Remarkable Golf Courses
Remarkable Golf Courses
Remarkable Golf Courses encompasses the extremes of the sport – from the highest golf course in La Paz, Bolivia, to the lowest, in Death Valley, USA; from the most northerly in the Arctic Circle to the most southerly in Tierra del Fuego. The many quirks of the golfing world are covered, such as the 18th green the other side of the River Lea which is serviced by an electric ferry, or the LA golf course that has its own funicular railway, or the floating golf hole in Idaho, where it’s not just the pin position that’s changed every day, it’s the distance from the shore!Golf courses that feature neolithic standing stones (Scotland), Roman roads (England), and ruined medieval castles (Wales) take their place alongside the old temples of Delhi or a UNESCO World Heritage bridge that is used to link the 9th and 10th at Angkor Wat.There are the beloved classic courses of St. Andrews, Carnoustie, Royal St. George and Westward Ho!. There are spectacular golf courses hewn out of the Nevada and Arizona desert, green oases in a cactus-strewn, rocky landscape, along with Hawaiian courses fringed by barren black lava flows. But nothing can beat the thrill in Guatemala of lining up your drive on an active volcano at the Fuego Maya course.In comparison there are the traditional wind-blown Scottish links, such as the Machrie Hotel on the island of Islay which has the most blind greens on any course, or the remote Isle of Barra where greens are only accessible via a kissing gate.Fancy swapping countries mid-round? You can at the Llanmymynech club in Wales. At the fourth hole golfers tee off in Wales and putt out on the green in England. Remarkable Golf Courses brings together some astonishing stories with some extraordinary photography.
- ASIN: 1911595040
- ISBN: 1911595040
- Brand: Pavilion
- Manufacturer: Pavilion
Planet Golf: The Definitive Reference to Great Golf Courses Outside the United States of America
Planet Golf: The Definitive Reference to Great Golf Courses Outside the United States of America
A breathtaking tour around more than 130 of the world’s finest golf courses, this exciting book focuses on courses outside the United States. Many fabulous courses will be new to the American reader, and are featured in magnificent photographs made especially for this book. Generously oversized, Planet Golf is a treasure trove of new information and great ideas for the golfing traveler. Comments on the courses by leading designers such as Greg Norman, Pete Dye, Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Doak, Gary Player, Tom Weiskopf, and others accompany the authoritative text by Darius Oliver. Featuring courses in more than twenty countries, from the famous links of Scotland and Ireland to the leading Heathland and Sandbelt classics of England and Australia, and from the hidden gems of France, New Zealand, and Japan to the best within the rest of Europe, Africa, North and Central America, Australia, and Asia, Planet Golf is the definitive reference to the greatest golf courses available outside the United States.
- ASIN: 0810994038
- ISBN: 9780810994034
- Manufacturer: Harry N. Abrams
The 500 World's Greatest Golf Holes
The 500 World's Greatest Golf Holes
- UPC: 791243652377
- ASIN: 1579652379
- ISBN: 1579652379
- Brand: Artisan
- Manufacturer: Artisan
The Golf Book: Twenty Years of the Players, Shots, and Moments That Changed the Game
The Golf Book: Twenty Years of the Players, Shots, and Moments That Changed the Game
New York Times BestsellerFrom the archives of Golf Channel comes the ultimate book on the sport—a must for every fan—a comprehensive and engaging full-color compendium of the best moments of the past 20 years, filled with stories from top players, colorful insights from on-air talent and celebrity viewers, essential lists and sidebars, and stunning photographs of legendary golf courses around the world. Foreword by Arnold Palmer.Over the past two decades, golf has witnessed some of the most exciting play, interesting players, biggest technological advances, deepest controversies, increased participation and viewership, and unprecedented engagement between professionals and fans in its history. Year by year, shot by shot around the globe, Golf Channel has been there to cover it all. Now, for the first time, the network that features more live golf coverage than all others combined opens its archives and offers unprecedented access to its top on-air talent. The result is a dazzling illustrated digest that pays tribute to the sport and the extraordinary players and events that have shaped it over the course of a generation.The Golf Book includes: Stories and anecdotes from on and off the course from famous contributors, including Nick Faldo, Brandel Chamblee, Kelly Tilghman, Rich Lerner, David Feherty, Johnny Miller, and many others Up-close profiles of legendary players and up-and-coming stars Features and photos on the best courses Technological developments that are revolutionizing the game Top 20 lists, unforgettable quotes, and sidebars spotlighting amusing characters, bad lies, and stunning scrambles and more.Engaging, instructive, and fun, The Golf Book is an essential resource and keepsake sure to be treasured by every golfer and fan.
- ASIN: 0062364561
- ISBN: 0062364561
- Brand: imusti
- Manufacturer: Harper Design
Lost Balls: Great Holes, Tough Shots, and Bad Lies
Lost Balls: Great Holes, Tough Shots, and Bad Lies
A unique and colorful collection of photographs featuring the under-celebrated wayward shot, its landing locale and the unexpected encounters with wildlife on and off the green.
- ASIN: 0821261851
- ISBN: 0821261851
- Manufacturer: Bulfinch
Golf Courses of the World: 365 Days
Golf Courses of the World: 365 Days
An aficionado's tour of some of world's most significant golf courses pairs lavish photography with informative text on each depicted course's history, natural setting, design, and notable challenges, in a volume that highlights such locales as Pebble Beach, Australia's Royal Melbourne, and Scotland's St. Andrews. 75,000 first printing.
