To the 14th Tee weaves a story about a father who took his two sons on trips to Scotland to play golf. For those planning to visit the Home of Golf or for those who have already made such a pilgrimage, this book offers insights beyond the typical travel brochure. The author comments: "I wanted to see my sons discover the soul of Scottish golf, to smell the crispness of a Scottish morning on a seaside links, to hit that ever-intriguing blind shot over a sand dune. Jon, Rob, and I played matches on 37 courses some against each other and some against Scottish golf club members. I can honestly say that, although Ive played on all of the British Open courses in Scotland, my most treasured memories are those matches Ive played against my hosts. We played Turnberry, Royal Dornoch, and Cruden Bay, courses that most would recognize. But the hidden gems were where my sons learned the essence of Scottish golf: simple elegance and stark beauty. Like well-kept secrets, many of these courses had breathtaking scenery. We could see for miles down the glens at Pitlochry and we marveled at the cliff holes of Royal Tarlair and Eyemouth. The snow-capped mountains of the Boat of Garten were magnificent and we enjoyed following the whiskey trail to Huntly and Keith. From southernmost Portpatrick, we could see the coast of Northern Ireland. Old Musselburgh, a nine-hole gem that hosted several early British Open mixed in an historic flavor into our trip."
To the 14th Tee is published in a limited edition of 750 copies. Both editions are Smyth sewn and printed on elegant 70-pound Fortune Matte, a distinctive acid-free paper. Each book is numbered and signed by the author.
The hardbound limited edition features a two-color glossy dust jacket, imprinted with a photograph of vintage golf at the Old Course of St. Andrews. Mist gray endsheets display 24 photographs, depicting both trips. Other features include classic colored headbands and slate gray linen boards stamped in platinum foil.
The Collectors Edition of 175 copies is bound in deep forest green Bison-embossed leather with cloth boards stamped with golf foil and spine and cover. Aspen green endsheets are imprinted with photos from British Golf Links and each book is encased in an attractive hand-made, matching linen slipcase. Green and white headbands add another touch to this handsome edition that will fit nicely into any bibliophiles library.
