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
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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
As someone who once lugged a video camera bag, bulky camera and tripod to the range on too many occasions, it's impossible not to love a new product spotted and reviewed by John Strege made especially for videotaping the swing.
A Golfweek staff report on instructor Hank Haney getting sued for not deliving on promises of personal instruction at his South Carolina academy.
Maureen Fitzgerald and her son, Matthew Teesdale, of Ambler, Pa., alleged consumer fraud in a suit filed Sept. 16 in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia.
They claim that Haney, Tiger Woods’ former coach, gave a total of 7 minutes’ instruction to Teesdale, then 18, who paid $30,000 plus fees when he enrolled at the Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy in Hilton Head Island, S.C., in 2009-10.
What fun is this? He actually looks like a golfer!
Tweeted video from Hank Haney:
Thankfully we have videos to relive the good ole days.
AP's Scott Sonner reports that Charles Barkley is so eager to lose The Hitch, that he may play the Tahoe celebrity event as a lefty.
Sean Foley goes under Farrell Evans' knife and as you might imagine with those two, the Q&A is engaging.I've had little time today to look at the specs on the iPad2, but with the same HD camera as the iPhone, I'm curious if we'll see this device become part of the golf instructor's bag of tricks? So many already use video, but it just seems that if the screen resolution is strong enough in the daylight, that this could become a revolutionary teaching tool due to its simplicity, screen size and portability.
Teachers out there: your thoughts?
Steve Elling tackles a wonderful subject: the demise of the homemade, easily recognizeable swing and its sudden renaissance with the likes of Bubba, Two Gloves and Rickie.Geoff Shackelford is a Senior Writer for Golfweek magazine, a weekly contributor to Golf Channel's Morning
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