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.
Thanks to reader Michael for one final note on Lydia Ko's
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/It's entirely wonky but I don't care: big hat tip to Golf Channel's Michael Breed
Read MoreDVR Alert: Royal Melbourne On Golf Channel
/The ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open returns to Royal Melbourne
Read MoreEngaged Couple Wins Victorian Opens On Same Day
/Thanks to reader Ken for The Age's Matt Murname with the story of Richard Green and Marianne Skarpnord
Read MoreVideo: Richard Green Aces Par-4 In Victoria Open Pro-Am
/during the Victorian Open Pro-Am.
Read MoreInsanity Redefined: Aus PGA Uses Same Playoff Hole 7 Times
/I understand that it's a cliché to wheel out the "definition of insanity
Read MoreVideo: Bird Cleanly Steals Ball At Aussie PGA
/The gull who tried to take Steve Lowery's
Read MoreAdam: Leave Olympic Golf To The Amateurs
/Add Adam Scott to the list of players (not) wildly excited about Olympic golf
Read MoreSpieth On Australian Open Winning 63: "It's definitely the best round I've ever played and the best win I've ever had"
/Jordan Spieth blew away the field with a final day 63 and six-stroke Australian Open
Read MoreAustralian Open '14 Set Up For Fun Weekend Finish
/Two-time champion Greg Chalmers has awakened (again) and leads heading into Australian Open
Read MoreDevotion To Craft Files: Lucas Herbert Edition
/If you watched the Australian Masters final round you know that 18-year-old amateur Lucas Herbert
Read MoreThe Australian & Jack: "Why not do more than just the greens?"
/As I noted on Morning Drive
Read More18-Year-Old Posts Course Record, Within 2 At Aussie Masters
/Mark Hayes with the outstanding story of 18-year-old amateur Lucas Herbert
Read MoreReminder: Australian Masters Begins At Metropolitan
/To whet your appetite for Wednesday’s prime time viewing on Golf Channel,
Read MoreIt's Already Back! Royal Melbourne Returns To Our Screens
/Thanks to the folks at Augusta National and ESPN, Royal Melbourne
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