Golf Reaches the Seven Hills - a new book on Cincinnati Golf History

[Jeff Zugelter]

Hello All,


I just finished reading Golf Reaches the Seven Hills, a new book that chronicles the history of Golf in Cincinnati, Ohio. It documents the rise of golf in Cincinnati from 1890 and continues until 1960.  The author, Mr. Gerry Lanham, is a member of Maketewah Country Club and sits on the board of the GCGA. His book is a wonderful compilation of stories and information, it includes everything from the professionals, architects, builders, and courses, plus much more.


The website where it can be ordered and viewed is at:


http://cincygolfhistory.com/

[Jason Thurman]

Thanks Jeff! Just purchased a copy of my own.

[Jeff Zugelter]

For those of you in the Cincinnati area, Gerry will be discussing and signing his book tonight, November 10th at 7pm.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers 2692 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45208  513-396-8960

https://www.josephbeth.com/event/gerry-lanham-discussing-and-signing-golf-reaches-seven-hills

[Tom Allen]

Thanks for bringing this to our attention.  Might be a narrow market for it, but for those of us in the Greater Cincinnati area, should be an interesting read (and I would not have known about it without your post).

[Jeff_Brauer]

Just bought one for my son, who lives across the river.  I think he will like it. 


Sort of OT, but I am aware of regional golf histories in some areas, i.e., Texas, DFW, St Louis, Long Island.  What other ones may be out there?

[Michael Wolf]

Just bought one for my son, who lives across the river.  I think he will like it. 


Sort of OT, but I am aware of regional golf histories in some areas, i.e., Texas, DFW, St Louis, Long Island.  What other ones may be out there?

Jeff,


To not get OT, the short answer is "A lot". Pinehurst and Philly have had nice coverage. But many more of varying quality also exist.


Michael

[Jeff Shelman]

Rick Shefchik's book on Minnesota golf - From Fields to Fairways - was really well done. It is still available on Amazon.

Just bought one for my son, who lives across the river.  I think he will like it. 


Sort of OT, but I am aware of regional golf histories in some areas, i.e., Texas, DFW, St Louis, Long Island.  What other ones may be out there?

[Jeff Zugelter]

Thanks for the info on From Fields To Fairways, I just ordered it.

[JLahrman]

Had to look at this twice, I am from Cincinnati as is my dad whose name is Gerry Lahrman. Which is scarily close to Gerry Lanham if you look quickly at the name. But I know my dad hasn't written any books lately. Anyway maybe I'll pick up a copy. Cincinnati is a pretty old city (by US standards) and its golf history goes back quite a ways as well.