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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December 24, 2016

Merry Christmas 2016!

December 24, 2016/ Geoff Shackelford

A little Christmas (golf) spirit courtesy of master artist Anthony Taranto...

GIVE AWAY!! @truetempergolf left a couple extra shafts on my table. How you win this wedge... 1. Follow @truetempergolf 2. Like this 3. Comment and tag 3 people I'll pick the winner of this wedge on Christmas. #giveaway #free #win #christmas #christmasgift #hohoho #santa #santaclaus

A photo posted by Anthony Taranto (@anthony.taranto) on Dec 22, 2016 at 1:26pm PST

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.