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Summary: If you love golf, you'll love this one
Review: This book is Shackelford's finest work. Where he found the photographs of these great courses is a question I will have to ask if I meet him. The older courses are so much better....all golfers, especially the club officials, green chairman and board members, need to get this book to see what courses should be like.Also great material on the architects themselves...Shackelford was right on with the title, the Golden Age of Golf Design, and his book is, the Golden One of Architecture books, and in the lead group of all golf books.
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Summary: Fine History of Classic American Golf Architecture
Review: This is a fine historical book that is a worthy addition to any golf library. Many of the photos are very rare and interesting to one who has "seen it all". My only criticism is that there is a wealth of information on Thomas and other west coast designers whom Geoff has spent the majority of his time researching for his other books. There is an embarassingly small amount of information and absolutely nothing new about Donald Ross. Geoff could be accused of mailing in this section of the book. More on MacDonald, Raynor and Banks would have been nice, but we have George Bahto's book to look forward to on that account. The book is very much reflective of the work previously done for his other books and his personal experience, but it still deserves a solid five stars.
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Summary: Fine History of Classic American Golf Architecture
Review: This is a fine historical book that is a worthy addition to any golf library. Many of the photos are very rare and interesting to one who has "seen it all". My only criticism is that there is a wealth of information on Thomas and other west coast designers whom Geoff has spent the majority of his time researching for his other books. There is an embarassingly small amount of information and absolutely nothing new about Donald Ross. Geoff could be accused of mailing in this section of the book. More on MacDonald, Raynor and Banks would have been nice, but we have George Bahto's book to look forward to on that account. The book is very much reflective of the work previously done for his other books and his personal experience, but it still deserves a solid five stars.
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Summary: Great history, photographs,& biographies
Review: This is a wonderful book for anyone with an interest in golf course design and construction or in the history of the game itself. First and foremost the book is about the people who shaped the game. Over 30 designers active from 1890-1940 are profiled with biographies, contributions to golf and examples of their work. Many never before published photographs are highlights of the book. You will see great views of the classic courses with scenes under construction and during play, and such unusual hazards as furrowed bunkers and chocolate drop mounds. Many original designers' drawings are also included. A series of original paintings adds color and life to some of the legendary holes. This is fascinating reading that will immerse you in the history of the great golf courses that are as viable today as when they were created.
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