The 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
Monday At The 2022 U.S. Open
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All live on tape from Brookline.
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The Country Club: Q&A With Fred Waterman, By The Numbers And All 18 From Above
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It’s an action packed Sunday edition of the Quadrilateral as the U.S. Open is upon us.
I’ve got a quick recap of the crazy, if embarrassing week in London before we learn more about the 2022 U.S. Open host via historian Fred Waterman. Plus, all you need to better appreciate the storied course including two embeds I’ll post here as well:
Quadrilateral: Major(s) News & Notes, June 9, 2022
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LIVlier Than Most! Recapping A Wacky Day In Golf
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Mickelson, Norman, Johnson, Nicklaus and Tiger make news.
The news of Tiger’s U.S. Open WD got a special midday edition of The Quadrilateral.
Mickelson To Play Majors Again; U.S. Open Final Qualifying Roundup
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Last year's PGA Champion plans to turn up at Brookline, as do qualifiers from "Golf's Longest Day".
Results and notes from Monday that were already delivered to email boxes.
Here is the Final Qualifying results page, though I see no accompanying articles or photo galleries as of midnight ET.
Quadrilateral: Major(s) News & Notes, June 2, 2022
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Bailey Davis tees off the 10th in practice (Chris Keane/USGA)
The U.S. Women's Open is here and the Quadrilateral has your final preview.
Plus, Justin Thomas will play his way into majors, Stenson visits Rome, Open rail concerns, vital ticket news, ANGC's Par 3 gets a facelift, Valhalla sells, and many Reads.
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Looming Questions Halfway Through 2022's Major Season
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Deprived of another day wondering who might be turning up at the LIV’s first London event in a week, I sat typed out some looming questions for the second half of 2022. Holy cow there’s a lot to be resolved in the coming weeks and months.
Quadrilateral: Major(s) News & Notes May 5, 2022
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I have a few theories as to why so few top players are working just two weeks from the PGA.
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Major(s) News & Notes April 28, 2022
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Plenty of notes in the weekly free edition of The Quadrilateral for all the world to see.
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PGA Field Released With Mickelson And Woods
/Tiger and Phil are entered, but Mickelson’s agent issues statement suggesting his disruptor client is keeping all options open, including a possible Saudi payday.
Schwartzel Holes Out A Holes After Glorious Above-Shoulder Club Hurl
/I do wonder what master club hurler Tommy Bolt would make of Charl Schwartzel’s throwing angle here, given the potential damage to the shoulder and irrefutable evidence provided of an intentional throw (as opposed to grip slippage). But this fit of rage at the Valspar undoubtedly elevates him into elite club throwing world status.
But all was right in his world a few holes later when he holed out from 194:
Quadrilateral: Major(s) News & Notes, March 3rd, 2022
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This week I open with a few words on golf’s effort to retain the money-talk spotlight Wednesday.
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Quadrilateral: Major(s) News & Notes, February 24, 2022
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Player moves and Zach gets the Ryder Cup nod lead off this edition.
Plus, distance talk, the fairway landing area on Augusta National's 11th, Oakland Hills update, women's major notes, Rory's Masters approach and Reads. Never have I been more thrilled to deliver some old school notes and observations.
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