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.
The highly competent if not overly-dynamic Cindy Davis announced her retirement at 52
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/That's the question Nathan Donato-Weinstein of the Silicon Valley Business Journal asks.
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/MyGolfSpy.com has posted an anonymous essay of sorts
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/Tim Schooley of the Pittsburgh Business Times quotes Dick's Sporting Goods CEO Ed Stack
Read More15% Taylor Made Workforce Cuts, Adams Golf Plant Closes
/Nice work by Tony Covey
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/It's been a brutal week for golf industry news and while I'm saddened for the PGA pros
Read MoreNY Times On "Buyers Market" For Golf Course Purchases
/Sarah Max filed an interesting look
Read MoreReluctant Video: Sergio Crashes Bethpage
/These tour-pro-surprises-Joe-Public ads have just about run their course
Read More"We're seeing a lot of tires getting kicked by the Chinese"
/E. Scott Reckard of the L.A. Times
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/It's kind of startling to read Derek Lawrenson's
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/I guess they would have to look a bit more closely at their way of viewing life,
Read Moreadidas Earnings Plummet, Taylor-Made Product Cycle Blamed
/Allan Brettman reports on adidas suffering a 34% profit drop
Read MoreThe Ben Hogan Brand Is Back!
/And from the report by E. Michael Johnson, it's in good hands with
Read MoreFamed Forest Oaks CC Closed Until Further Notice
/The 31-year host to the Wyndham Championship until 2008 (
Read MoreBig IMG Cuts, Golf Client Expansion Coming
/Tripp Mickle of SBJ reports on William Morris-Endeavor's plans for new acquisition
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