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
Barnes And Noble (online and in stores)
Bookshop.org option to support local independent bookstores.
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
The Irish Independent's Niamh Horan is anonymously quoting friends of Rory McIlroy who say his long-term and highly public relationship with Caroline Wozniacki is over.
The "friends" say the final straw may have been a September 16th Tweeted photo of Rory having a wee nap.
Friends say a photograph posted by Caroline on Twitter, which showed her boyfriend in a deep sleep, was one of the final straws for the number-one golfer.
One source said: "Rory was very upset by it and even Serena Williams pointed out – albeit in a joking way – it was a pretty mean thing to do."
The relationship ended days after the picture had been posted to millions of fans online. But friends say Caroline is still struggling to accept that the pair have split up.
There had been rumors of a split in late August but the Caroline reaffirmed her social media vows by changing her profile photo to a couples shot.
The offending photo:
**Caroline tells a Danish paper the story is wrong, and Ryan Ballengee translates.
“I’m so tired of the rumors,” Wozniacki said to Ekstra Bladet in Denmark. “They occur every time Rory and I are apart a few days or do not write on Twitter. There is nothing in it, and from now on I just think that I will keep my private life private.
Twitter claims another victim as top LPGAer Stacy Lewis apparently Tweeted something not-entirely-cute-and-cuddly about the golf crowds in China, experienced some crazy backlash, and retired her account.
Stina Sternberg offered this:
Very sorry to see @Stacy_Lewis leaving Twitter over apparent backlash from comment she made Sun about her disappointment in the China crowds
— Stina Sternberg (@StinaSternberg) October 7, 2013
Jack De Menezes encapsulates Lee Westwood's post-PGA Championship Twitter tirade toward the "trolls" which, unless you really have a lot of free time, is not worth the time.
Unless you like to see how an Officer Of The Order Of The British Empire thinks of others, especially after a major championship!
Westwood also took aim at former Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie, responding to criticism made by the golfer-turned-TV pundit by replying “who?”.
His tirade continued, trying to goad more from those having a go at him, as he said: "Ahhh just when I'm in the mood the haters all go quiet! They must have the porn on! Ahhh the haters have all gone quiet now ! Obviously didn't like a bit back at em!
"Come on you girly boy trolls! I've only won just over 2 mill on course this year! Need you to keep me entertained a bit longer than this!
Uh, hate to interrupt, but is that pounds or dollars? Because if it's dollars, well, Boo Weekley's won $2.5 million...
"I love slagging people back! Had enough of sitting there taking it. Bring it on!"
After appearing to grow tired of tweeting, the world No 14 signed off for the night by saying: "Not been hacked. Just honest. Bored now. Westy out."
He suggested there might have been some aid this tirade...
“@JBeckett23: @WestwoodLee Has someone hacked your account Lee.. drink doesn't solve anything!”oh it does! Plenty!
— Lee Westwood (@WestwoodLee) August 12, 2013
Feherty asked Westwood earlier this year about quitting social media.
"It can take over your life, [you can] get addicted to it. The thing that put me off was the amount of negativity. Negativity I don't need in my life."
I forgot Feherty's advice of using it as an offensive weapon. Sounds like someone listened!
**And an apology comes at 11:32 a.m. ET.
Sincere apologies to my sponsors and true followers for my earlier comments . It was out of order and out of character ,Westy .
— Lee Westwood (@WestwoodLee) August 12, 2013
Instructor Butch Harmon has retired from Twitter following an unfortunate missive sent out about his pupil Nick Watney who posted Memorial rounds of 82-77.
Alex Miceli with the details of Harmon's offending comment--"Must be having some personal problems"--and a response from Watney.
“Interesting,” Watney said coming out of the exercise facility at Muirfield Village. “No comment.”
After the Tweets were vanished, Harmon announced his retirement from the social media platform.
Thank you to all of you who have chosen to follow me, but after a big mistake today I'm off twitter best to all . By By
— Butch Harmon (@43BH) May 31, 2013
**Stephanie Wei has the offending Tweets plus a fantastic response from one of Harmon's followers.
The Irish Independent's Niamh Horan "asks if the Nike Curse has struck again as the golf genius and his tennis ace lover appear to go into meltdown."
Here key evidence?
That lack of Twitter activity between the two in recent days...
The pair, who are usually very communicative with one another over Twitter, have not publicly conversed on the social networking site for several days.
Geoff Shackelford is a Senior Writer for Golfweek magazine, a weekly contributor to Golf Channel's Morning
Copyright © 2022, Geoff Shackelford. All rights reserved.
