Your Library is on Fire....

[PCCraig]

...which one golf book do you save?

We talk about books here alot on GCA, especially around this time of year as we get them as gifts around the holidays. I'm curious, what's the one golf book you can't live without, check constantly, and know it would be such a pain to get again you would grab it before any other in a fire?

[Bill_McBride]

Bernard Darwin's Golf Courses of the British Isles.  The writing is both witty and accurate to this day.

[Melvyn Morrow]

Easy one, Pat


It has to be "Tom Morris of St Andrews: The Colossus of Golf 1821-1908"

Melvyn

[Melvyn Morrow]

Pat

 Being serious and considering your plight may I suggest your choice should be "How to Win Friends, Influence People" could also help your game too

Melvyn

[Mike Hendren]

The Confidential Guide - so I can sell it and re-build my library.

Bogey

[Mike Cirba]

I'd likely perish in the flames with one hand grasping Desmond Tolhurst history of Merion, the other grasping for Edward Weeks Myopia book, with both legs wrapped around Cornish and Whitten's "Architects of Golf". 

Just kidding...

[PCCraig]

Easy one, Pat


It has to be "Tom Morris of St Andrews: The Colossus of Golf 1821-1908"

Melvyn

Which version?

[PCCraig]

Bernard Darwin's Golf Courses of the British Isles.  The writing is both witty and accurate to this day.

I just ordered a used copy from Amazon for $5. If it's as good as you say (I'm sure it's great) I'll go back and buy a copy that's in better shape.

[PCCraig]

I'd likely perish in the flames with one hand grasping Desmond Tolhurst history of Merion, the other grasping for Edward Weeks Myopia book, with both legs wrapped around Cornish and Whitten's "Architects of Golf". 

Just kidding...

Mike:

Out of curiousity, why the "Architects of Golf?"

[Eric Smith]

The World Atlas of Golf - the book that really stoked my interest in golf COURSES. I really do enjoy the style of the book.

[PThomas]

only 1?  i have to really think about this Pat!

[David Stamm]

Bernard Darwin's Golf Courses of the British Isles.  The writing is both witty and accurate to this day.

Bill, once again you and I are on the same page. It truly harkens back to a golden age, in more ways than one.

[Mac Plumart]

Evangelist of Golf

[Mark Pritchett]

Discovering Donald Ross by Brad Klein

I refer to this book often. 

[PCCraig]

The World Atlas of Golf - the book that really stoked my interest in golf COURSES. I really do enjoy the style of the book.

What edition is that Eric? I agree the series is generally fantastic, both the most recent version (by Wexler, Ran, Doak, et. al.) as well as previous versions. I have never found an original 1976 (I think that's the first year it was done?) 1st edition though, despite my best efforts.

[PCCraig]

only 1?  i have to really think about this Pat!

Only one!

[PCCraig]

Discovering Donald Ross by Brad Klein

I refer to this book often. 

I don't have this book either, but I'm hoping for a likely reprint!!

[PCCraig]

Evangelist of Golf

But why, Mac, Why??

[Phil_the_Author]

Tillinghast: Creator of Golf Courses, but not for the reason that some might think.

I have book #1 of the limited edition and use it as an autograph book. I have been getting it signed by members and pro at every Tilly course I visit with the goal that one day I will have them all. There is a section I use for architects and also for having some sign it simp0ly because of time and place. It is my Wife's copy and she encourages me to take it whenever I visit a new course to make sure it gets signed. "We" have more than 150 autographs in it now including a number of GCA'ers. Here's an example with a couple of names you might recognize and two very special ones that you probably won't:

[Eric Smith]

What edition is that Eric? I agree the series is generally fantastic, both the most recent version (by Wexler, Ran, Doak, et. al.) as well as previous versions. I have never found an original 1976 (I think that's the first year it was done?) 1st edition though, despite my best efforts.

The 1991 reprint.  I agree, the new one is great as well, though I can't spread it open almost dead table flat like this one. More pages in the latest version, of course.

[Mike Cirba]

Mike:

Out of curiousity, why the "Architects of Golf?"


Pat,

It was simply a bit of an inside joke to Tom MacWood, whose opinion of each borders from fantasy to fiction.  

Sorry to be OT...

My serious answer would be that I'd grab my collection of scorecards from each course I've played that I've kept since I was 13 years old.

Next would probably be The Confidential Guide, but it would be a very tough choice.

[Eric Smith]

Evangelist of Golf

But why, Mac, Why??

Currently, Amazon says there are 777 reasons!

[PCCraig]

Evangelist of Golf

But why, Mac, Why??

Currently, Amazon says there are 777 reasons!

It's worth $777?? I have a copy and love it, but I had no idea it was in Confidential Guide territory in terms of price.

But, I agree it's a wonderful nomination regardless of cost.

[Mac Plumart]

Oh...sorry about not including the "why" portion regarding my pick for Evangelist.

#1--value.  However, I don't think that price is "real".  Nevertheless, it is what it is.

#2--I love to look through it and remember playing NGLA.  The hole by hole stuff in the book is really good and, therefore, it always helps me remember each and every shot I took on the course.  Memories!!  Sweet memories!! 

[JR Potts]

Next would probably be The Confidential Guide, but it would be a very tough choice.

Still haven't read it....I may just have to bite the bullet and buy one.