"Experience the Old Course: St. Andrews Links"

« **on:** July 04, 2006, 07:34:27 AM »

Ran has been kind enough to permit me to discretely promote my latest book (title above). It is the second of our "Experience" series (after Royal Dornoch--Carnoustie will be the next, out in the Fall), and gives one a player's and aficionado's view of what is probably the oldest ande certainly the most revered venue for the game of golf in the world.

I have e-mailed this information to the many of my GCA friends who have bought the Dornoch book, but I probably missed more than a few due to my less than unchaotic filing system. For those whom I missed, you can contact me at rg@optimizegolf.com if you are interested in purchasing volume #2 of the burgeoning series. The retail price including delivery to the USA is ~$75.

The book is not only bigger than the Dornoch book, but also contains 21st century imagery which must be seen to be believed.

Thanks, Ran, for allowing this post.

Rich

« **Reply #1 on:** July 04, 2006, 08:12:57 AM »

Rich

What's the retail price in the UK and how widely available will it be?

I bought your Dornoch book when I was last there (last summer) and before I found this site. Very impressive.

« **Reply #2 on:** July 04, 2006, 08:24:51 AM »

Rich,

Please check your email. I'd be happy to add to my Experience collection with your second volume. Let me know the logistics and would you mind signing my copy?
Congratulations and best regards,
WSM

« **Reply #3 on:** July 04, 2006, 08:35:22 AM »

Where do I send the cheque to? I want a first edition of this future classic.

« **Reply #4 on:** July 04, 2006, 08:41:59 AM »

Andrew

Thanks!

Sorry but I had a Senior Moment and replied to your e-mail but my fingers got hung up in cyberspace.......

Retail price in the UK is £24.95. Shipped to a UK adress is £30.

Availability is limited but growing. Me, The OptimizeGolf website, The St. Andrews Links, selected Borders Books stores.......

Tony

Same address:

Richard Goodale
23 Bellhouse Road
Aberdour, Fife
KY3 0TL Scotland

« **Reply #5 on:** July 04, 2006, 08:55:12 AM »

what is the likelihood of this and the Dornoch book being made available to us convicts?

these are two of my favourite courses, and I'd love to get a copy of each book.

I'm guessing I'm not Robinson Crusoe down here either, in regards to my hopes of acquiring these books.

« **Reply #6 on:** July 04, 2006, 09:07:07 AM »

Quote from: Rich Goodale on July 04, 2006, 08:41:59 AM

Availability is limited but growing. Me, The OptimizeGolf website, The St. Andrews Links, selected Borders Books stores.......

Rich - are either of your books available in Canada - Indigo/Chapters Bookstores??

« **Reply #7 on:** July 04, 2006, 09:43:21 AM »

Rich -

What are the odds that the "Experience Dornoch" book will be re-issued at some point with the improved "21st century imagery?"

DT

« **Reply #8 on:** July 04, 2006, 10:07:01 AM »

David

The simple answer is no, but we have set up a North American subsidiary which should facilitate direct distribution across the pond. I will look up "Indigo/Chapters" on the web. Thanks for the reference.

David

There will probably be a 2nd edition of the Dornoch book fairly soon. When this happens we will fix a few tyops and change a bit of text (and maybe even raise the price!), but you'll probably have to wait until the 5th edition for significant changes in the imagery. To me, at least, part of the charm of that book is its 20th century feel.

Rich

« **Reply #9 on:** July 04, 2006, 12:08:20 PM »

Rich,

Are you setup to take payment via PayPal? The credit card fee and exchange costs (paid by the card owner) may not be terribly cheap, but the convenience for you and your customers could be well worth it.

Lou

« **Reply #10 on:** July 04, 2006, 12:20:55 PM »

Quote from: Lou_Duran on July 04, 2006, 12:08:20 PM

Rich,

Are you setup to take payment via PayPal? The credit card fee and exchange costs (paid by the card owner) may not be terribly cheap, but the convenience for you and your customers could be well worth it.