- ASIN: 0810958937
- ISBN: 0810958937
- Brand: Brand: Harry N. Abrams
- Manufacturer: Harry N. Abrams
Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die: Golf Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations
Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die: Golf Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations
There's an incredible similarity between the mechanics of a fly cast and the swing of a golf club. Perhaps that's why Chris Santella, author of Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die, can be found on the links when he's not on the stream. With Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die, Santella gives voice to his other sporting passion, interviewing 50 people intimately connected to the sport about some of their favorite courses around the world.For both passionate golfers and armchair travelers, this gorgeous full-color book presents the world's greatest golf venues, the personal favorites of renowned players, course architects, and other experts in the sport. From Ballyliffin, Ireland's northernmost course, whose rumpled fairways wander along the North Sea in the shadows of Glashedy Rock, to New Zealand's Cape Kidnappers, perched atop dramatic cliffs some 500 feet above the ocean, the book's beautiful photographs capture the architecture, noteworthy holes, location, and ambiance that make these courses standouts for ardent golfers. A brief history of each course, an experiential account-filled with local color-from the person recommending the venue, and trip-planning advice provide adventurous readers with all the information they need to chip and putt their way around the globe.A close-up look at golf's top courses around the world, recommended by such experts as Nick Faldo and Christie Kerr (pro golfers), Pete Dye and Tom Doak (course architects), Brian McCallen (editor and author), and Donald Trump With breathtaking color photographs of each site, this is a great gift for avid golfers and armchair travelers alike
- ASIN: 1584794747
- ISBN: 9781584794745
- Brand: The Booklegger
- Manufacturer: Stewart, Tabori and Chang
Planet Golf Modern Masterpieces: The World’s Greatest Modern Golf Courses
Planet Golf Modern Masterpieces: The World’s Greatest Modern Golf Courses
Get an amazing, beautifully photographed insider’s view of the 100 greatest golf courses built in the modern era with acclaimed golf author Darius Oliver. A companion volume to Planet Golf and Planet Golf USA, this gorgeous book offers comments by the world’s leading golf architects and Oliver’s detailed, exclusive first reviews of modern masterpieces such as Cabot Cliffs in Canada, Ardfin in Scotland, Cape Wickham in Australia, and Tara Iti in New Zealand. More than 20 countries are represented, with reviews from Mexico to Morocco, Sweden to South Korea, France to Vietnam—even China. Sure to generate plenty of debate, the book includes a unique international rankings section outlining the world’s best and most spectacular golf courses and golf holes. Oversized, Planet Golf Modern Masterpieces is a treasure trove of ideas, images, and insights for all golf lovers. Also available from Darius Oliver: Planet Golf and Planet Golf USA. Also Available: Planet Golf 2018 Wall Calendar (ISBN: 978-1-4197-2464-0), Planet Golf 2019 Wall Calendar (ISBN: 978-1-4197-2998-0)
- ASIN: 1419722794
- ISBN: 1419722794
- Brand: imusti
- Manufacturer: Harry N. Abrams
Garmin Approach S20, GPS Golf Watch with Step Tracking, Preloaded Courses, Black
Garmin Approach S20, GPS Golf Watch with Step Tracking, Preloaded Courses, Black
Approach S20 is the golfing partner that doubles as your everyday watch. Stylish, sleek and lightweight, this versatile GPS device features more than 40,000 courses plus automatic map updates, daily activity tracking and smart notifications to connect with your healthy lifestyle. On the course, you’ll see precise distances to the front, back and middle of the green, as well as hazards. Garmin AutoShot round analyzer measures your shot distances and auto-records them for review on your Garmin Connect account. In addition, receive smart notifications for calls, texts, emails and other alerts right on your wrist.
- UPC: 753759153472
- ASIN: B01AX444EK
- Brand: Garmin
- Size: One Size
- Manufacturer: Garmin
The Finest Nines: The Best Nine-Hole Golf Courses in North America
The Finest Nines: The Best Nine-Hole Golf Courses in North America
Over the past few years, perhaps due to an increase in work and family commitments, there has been a noticeable rise in the number of golfers interested in playing nine-hole courses. Although there are close to eight thousand such courses worldwide, how do golfers determine which are the best ones to play? In The Finest Nines, golf writer and historian Anthony Pioppi highlights the twenty-five finest nine-hole courses in North America and details how to play each one. Some of the courses featured include:Whitinsville Golf Club—Whitinsville, Massachusetts Sweetens Cove Golf Club—South Pittsburg, Tennessee Birchwood Country Club—Westport, Connecticut LivingStone Golf Course—Calgary, Alberta Aetna Springs Golf Course—Pope Valley, California And many more! This book also includes an interview with course designer and architect Mike Nuzzo about designing a nine-hole golf course in the modern era as well as profiles of courses that have a non-traditional number of holes.The Finest Nines is the perfect gift for the avid golfer who does not have the time to play a full eighteen holes!
- ASIN: 1510722718
- ISBN: 9781510722712
- Brand: Skyhorse
- Manufacturer: Skyhorse