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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August 16, 2021

The Quadrilateral: Oakmont Adds Clarity To Distance Debate

August 16, 2021/ Geoff Shackelford

Oakmont’s 10th and 11th holes (Google Earth)

It's time to pucker up and praise today's mega-athletes for their superior intelligence. And then make some long overdue equipment rules changes. That’s the case I make after seeing Oakmont played in positively insane ways during last week’s U.S. Amateur.

This one is for The Quad’s fine paying folks but I’ll be back Thursday for all subscribers with notes and a Carnoustie preview.

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.