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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September 28, 2012

Chicagoan To Graeme: "Hit a better tee shot next time!"

September 28, 2012/ Geoff Shackelford

The Ryder Cup's first rules brouhaha prompted a beautiful call from the gallery as Graeme McDowell sought relief and Jim Furyk refused, as did the rules official.

From YouTube:

Update on 2012-09-28 19:38 by Geoff

**The full incident, from Golf Channel.

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.