so you don’t miss next week’s daily coverage of the Ryder Cup. And if you’re new to the whole newsletter thing, here is the Quad’s homepage.
State Of The Game 115: Ryder Cup Preview With Andrew Coltart
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Andrew Coltart’s a six-time European Tour winner, former Ryder Cupper, current Sky Sports commentator and proud Scotsman. He joined Rod Morri, Mike Clayton and yours truly to discuss all things Ryder Cup and a little Solheim Cup as well. I think you’ll really enjoy this one, especially some of Coltart’s insights into this year’s team.
You can give Andrew a Twitter follow here. He will be in Wisconsin next week covering the event for Sky Sports.
Links to your favorite podcast app landing pages for SOTG are here, or you can listen via this embed:
Quadrilateral: Major(s) News And Notes In Advance Of The 149th Open
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