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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May 23, 2021

Quadrilateral: A Win For The Aged

May 23, 2021/ Geoff Shackelford

Phil Mickelson, 2021 PGA Champion (PGA of America/Instagram)

I tried to add some perspective on where Phil Mickelson’s epic win lands, with help from the numbers and first reactions from CBS Sports Chairman Sean McManus.

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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.