Several Different Masters Final Round Hole Locations
/Nice work by Rex Hoggard to Tweet
Read MoreThe 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
Green Jacket Alibi? NFL's Goodell At Augusta When Tape Arrived
/As the NFL has announced they will turn
Read MoreRickie Fowler (-32) Wins Majors In Aggregate Scoring
/Continuing the final major mop up, Doug Ferguson wrote that the PGA Championship
Read MoreWhew: Augusta National Will Still Be Gun Free
/In the wake of Georgia's new
Read MoreGMac Took Notes During Masters Final Round
/Fun note from Doug Ferguson on Graeme McDowell, who has stunk up
Read MoreSimple Poll: Without Tiger Woods Playing An Event...
/You're less, more or just as likely to tune in?
Read MoreState Of The Game Podcast 37: '14 Masters Wrap-Up
/Mike Clayton, Rod Morri and yours truly convened to talk about
Read MoreThis Week & Last Week In Golf Channel Ratings: Masters, Arnie
/Son of the Bronx posts last week's
Read MoreGood Read: "Masters continues to shine as golf's bright star"
/Bob Harig steps back from another compelling week of golf
Read MoreWhat To Do With Augusta National's Back Nine & Poll Results
/Thanks for the
Read MoreBubba Wins The Masters: The Print Covers
/It's always fun to see how great art director minds think alike
Read MoreBubba's Next & Last Surprise Visit: Morning Drive
/Only the Masters champion's agent was scheduled to come by Golf Channel Drive to map out a future Bubba visit with talent coordinator extraordinaire Courtney Holt.
Read MoreMasters Final Round Draws A 7.8, Down From 10.4
/Awful Announcing summarizes the Tweets revealing the CBS final round ratings for the 2014 Masters, which they say hit a 10-year low. The 7.8 is down from a 10.4 last year and even from an 8.1 when Bubba Watson also won in 2012.
Ed Sherman says don't blame Tiger and Phil. I'm a bit shocked at some of the comments I've seen about the lack of a compelling cast. If Bubba fending off a huge mix of age groups, bonafide young guns Spieth and Fowler, along with the defending champion doesn't excite people, I'm not sure what leaderboard would. They only real fault lies in an excessive setup that stifled risk taking.
More interesting is this Classic TV Sports breakdown of the shots shown Sunday. Jordan Spieth led the way with 70, followed by Bubba at 68, Kuchar at58 and finished off by Lee Westwood at zero.
Update on 2014-04-15 20:33 by Geoff
**Ed Sherman puts the numbers in perspective, suggesting that the viewers might have stayed with a more compelling back nine and that the Saturday and Friday drops are more alarming than Sunday, which was close to 2012.
Update on 2014-04-20 19:02 by Geoff
Hardly A Shock: Tiger Not Looking Good For Pinehurst
/Notah Begay went on CBS radio the day after the Masters
Read MoreGary Player: Millions Saw "A Mockery" So Roll Back The Ball!
/Gosh I love it when our elder speak.
Read More
