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Masters of the Links: Essays on the Art of Golf and Course Design | 
 enlarge | Creator: Geoff Shackelford
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 976890
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 243
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.3 x 1
ISBN: 1886947279
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.352068
EAN: 9781886947276
ASIN: 1886947279
Publication Date: October 1997
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Amazon.com Review
Masters of the Links is a simply stunning collection of essays; most are lyrically crafted and as varied and intriguing as an afternoon stroll on a tough 18. Golf-course architects are a remarkable breed: lovers of the land and lovers of the game, they sculpt art out of nature as a challenge to those who dare to play on their masterpieces. In Masters of the Links some of the best designers ever to contour a fairway and tilt a green offer up some of the madness behind their methods. From pioneers such as Alister MacKenzie and Albert Warren Tillinghast to contemporary designers such as Pete Dye and Tom Doak, the collection explores how golf thinking has changed through the years--and how it's stayed the same. "A golf hole, humanly speaking, is like life," observed C. B. MacDonald, who carved the hallowed National Golf Links out of Eastern Long Island almost a century ago, "in as much as one cannot judge justly of any person's character the first time one meets him." Like a great golf hole, Masters of the Links has much to divulge on each meeting, and you don't need to be a golfer to savor the elegance and insight teed up in its prose.
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A classic April 2, 1999
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Where were all these essays hiding? What fun if you love courses and golf. The first book that makes golf architecture really understandable and fun. The old writings are especially funny and interesting, and the editor sets them up nicely and conscisely. Of the modern architects, Crenshaw's essay was the only disappointment because I wanted to read more of what he had to say. But he still makes a great case for the need for more short par-3's on modern golf courses. Also, great artwork, photos and production too.
 A quick read & lasting pleasure June 30, 1998
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
A real nice addition to any golf library. A rich and varied collection of essays, with some interesting vintage B&W photos of famous courses in their earlier states before today's "advanced" agronony. Most of the book is from golf's "Golden Age" - and is fascinating reading, raising some thoughtful insights for today's players. A plus and minus: the essays are short, three and four pagers...so it's excellent bedtime reading, but may lack a little depth for true students of the game who may want more. If you enjoyed Spirit of St. Andrews, or one of Tom Doak's books, you'll like this, too. In all, a very entertaining, balanced anthology for we duffers who enjoy delving a little deeper into the history, heritage and color of the game.
Great collection of essays re: the art of golf architecture May 6, 1998
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book presents a very interesting cross section of noted golf architects and historians presenting their views on golf architecture. There is so much to be learned from these Masters. It all serves to help us get more out of the game we love and the courses we play. A highly recommended read for any golfer.
A great addition to golf literature January 20, 1998
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This entertaining, thoughtful and well-researched book is amust for anyone who sees golf as more than just a way to spend sometime outdoors. It gives scope and depth to the game. A perfect gift for anyone wanting to improve his/her game.
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