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PThomas

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new golf books (including architectural titles)
« on: July 23, 2008, 11:31:56 AM »
my "research"shows lots of new titles that have just been released/will be coming out in the next few months, including:

1. Paul Daley's 4th volume (I can vouch for the first three)
2. Emerald Odyssey by Paul Zingg about golf in ireland
3. a reprint of Golf Architecture from the good Doctor by Ann Arbor Media group
4. Golf Around the World..i think Cape Kidnappers is on the cover
5. an updted version of The World Atlas by our friend Mark R.
6. Golf 365 by Robert Sidorsky...Robert's previous book on golf courses was very good, i thought
7. a Hank Haney book on Tiger
8. the new book on Pete Dye thats been discussed already on GCA
9. a Ryder Cup history by Martin Davis, who's past books have been terrific
10. Secrets of the Greatest Golf Course Architects...the ASCGA is listed as one of the authors

whew...lots to put on the Xmas list this year...
199 played, only Augusta National left to play!

Chip Gaskins

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Re: new golf books (including architectural titles)
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2008, 11:45:59 AM »
Paul-

Do you have any more information on Golf Architecture by Ann Arbor Media Group?  Their website doesn't list it.

PThomas

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Re: new golf books (including architectural titles)
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2008, 11:49:49 AM »
Paul-

Do you have any more information on Golf Architecture by Ann Arbor Media Group?  Their website doesn't list it.

Chip, i just saw it listed on Books-A-Million's website this morning...
199 played, only Augusta National left to play!

Brad Tufts

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Re: new golf books (including architectural titles)
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2008, 02:26:34 PM »
Who's doing the Pete Dye book?  I seem to remember a picture-book style profiling some of his best courses?
So I jump ship in Hong Kong....

Ally Mcintosh

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Re: new golf books (including architectural titles)
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2008, 05:09:12 AM »
I like the sound of No.10.... anymore info Paul? Thanks...

Craig Van Egmond

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Re: new golf books (including architectural titles)
« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2008, 07:54:13 AM »

The Pete Dye book ( Pete Dye: Golf Courses 50 Years of Visionary Design) is by Joel Zuckerman who posts here on GCA. 

You can find it here....  http://www.vagabondgolfer.com/


Philip Spogard

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Re: new golf books (including architectural titles)
« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2008, 08:18:58 AM »
I would also like to know a bit more about no. 10!

Phil_the_Author

Re: new golf books (including architectural titles)
« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2008, 08:26:28 AM »
Philip and Allie,

It appears that this is the book of Mike Young's dreams! "The greatest golf architects TELL..."

It seems as if they must all be living and none of the ODG'S!

From the Amazon.com website:

Product Description
The greatest golf architects tell the stories of their creations in their own words, complete with 150 beautiful full-color photographs and dozens of drawings and course blueprints.M

Secrets of the Great Golf Course Architects offers readers behind-the-scenes tales from the masters themselves in their own words: elite course designers such as Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, Pete Dye, Ben Crenshaw, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Tom Weiskopf, Gary Player, Arthur Hills, and others in this first-time-ever collaboration produced in cooperation with the prestigious, 180-member American Society of Golf Course Architects. Complete with more than 150 beautiful full-color photographs and dozens of drawings and course blueprints, this one-of-a-kind insider's look at golf course architecture is sure to become a key addition to the libraries of all golfers with an appreciation for the courses they play. 150 color photos and illustrations.

About the Author
Michael Patrick Shiels is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America and is the official golf writer of the PGA of America's Michigan Section. He has authored five books and collaborated on three books with Donald Trump and Larry King. He lives in East Lansing, Michigan.

Craig Van Egmond

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Re: new golf books (including architectural titles)
« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2008, 08:26:34 AM »
Philip,

  Here's a quote from Amazon about that book...

  "Secrets of the Great Golf Course Architects offers readers behind-the-scenes tales from the masters themselves in their own words: elite course designers such as Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, Pete Dye, Ben Crenshaw, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Tom Weiskopf, Gary Player, Arthur Hills, and others in this first-time-ever collaboration produced in cooperation with the prestigious, 180-member American Society of Golf Course Architects. Complete with more than 150 beautiful full-color photographs and dozens of drawings and course blueprints, this one-of-a-kind insider's look at golf course architecture is sure to become a key addition to the libraries of all golfers with an appreciation for the courses they play. 150 color photos and illustrations."

  You can pre-order your copy now..

  http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Great-Golf-Course-Architects/dp/1602393265/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1216902264&sr=1-1

Craig Van Egmond

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Re: new golf books (including architectural titles)
« Reply #9 on: July 24, 2008, 08:28:18 AM »

Oops, I need to be faster on the click next time!!!!!!

Phil_the_Author

Re: new golf books (including architectural titles)
« Reply #10 on: July 24, 2008, 08:37:42 AM »
Craig,

What's 16 seconds among friends!  ;D

Bruce Leland

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Re: new golf books (including architectural titles)
« Reply #11 on: July 24, 2008, 02:02:45 PM »
Craig,

What's 16 seconds among friends!  ;D
or 6 seconds for that matter  ;)
"The mystique of Muirfield lingers on. So does the memory of Carnoustie's foreboding. So does the scenic wonder of Turnberry and the haunting incredibility of Prestwick, and the pleasant deception of Troon. But put them altogether and St. Andrew's can play their low ball for atmosphere." Dan Jenkins

Phil_the_Author

Re: new golf books (including architectural titles)
« Reply #12 on: July 24, 2008, 02:24:16 PM »
Bruce,

I always wondered why I would get disqualified for turning in an incorrect scorecard!  ;D