Seve, The Movie?
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Thanks to reader Chris for Geoffrey McNab's story on the film planned and focusing on Seve's formative years.Thanks to reader Chris for Geoffrey McNab's story on the film planned and focusing on Seve's formative years.When one comes to the quality of the bunkers and other hazards we pass into realm of much dispute and argument. Primarily bunkers should be sand bunkers purely, not composed of gravel, stones or dirt. Whether this or that bunker is well placed, has caused more intensely heated arguments outside of the realms of religion, than has ever been my lot to listen to. C.B. MACDONALD
Available via Amazon (US): Golf Architecture For Normal People
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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
Thanks to reader Chris for Geoffrey McNab's story on the film planned and focusing on Seve's formative years."I would rather eat a golf ball than see this movie again."
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I think it's safe to say Roger Ebert will not be watching Seven Days In Utopia when it re-airs on Lifetime. The golf movie opens today with Robert Duvall starring in a performance Ebert noted:Golf In The Kingdom Film Best Enjoyed With A Glass Of Pinot
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Charles McGrath reveals a couple of interesting things about the long and winding road to getting Golf In The Kingdom on the big screen. The film arrives this week in select cities. (Thanks reader Jack for this)."You've Been Trumped" Preview
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Shehani Fernando, Ken Macfarlane and Elliot Smith of the Guardian feature this preview of You've Been Trumped, the Anthony Baxter documentary debuting at this week's Sheffield Doc/Fest on the controversy surrouding Donald Trump's Aberdonian golf resort. It's about five minutes long but worth checking out."From The Rough" Trailer
/Screenwriter and executive producer Michael Critelli pens an interesting guest item for Huffington Post about his golf film, From The Rough, featuring a pretty decent cast. It's due this fall.
Read More"Caddies Of Scotland"
/There's an interesting looking new film with a few teasers online worth checking out.
After establishing the origin and subsequent history of Caddies of Scotland, the film then takes a spirited romp through the Highlands and Lowlands stopping at many golfing meccas to hear the wit, reverence and irreverence of Scottish Caddies.
"It will be interesting to see which, if any, may be formidable films."
/In Golf World's classy looking new Arts Issue featuring a Mike Miller painting on the cover, Bill Fields looks at the mixed bag of golf films and concludes that for most of the failed movies, it comes down to the golfers not making convincing golfers. He also notes a few possible film topics and what's on the way...
Read More"Nobody gets handed a Fresca in class. Nobody gets a free bowl of soup. And nobody has to be the ball."
/Jason Sobel signed up for Caddyshack 101 class and all he got was a reminder that higher education is for fools.
Read MoreRIP Dan Resin, AKA Dr. Beeper
/Stick a tube up her nose and...ah, to be known for such poetic lines. And commercials:
I Demand A Restoration…
/ …Of Rolling Hills to its Bushwood CC days. After reading Brian Wacker's write-up on the place, I feel this is a national treasure and should be treated as such! Put back the clubhouse and caddyshack to the way Harold Ramis envisioned it!
Read MoreMust See: Caddyshack: The Inside Story
/Biography channel has put together an incredible two hour look at the making of Caddyshack. They've tracked
Read More"I confess to finding the fact that Larry baptised Loren Roberts in the swimming pool of the Polynesian resort at Disneyworld almost beyond satire"
/The Guardian's Marina Hyde isn't too wild about news of another golf movie and has a suggestion for someone wanting to give golf it's next Caddyshack.
Read MoreThe Back Nine Released For A Day
/Jon Fitzgerald's film about turning 40 and trying to become a great golfer has a one-day run nationally tomorrow, June 25th. Here's the theater listing for 23 cities.
Golf In The Kingdom Trailer
/Clocking in at 10 minutes, this looks more like an informercial for Bandon Dunes than anything else.
