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London: John Langdon, 1947. 32p illustrated red wrappers. Great course parkland course in the heart of Cheshire. George Duncan was professional. More
London: John Langdon, 1947. 32p illustrated red wrappers. Great course parkland course in the heart of Cheshire. George Duncan was professional. More
New Jersey. United States Golf Association, 1997. 217p. cloth. Facsimile of the 1st 1903 edition. Limited edition 1300/1500 Chapter on driving by H.H. Hilton. Early architecture chapter "The links". This is an important book in the golf library. D&J L17620. More
New York: Charles Schribner, 1928. 340p. Red Cloth. MacDonald father of American golf, first U.S. Amateur Champion. Macdonald travelled to St. Andrews to complete his education, fell in love with the game, after returning home to Chicago he set about bringing the game to the United States.influential in creating the..... More
United Kingdom: Privately printed, 2019. 122p unnumbered pages, spiral bound. Very large pages 42cm by 30cm or 16 inches by 12 inches, One of the most impressive books we have seen in a long time. Very professional production of the evolution of Burnham and Berrow GC from an architects timeline..... More
Unired Stare of America: Privately Published, 2013. 20p, wrappers. Limited edition of just 100 facsimile copies of this very rare book produced for only Jones and MacKenzie in 1933. This copy was taken from the original formally belonging to Bobby Jones. More
London: Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent, 1920. 135p cloth 1st edition. illustrated. Introduction by H.S. Colt. "Four short essays" on course design by one of the first great course architects and one of the first to recognise that a course could be created by taking advantage of natural features and terrain..... More
London: Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent, 1920. 135p cloth 1st edition. illustrated. Introduction by H.S. Colt. "Four short essays" on course design by one of the first great course architects and one of the first to recognise that a course could be created by taking advantage of natural features and terrain..... More
United States of America: Sleeping Bear Press, 1995. 268p, illustrated, cloth forewword by Robert Tyre Jones Jr. dust Jacket. Must have, for any MacKenzie fan. Far more substantial than "Golf Architecture" published in 1920. First edition, second printing. D&J M2980. More
United Kingdom: Park Avenue Publishing, 2023. 256p. cloth. After a long-awaited 16 years, the iconic book that chronicles the remarkable journey of the links since its inception in 1821 is back, and it's better than ever. Presenting the renewed edition of "St Andrews: The Evolution of the Old Course," which..... More
United Kingdom: Park Avenue Publishing, 2023. 264p. simulated leather, slipcase. Introducing a truly extraordinary treatise on the Old Course, a rare gem that holds the essence of this revered golfing destination. It's undoubtedly one of the defining books of the decade, presenting a remarkable opportunity that should not be missed..... More
Edinburgh: R. & R. Clark, 1911. 150p. cloth. Miller reminisces about the pleasures of playing over some of Scotland's most famous links, giving descriptions of the various courses, players and championships, as well as the histories of the clubs. Portrait frontis. ("Gowfin' Charlie") and one further portrait plate ("Gillespie of..... More
Edinburgh: R. & R. Clark, 1911. Miller reminisces about the pleasures of playing over some of Scotland's most famous links, giving descriptions of the various courses, players and championships, as well as the histories of the clubs. First Edition. 8vo. viii + 150pp. Portrait frontis. ("Gowfin' Charlie") and one further..... More
Droitwich: Grant Books, 1996. 126p. Cloth limited edition 193/525. Foreword by J. Hamilton Stutt. Illustrated from photographs, facsimiles, folding Gleneagles course map drawings, and a colour frontispiece. Useful reference. D&J M3400. More
Worcestershire: Grant Books, 2013. 308p. cloth. Dust Jacket. ltd. ed. of 2000 copies. Comprehensive treatment of Braids substantial and often underrated architectural contribution, notes on virtually all his design's. Braid's playing career covered some 30 years, his architectural career 50 plus years, given that he travelled to 99% of his..... More
Worcestershire: Grant Books, 2000. 92p, cloth. Limited edition 616/650 Near completion in 1924 the club offered to transfer the Burbage Ladies Golf Club, as a whole,to Cavendish. This got the club of to a flying start, just as many clubs where still struggling after the first world war. Fine Alister..... More
Jupiter, FL: NGF, ND. 3 6 to 8 page essays, covering golf course design. More
London: Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd, 1896. 277p. Illustrated with numerous plates from photographs and wood engravings; plus wood-engraved figures within the text. 7½x5½, original decorative green cloth, front cover illustration stamped in black, white and terra-cotta, spine lettered in gilt, original black end papers, edges untrimmed. First Edition. A...... More
London: Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd, 1896. 277p.Decorative cloth. Illustrated with numerous plates from photographs and wood engravings; plus wood-engraved figures within the text. 7½x5½, original decorative green cloth, front cover illustration stamped in black, white and terra-cotta, spine lettered in gilt, original black end papers, edges untrimmed. First Edition..... More
London: Arcturus Publishing, 2010. 256p. Cloth. Dust wrapper. Facsimile copy of the 1896 first edition. Illustrated with numerous plates from photographs and wood engravings; plus wood-engraved figures within the text. 7½x5½, original decorative green cloth, front cover illustration stamped in black, white and terra-cotta, spine lettered in gilt, original black..... More
London: Peter Garnett, 1952. 209p, cloth. Course descriptions the finest in the United Kingdom. Famous golf courses: St. Andrew, Alwoody, Formby, Little Aston, Prestwick, Royal Birkdale, Rye, Troon and many more. D&J P8710. More
London: Peter Garnett, 1952. 209p, cloth. Course descriptions the finest in the United Kingdom. Famous golf courses: St. Andrew, Alwoodley, Formby, Little Aston, Prestwick, Royal Birkdale, Rye, Troon and many more. D&J P8710. More
Cambridge: Icon Books, 2008. 432p, cloth. Colt in many eyes is the finest architect of them all, his works are vast and his design concepts are still practised today. True Classic in the architecture library, excellent photography and just about all his course are covered in some detail. Many of..... More
London: Icon Books, 2009. 445p, cloth. Not yet, but bound to be a classic adorning every one interested in the eternal work of these Masters. Colt, MacKenzie, Alison and Morrison. These entrepreneur architects, fortunately for world golf travelled to just about every corner of the globe. Recommend book. More
London: T. Werner Laurie, ca 1914. 234p. plus ads. cloth. Substantial title by the 1912 Open Champion Ted Ray. Braid, Taylor and Vardon all produced similar tombs once they had won The Open, one wonders if his 1912 win was the cause of this publication and how many years beforehand..... More
Chelsea, Michigan: Sleeping Bear Press, 1997. 243p cloth. Fascinating anthology, includes, C.B. MacDonald, Tom Doak, Alister MacKenzie, Pete Dye, A.W. Tillinghast and Ben Crenshaw. But rather affording a modern day perspective to golf course architecture. Bibliography in rear. 1st edition, 1st printing. D&J S14350. More