In golf construction art and utility meet; both are absolutely vital; one is utterly ruined without the other. GEORGE THOMAS
It’s back!
Twenty years later Tatra Press has kindly allowed me to bring back Grounds For Golf now that golf architecture is of more interest to the masses. A new Introduction looks at what’s driven the interest growth and two new chapters I had a blast adding (plus a few edits to keep things up-to-date).
The Amazon purchase page for the book arriving June 15, 2026.
LA North's Fifth Hole
/Continuing the Quadrilateral countdown to the 2023 U.S. Open with everything to know about a difficult par-4 and the historic real estate surrounding one of George Thomas and Billy Bell's most innovative design touches.
The fifth at LACC North, with a touch of Norma Desmond for good measure.
Wrap: Scheffler Repeats, Tiger To Play Genesis
/Masters champ Scottie Scheffler defends in Scottsdale where he kicked off his magical 2022 run.
Plus, after drops by Schauffele and Scheffler, Tour needs more free drop accountability.
Then, a preview of Tiger’s return this week to prep for majors and to find out if his putting can be presentable (by his lofty standards).
And finally, a Genesis Invitational preview.
Major(s) News & Notes, February 9, 2023
/We hardly knew ye: the Swilcan patio is gone. A final analysis on the St Andrews Links Trust boondoggle.
LA North: The First And Second Holes
/This one is for the most devoted Quadrilateral subscribers, but there is still time to sign up to read about these two and the rest of this amazing George Thomas and Billy Bell redesign.

