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John Shimp
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Best "beginners" architecture books
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May 06, 2006, 09:48:08 AM »
I've read Shackleford's survey on golden age designers and doaks "anatomy" but am not sure where to go next?
I'm sure there must be dozens of threads on this but I couldn't find a good one. Thanks in advance for the advice.
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Ian Andrew
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May 06, 2006, 10:20:30 AM »
Definately George Thomas's Golf Architecture in America.
Fairly straight forward and full of excellent information, still one of my favourites of all time.
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Jimmy Muratt
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May 06, 2006, 11:04:05 AM »
Another great book is Shackelford's "Grounds for Golf". I think it's really one of the best modern books on golf architecture. There are also some excellent drawings by Gil Hanse throughout the book. Definitely a must read and he makes it very easy to understand.
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Jim Johnson
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May 06, 2006, 11:50:34 AM »
John,
Hurdzan's "Golf Course Architecture"
Klein's "A Walk in the Park" and/or "Desert Forest Golf Club" and/or "Rough Meditations"
Shackleford's "Alister MacKenzie's Cypress Point Club" and/or "The Art of Golf Design"
Brydy's "The Augusta National Golf Club"
Any of Daley's "Golf Architecture: A Worldwide Perspective" series
JJ
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Tommy_Naccarato
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May 06, 2006, 12:49:22 PM »
John,
As with many of the titles mentioned above, I would also heartily suggest The Architectural Side of Golf by Wethered & Simpson, as well as The Links by Robert Hunter. All of them can be obtained in reprints, which are of a very good quality.
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gookin
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May 06, 2006, 02:59:15 PM »
My favorite is Scotland's Gift Golf by Macdonald
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Tyler Kearns
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May 06, 2006, 03:55:58 PM »
David,
While I enjoyed "Scotland's Gift" as well, the amount of pages dedicated to architecture is limited.
TK
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Bill Gayne
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Re:Best "beginners" architecture books
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May 06, 2006, 04:23:03 PM »
I would suggest keeping a list of titles and watch Ebay. All of the books listed come up on a regular basis and most at a significant discount. The only exceptions being Doak's Confidential Guide and early first edition stuff like Golf Architecture in America.
Even recent publications such as Bunkers, Pits, & Other Hazards, I've already been able to buy on Ebay at a substantial discount.
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Brian Phillips
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May 06, 2006, 04:42:00 PM »
For once I agree with Tommy, The Links is one book that I carry around with me often and a great beginner, wake up call type book.
Any book by The Shack is worth every single dollar.
Brian
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wsmorrison
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May 06, 2006, 05:17:28 PM »
I found "Grounds for Golf" by Geoff Shackelford a worthy read for anyone interested in golf architecture. There's a lot of excellent material packed into the book. As Brian said, any book by Geoff is worth it!
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Andrew Summerell
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May 06, 2006, 05:17:38 PM »
I would add Paul Daley's books to this mix, 'Golf Architecture: A Worldwide Perspective', vol.1,2,3.
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John Shimp
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May 08, 2006, 08:29:03 AM »
Guys,
Thanks for all of the good thoughts. I'll start trying to make a dent.
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Garland Bayley
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May 08, 2006, 10:31:55 AM »
I think Shack's
Lines of Charm
gives an interesting insight into the thinking of the old dead guys.
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