Lou

Yes we are, Lou.

Rich

« **Reply #11 on:** July 04, 2006, 12:39:16 PM »

Well, do you wish to provide the details, say your PayPal account id.

« **Reply #12 on:** July 04, 2006, 01:18:12 PM »

Lou

My e-mail.

Rich

« **Reply #13 on:** July 04, 2006, 05:48:45 PM »

Any word on availabilty for us down under?

« **Reply #14 on:** July 04, 2006, 07:45:55 PM »

Quote from: Rich Goodale on July 04, 2006, 10:07:01 AM

David
The simple answer is no, but we have set up a North American subsidiary which should facilitate direct distribution across the pond. I will look up "Indigo/Chapters" on the web. Thanks for the reference.

Indigo/Chapters are the Canadian eqivalent of Borders - very similar store set-up etc.

I have a $100CDN gift card, so if you could set up distribution there by next week, I'd appreciate it. :-) :-)

« **Reply #15 on:** July 04, 2006, 08:54:28 PM »

Quote from: David Sneddon on July 04, 2006, 07:45:55 PM

Indigo/Chapters are the Canadian eqivalent of Borders - very similar store set-up etc.

I second this notion as it will likely be cheaper for us Canucks to buy it this way. I loved the Dornoch book and am planning to get this book.

What course is up next Rich?

« **Reply #16 on:** July 05, 2006, 04:41:59 AM »

Quote from: Andrew Thomson on July 04, 2006, 05:48:45 PM

Any word on availabilty for us down under?

Sorry for getting back late, Andrew. There is no distribution yet down under. Any suggestions?

In the meantime you can order by mail.

Wayne K.

Next book is Carnoustie, hopefully out in the autumn.

Rich

« **Reply #17 on:** July 05, 2006, 05:05:12 AM »

Rich, can you put one aside for me? Cash on delivery - but only if it happens over a few beers!

« **Reply #18 on:** July 05, 2006, 01:24:02 PM »

Quote from: Rich Goodale on July 04, 2006, 08:41:59 AM

Andrew

Thanks!

Sorry but I had a Senior Moment and replied to your e-mail but my fingers got hung up in cyberspace.......

Retail price in the UK is £24.95. Shipped to a UK adress is £30.

Availability is limited but growing. Me, The OptimizeGolf website, The St. Andrews Links, selected Borders Books stores.......

Tony

Same address:

Richard Goodale
23 Bellhouse Road
Aberdour, Fife
KY3 0TL Scotland

Rich

As the saying goes "the cheque is in the post"!!

« **Reply #19 on:** July 06, 2006, 06:37:46 AM »

Rich,

Give me an indication of the postage cost to Australia and I'll send the money via paypal.

Cheers

« **Reply #20 on:** July 06, 2006, 07:34:23 AM »

Hi andrew

I'll let you know the procedures by private e-mail.

Thanks and cheers

rich

OOPA!

I see your e-mail is hidden. Please send it to me at rg@optimizegolf.com and I will send PayPal instructions including any surcharges or credits, including the spawn of convicts discount.

Thanks and cheers

Rich

« **Reply #21 on:** July 10, 2006, 09:00:53 AM »

Check the post it's arrived! Definitely more in it than the Dornoch book but no time now to do more than skim it.

« **Reply #22 on:** July 10, 2006, 09:28:11 AM »

Richard,

Many Thanks for the book - it arrived today... cheque is in the post (student rate of £12.50)

we will meet one of these days

« **Reply #23 on:** July 10, 2006, 10:26:10 AM »

It is a great read. Another fine effort by the man from Aberdour.

« **Reply #24 on:** July 10, 2006, 02:40:05 PM »

Quote from: Rich Goodale on July 05, 2006, 04:41:59 AM

Next book is Carnoustie, hopefully out in the autumn.

Any chance of doing Cruden Bay one of these days?

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