Rich Mandell's "Pinehurst-Home of American Golf-The Evolution of a Legend"

[Dave Maberry]

I visited Pine Needles Thursday for a few hours of Round 1 of Womens US Open. While in area I came across Rich Mandell's "Pinehurst-Home of American Golf-The Evolution of a Legend". It was released locally 6/27/07. Rich has been interviewed two times on GolfClubAtlas. Ran, it looks like it's time for another interview!
The book covers area from Pre-Tufts(before 1890) to present. There is plenty of information from Tuft's Archives and Moore County Historical Association I've never seen before. Great aerials of changes in courses over years.
The book is available at Tuft's Archives, Pinehurst Resort, US Women's Open tent and Tom Stewarts Old Sport & Gallery.
Information is available on Rich's website:  http://www.golf-architecture.com/pinehurst.php
 Rich, I had to post something about this great book, I can't believe it hasn't been done by now

[Richard_Mandell]

Dave:

Thanks for the nice comments.  I am now deep in the distribution phase of the project and it will be a while before it gets into Barnes & Noble and Borders, etc.  I self-published to be ready in time for the Women's Open and early sales have been a success.  Between the book and the projects we've been working on over the past few years, maybe you'll understand why I've been pretty absent on GCA.  I plan on changing that now, or at least until I start the next book.

[Tony_Chapman]

It's been way too long since I've posted. I can't wait to read this book. Mom and dad are on their way back from Pinehurst and picked up the book.

[Dave Maberry]

Rich,
 I have had a little time to look at your book. Certainly answers alot of "I wonder how this got here" or "How did this change through the years" questions.
 Some thoughts:
 I like Walter Irving Johnson drawings(I hadn't seen these) of
 - Pine Needles Property, I wonder why hole #s/yardages table is not shown
- James Barber 18 Hole Golf Course, I recall reading that Seals Road became Airport Road. I also heard that remnants of that course were located during Forest Creek construction and there is photo in clubhouse of findings?

Regarding Pinehurst #1, 2, 3 and 5. How many Ross holes remain? On course #3 where did present 13th hole come from?
I like Walt Young drawings. He did some great work during those 80 hour weeks.
Finally the book shows what a great resource Tufts Archives is and what they have to share.

Dave

[Forrest Richardson]

Rich — Congratulations on the release of the book. Gee, it seems like only a few years ago we spoke about it...  

I will look forward to having a copy signed by the author. Expect an order in the coming quarter.

[Richard_Mandell]

Dave:

Thansk again for the kind words on the book.  Regarding Forest Creek and James Barber's course, nothing was found during the construcion of Forest Creek.  Any of the holes from Barber's course would have been in the front of the Forest Creek property and not on the golf courses.

Regarding how many Ross holes are left at Pinehurst 1-5, there are numerous overlays throughout the book that will show exactly how those courses lay today in relation to the original Ross courses.  Generally speaking:

#1:  14 holes
#2:  18 holes
#3:  11 holes
#4:  None left except for about six hole corridors
#5:  6 holes

#13 of Course #3 was built by Richard Tufts in 1953 (see page 188)

Tony:  I do remember signing a book for you with your Father at the Open.  I hope you enjoy it.  

Forrest:  I'll need a certified check from you.  Thanks for the inspriation these past few years.  I decided to just self-publish and the reward is great (so far).

[Dave Maberry]

Rich,
 After looking at maps, I would say the following Ross is left:
#1(pp 184-185,102-103)holes 1,2,3,4,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 and 17
#2 all
#3(pp 187-187 and 106-107) 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,14,15 and 18
#4 corridors 1,2,3,4,16 and 18
#5(pp190-191) 2,3,4,15,17 and 18.
Dave