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Ira Fishman

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Periodicals
« on: March 26, 2019, 10:29:36 AM »
The Golf Journal was just mentioned on another thread.  What Golf Periodicals do you find worth reading?  My question is about those other than the common ones such as GD, GM, and GW (I read only GW myself).


Thanks.


Ira
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Michael Graham

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Re: Periodicals
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2019, 10:41:28 AM »
Ira,


The Golfer's Journal, McKellar and Caddie are all worth checking out.
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Tommy Williamsen

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Re: Periodicals
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2019, 11:05:47 AM »
I get the Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia Golf Associations magazines. I enjoy them a lot. They highlight both tournaments and courses. I suspect it is true for all State gofl associations.
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Tim Martin

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Re: Periodicals
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2019, 12:15:57 PM »
The Met Golfer is put out five times a year and covers everything going on in The Metropolitan Golf Association.
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Bill Shamleffer

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Re: Periodicals
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2019, 02:29:47 PM »
Quote from: Michael Graham on March 26, 2019, 10:41:28 AM
Ira,


The Golfer's Journal, McKellar and Caddie are all worth checking out.


Agree, agree, agree!




And add - Golf Course Architecture Magazine
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Peter Flory

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Re: Periodicals
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2019, 04:06:56 PM »
Someone gave me the sandbelt issue of Caddie and it really is high quality.  It's basically a book. 
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David Jones

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Re: Periodicals
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2019, 08:45:32 AM »
Quote from: Peter Flory on March 26, 2019, 04:06:56 PM
Someone gave me the sandbelt issue of Caddie and it really is high quality.  It's basically a book.


I’d echo those comments. I picked up a Caddie at Metropolitan and it was a joy to read on the plane home. Matt Mollica’s tales a particular highlight!


I’ve not received edition 2 of McKellar yet but 1 was great. Very high standard of journalism without being too ‘up itself’ which is a risk of this genre.


TGJ is a good coffee table book. Lovely photography throughout.
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Brian Finn

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Re: Periodicals
« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2019, 09:31:08 AM »
Through 2 issues of McKellar, I have found they really nailed it.  Filling a void in golf publishing with terrific writing on well-chosen subject matter.  Additionally, I really like the format.  I don't know much about publishing, but the quality of the paper, the art and photography included, and everything else makes for a really tight, cohesive product.  I am a huge fan.

I've also read some (not all) of The Golfers Journal, and I love that it has a similar foundation and spirit to McKellar, but they are putting out what are ostensibly fairly different products.  Again, quality writing, phenomenal photographs, and a ton of content.  I suppose I need to officially subscribe to TGJ.
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John McCarthy

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Re: Periodicals
« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2019, 12:14:32 PM »
The Golfer's Journal and he Chicago  District Golfer
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Jeff Schley

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Re: Periodicals
« Reply #9 on: March 29, 2019, 02:16:00 AM »
Quote from: John McCarthy on March 28, 2019, 12:14:32 PM
The Golfer's Journal and he Chicago  District Golfer
Chicago District Golfer, cool stuff.  See it at my parents house when I come home in the summer. Good way to stay connected to goings on in Chicago area for golf for sure.  I think Shelly is involved or was?
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Terry Lavin

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Re: Periodicals
« Reply #10 on: March 29, 2019, 02:13:17 PM »
Quote from: Jeff Schley on March 29, 2019, 02:16:00 AM
Quote from: John McCarthy on March 28, 2019, 12:14:32 PM
The Golfer's Journal and he Chicago  District Golfer
Chicago District Golfer, cool stuff.  See it at my parents house when I come home in the summer. Good way to stay connected to goings on in Chicago area for golf for sure.  I think Shelly is involved or was?


He is the president
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George Pazin

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Re: Periodicals
« Reply #11 on: March 29, 2019, 03:01:22 PM »
Neil Crafter’s Golf Architecture is the best I’ve seen.
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