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.
"Definition of insanity? Playing West Coast Swing in January & February! Only 2 bad months of weather for the entire year."
/"If the last half hour has been torture for you, you have no idea what is has been like for us!"
/Pebble's 14th And Chipping Areas **
/"I know, I lost most of you after 'Zeus.'"
/Where Is Peter Oosterhuis On CBS Telecasts?
/2010 AT&T National Pro-Am Open Thread
/Track the scores here and post your thoughts, gripes and other observations below in the comments section.
"Both parties acknowledge, however, that there may be special circumstances where the PGA Tour determines a special rule is necessary for its competition."
/USGA Assures Dateline Rerun A Strong Lead-In Audience
/"When I see the course, I have memories of him working against all odds."
/As they wrap up play today on Mike Strantz's remodeled Shore Course at Monterey Peninsula, Jerry Stewart catches up with Heidi Strantz about watching the event from afar.
“Oh, hey Alex. I just want to remind you, you are on the PGA Tour, you know.”
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Nice job by Stephanie Wei to track down Alex Prugh--the West Coast Swing's surprise player who is in the top 10 again this week--for a Q&A that helps us get to know him better.
Oddly, She Didn't Tweet About This
/"Match Play field does not include Woods"
/Bob Harig reports on the match play field, officially minus Tiger Woods. I'm not sure about the ESPN story headline that appears in my browser header: "Tiger Woods Misses Deadline For Entering Match Play Championships."


