The only course that will remain difficult under all conditions will be one that is designed and kept for golf of a stereotyped, monotonous character, and this makes a most uninteresting proposition. BOBBY JONES
Available via Amazon (US): Golf Architecture For Normal People
Barnes And Noble (online and in stores)
Bookshop.org option to support local independent bookstores.
Reviews:
"Golf Architecture for Normal People . . . should be required reading for those who are not ashamed to admit they know little about the subject, and for those who think they do . . . . Golf course architecture geeks have trouble slimming their thoughts down to bite-sized chunks, but Shackelford has achieved a remarkable success here." —Independent (Ireland)
"From the relative newcomer who’s slowly getting hooked to those that have played the game for most of their lives and think they know a thing or two, Golf Architecture for Normal People provides a solid and sober perspective that will help everyone recognize why some golf courses are worth playing more than once while a single trip around others is all you’re ever likely to want or need." —Links Magazine.
“It’s a wonderful book. An easy read that arrives just in time for your summer reading list. If you’ve never thought about how an appreciation for course design could heighten your enjoyment of the game, you must check this out.”—The Peterborough Examiner
"As in his prior publications, in his newest book Shackelford shows a deep appreciation for what can be done to create a golf course that appeals to the broadest possible golfing audience…Shackelford’s prose is succinct, often witty, and accessible."—Cape Gazette
"Author, blogger and golf architecture expert Geoff Shackelford, who helped Gil Hanse design Rustic Canyon and restore 2023 U.S. Open host Los Angeles Country Club, taps into his passion by creating a guide that helps every golfer understand the nuances of course design. Published by Tatra Press, the 164-page hardcover book is a must-read for every golfer to better understand the game they love." —Golf Pass
"Shackelford provides an informative picture [and]...sprinkles in history lessons about those who planted the game's architectural roots, defines common terms and helps you hone your eyes when it comes to identifying some of the tricks of the trade."—FORE Magazine
"This new book does a great job demystifying golf course design ideas for average players, but can also be a beneficial read fro PGA Professionals and other golf course employees to get a better understanding of their home courses." —PGA Magazine
Fried Egg Podcast: Reviewing The 2022 Majors
/Andy Johnson and I discuss the best, brightest and weirdest of a sensational major championship season.
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Quad Subscribers Vote: The Year In Majors
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Quadrilateral: Major(s) News & Notes, July 28, 2022
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Another busy edition of the free weekly News and Notes edition of The Quad.
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Looming Questions Halfway Through 2022's Major Season
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Deprived of another day wondering who might be turning up at the LIV’s first London event in a week, I sat typed out some looming questions for the second half of 2022. Holy cow there’s a lot to be resolved in the coming weeks and months.
PGA In Tulsa: Tiger Shows His Hand
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Tiger Woods visited Southern Hills last week and delivered excitement. And yet, did Team Reed really take to Twitter to grovel about the scouting trip?
Major(s) News & Notes April 28, 2022
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Plenty of notes in the weekly free edition of The Quadrilateral for all the world to see.
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Quadrilateral: Major(s) News & Notes, April 21, 2022
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Whew, busy week. Part catch-up after the Masters and plenty of other fresh stuff too.
The PGA Club Pro has sent 20 to Tulsa and I have their names!
Quadrilateral: Just A Little More Masters
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An Easter Sunday edition of the Quad touches on a few leftover topics.
Hypnotic: The Full Drone Tour Up Magnolia Lane And Through The Augusta National Clubhouse
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Inspired by several of the recent incredible drone tours through buildings, I still can’t fathom how they did this given how intimate the clubhouse is.
Snippets of this were used on the broadcast this year, but seeing the full shot set to past comments really is special stuff. Not teeing off with a giant red bat and putting with a pool cue, but still pretty cool!
