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.

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Available via Amazon (US): Golf Architecture For Normal People

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November 09, 2005

Knockdown Shots

November 09, 2005/ Geoff Shackelford

Another of Steve Elling's always entertaining knockdown shot columns. He has fun with the Tour's NASCAR obsession, the Commissioner's impactful use of the language, Mickelson's TC absence and all sorts of other good stuff. Too much funny stuff to clip and paste here. Registration is free and works for all Tribune papers.

Geoff Shackelford

Geoff Shackelford is a Senior Writer for Golfweek magazine, a weekly contributor to Golf Channel's Morning Drive, is co-host of The Ringer's ShackHouse is the author of eleven books.