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

Barnes And Noble (online and in stores)

Amazon Australia

Amazon UK

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July 03, 2022

Golf In Scotland (In The Black & White Era): Q&A With Steve Finan

July 03, 2022/ Geoff Shackelford

Steve Finan has combed the DC Thomson archives to produce a new book shares stunning never-before-seen historic photos under one cover. The archives were largely of focused on eastern Scotland, meaning The Old Course is featured. You’ll be fascinated to learn more about all of these photos, the aerials and why Finan singled out the images he did.

The Amazon US link.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Golf-Scotland-Black-White-Era/dp/1845359003/geoffshacke07-20

https://www.dcthomsonshop.co.uk/gifts/golf-gifts

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.