Masters of the Links: Essays on the Art of Golf and Course Design

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Summary: A quick read & lasting pleasure
Review: A real nice addition to any golf library. A rich and varied collection of essays, with some interesting vintage B&W photos of famous courses in their earlier states before today's "advanced" agronony. Most of the book is from golf's "Golden Age" - and is fascinating reading, raising some thoughtful insights for today's players. A plus and minus: the essays are short, three and four pagers...so it's excellent bedtime reading, but may lack a little depth for true students of the game who may want more. If you enjoyed Spirit of St. Andrews, or one of Tom Doak's books, you'll like this, too. In all, a very entertaining, balanced anthology for we duffers who enjoy delving a little deeper into the history, heritage and color of the game.

Rating:
Summary: A quick read & lasting pleasure
Review: A real nice addition to any golf library. A rich and varied collection of essays, with some interesting vintage B&W photos of famous courses in their earlier states before today's "advanced" agronony. Most of the book is from golf's "Golden Age" - and is fascinating reading, raising some thoughtful insights for today's players. A plus and minus: the essays are short, three and four pagers...so it's excellent bedtime reading, but may lack a little depth for true students of the game who may want more. If you enjoyed Spirit of St. Andrews, or one of Tom Doak's books, you'll like this, too. In all, a very entertaining, balanced anthology for we duffers who enjoy delving a little deeper into the history, heritage and color of the game.

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Summary: "...a great ride.."
Review: Golfweb, December, 1998 "The book is a great ride through the minds of some of America's finest architects. From the kick-off with Robert Hunter's article on 'The Ideal Golf Course' published in a 1927 issue of The American Golfer to the more contemporary Bradley Klein's 'When Golf Design Becomes Big Business,' the book is a must-read for anyone with interests in golf courses."

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Summary: I think you will enjoy the book.
Review: Masters of the Links, which will be shipping the first week of November, is a book I just felt was sorely needed with so many new golfers taking up the sport. Golf is a great game, but I am amazed at how little has been published on golf course design. I derive so much pleasure from playing courses now that I know more about the responsibilities of the architect. That is the primary purpose of this anthology on golf architecture. Though some of the essays , like Pete Dye's, Tom Doak's and my own contribution, do stray toward the more opionated side (which hopefully gives the book a nice balance). Other contributors include Ben Crenshaw, A.W. Tillinghast, Alister MacKenzie, C.B. Macdonald, William Flynn, Bobby Jones, Bernard Darwin, O.B.Keeler, Robert Hunter, and many more.

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Summary: Great collection of essays re: the art of golf architecture
Review: This book presents a very interesting cross section of noted golf architects and historians presenting their views on golf architecture. There is so much to be learned from these Masters. It all serves to help us get more out of the game we love and the courses we play. A highly recommended read for any golfer.

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Summary: A great addition to golf literature
Review: This entertaining, thoughtful and well-researched book is amust for anyone who sees golf as more than just a way to spend sometime outdoors. It gives scope and depth to the game. A perfect gift for anyone wanting to improve his/her game.

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Summary: A great addition to golf literature
Review: This entertaining, thoughtful and well-researched book is amust for anyone who sees golf as more than just a way to spend sometime outdoors. It gives scope and depth to the game. A perfect gift for anyone wanting to improve his/her game.

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Summary: A classic
Review: Where were all these essays hiding? What fun if you love courses and golf. The first book that makes golf architecture really understandable and fun. The old writings are especially funny and interesting, and the editor sets them up nicely and conscisely. Of the modern architects, Crenshaw's essay was the only disappointment because I wanted to read more of what he had to say. But he still makes a great case for the need for more short par-3's on modern golf courses. Also, great artwork, photos and production too.