In golf construction art and utility meet; both are absolutely vital; one is utterly ruined without the other. GEORGE THOMAS

It’s back!

Twenty years later Tatra Press has kindly allowed me to bring back Grounds For Golf now that golf architecture is of more interest to the masses. A new Introduction looks at what’s driven the interest growth and two new chapters I had a blast adding (plus a few edits to keep things up-to-date).

The Amazon purchase page for the book arriving June 15, 2026.

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October 19, 2010

"How do you keep your boys down on the farm, now that they've seen Moline?"

October 19, 2010/ Geoff Shackelford

Mike Purkey says the European Tour should insist its Ryder Cup wannabes play at least half their schedule in Europe to strengthen the European Tour and tell us just how much some players really love the Cup. As if they aren't bickering amongst themselves enough already!

October 07, 2010

“I definitely want to be a captain."

October 07, 2010/ Geoff Shackelford

A few readers forwarded Michael Buteau's story on Davis Love lobbying for the Ryder Cup captaincy in 2012 and initially I didn't pay much attention, but on further reflection, it is a bit odd that the man who seemed to be a lock for the job is making sure to keep his name out there. Could the PGA be flirting with a certain former captain who really wanted the job again in 2010?

September 29, 2010

“I remember Robin Love holding up the trophy and telling the guys to take dead aim,."

September 29, 2010/ Geoff Shackelford

Stephanie Wei provides that image for us courtesy of Tabitha Furyk, one more reminder that 2012 should be fun too! She also talks to other wives about the Ryder Cup for WSJ:

September 11, 2010

The Future Is Bright For More Rees-toration Sniping!

September 11, 2010/ Geoff Shackelford

Now that the PGA Tour's finest have found their voice when it comes to evaluation Rees Jones Reestorations of tournament venues, it's worth remembering that we have many more opportunities in the next few years for more tirades, brouhahas and other kvetching.

August 15, 2010

Bjorn Tries To One-Up Monty In Bad Publicity Race

August 15, 2010/ Geoff Shackelford

I'm not sure what this means for the team Europe except that Thomas Bjorn will likely not be Monty's replacement this year or in 2012. Mark Reason reports.

May 05, 2010

Rees Jones Modern Era; Adds A Drivable Par 4 To Medinah

May 05, 2010/ Geoff Shackelford

Here's the release...certainly a positive addition to Medinah No. 3.

Geoff Shackelford

Geoff Shackelford is a Senior Writer for Golfweek magazine, a weekly contributor to Golf Channel's Morning Drive, is co-host of The Ringer's ShackHouse is the author of eleven books.