"Golf, at its worst, is Donald Trump."
/It took nearly the entire campaign for someone to blame
Read MoreThe only course that will remain difficult under all conditions will be one that is designed and kept for golf of a stereotyped, monotonous character, and this makes a most uninteresting proposition. BOBBY JONES
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
Martha Burk On LPGAers Backing Trump Bedminster: "They’re acting like good little girls and remaining mute"
/Martha knows how to turn on the charm offensive, doesn't she?
Read MoreThree Senators Call For USGA To Leave Trump Bedminster
/An unbylined USA Today
Read MoreKerr: "Nobody treats the LPGA better than Donald"
/Beth Ann Nichols interviewed a dozen LPGA
Read MoreLPGA Commish "Lucky" To Not Have Trump Bedminster Decision
/Mike Whan, the LPGA Tour Commissioner, i
Read MoreWill USGA Move U.S. Women's Open From Trump Bedminster?
/Before I share highlights from two different calls on the USGA to move
Read MoreReport: "Donald Trump's Scottish golf courses lost more than £9 million last year"
/The Daily Mail's Jenny Awford
Read MoreBlame Golf Files: Trump Trails In All States With His Properties
/To cap off that slow stretch prior to the presidential debates,
Read MoreWaPo On Extreme Trump Golf Course Valuations
/Thanks to reader Scott for sending Drew Harwell's Washington Post
Read MoreReview: Trump Turnberry
/I made two visits to Turnberry around The Open at Troon, and as The Donald prepares to accept the nomination, I hope you can set your views aside and just appreciate what he and his family have done to replinish and update Turnberry.
Every element of the experience is exceptional. Granted, I'm happy at the Brora's and Cruden Bays of the world, but I don't knock the person with money wanting to enjoy a luxurious, five-star experience. Trump and his team, spearheaded by golf architect Martin Ebert, has delivered for that audience and brought new life to one of the world's most amazing resorts, as envisioned over 100 years ago.
My review at GolfDigest.com.
Update on 2016-07-22 04:43 by Geoff
**17 images in a gallery of Trump Turnberry.
Update on 2016-08-07 06:21 by Geoff
**We discussed on Morning Drive as well:
Reminder: Feherty Lands A New Trump Interview
/As Donald Trump heads to the Republican national convention to accept the nomination, David Feherty sits down on June 22 with the nominee (again).
• Why he doesn’t consider himself a politician
• U.S. Presidents playing golf
• Whether or not he will use a teleprompter at the Republican National Convention
• Reaction to the PGA TOUR’s decision to move its World Golf Championship (WGC) event from Trump’s Doral property in Miami to Mexico
• Distrust for the media: Trump – “The media to me is one of the most dishonest groups of people I’ve ever dealt with.”
• Golf’s return to the Olympic Games: Trump – “I think it’s a great thing for golf, having it in the Olympics”
• An admiration for professional golfers, including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and today’s current wave of young stars
• His recent trip to Scotland for the reopening of Turnberry
• What’s next if he doesn’t win the presidential nomination
• Highlights from Feherty’s initial interview with Trump in May 2012
The first airing is Monday at 6 pm ET:
Natalie Gulbis On Donald Trump's Convention Speaker List!
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Night three!
Jeremy Peters reports for the New York Times on the Trump campaign's Republican National Convention speaker list and LPGA star Natalie Gulbis has been slected for a prime night three slot(!?) when Newt Gingrich, Ted Cruz, Eric Trump and the vice presidential nominee are speaking.
Roundup: Trump Opens Turnberry In Glorious, Bizarre Fashion!
/Ok, glorious might be strong, but the weather was lovely
Read MoreTrump In Scotland: Reuters, WaPo Analyze His Projects
/On the eve of Donald Trump's arrival at Turnberry to re-open the famed course
Read MoreNYC's Trump Ferry Point Off To A Great Start For...Trump
/Rich Calder of the New York Post
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