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Methods of Early Golf Architecture: The Selected Writings of Alister MacKenzie, H.S. Colt, and A.W. Tillinghast (Volume 1) Kindle Edition

by Alister MacKenzie (Author), H.S. Colt (Author), A.W. Tillinghast (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Methods of Early Golf Architecture features selected writings from 19th century architects Alister MacKenzie, H.S. Colt, and A.W. Tillinghast. With precision and detail, these prominent architects discuss each element of golf course design, and no detail is left untouched.

Methods of Early Golf Architecture Includes:
• Characteristics of a Golf Architect
• Psychology of Design
• Deciding Where to Build
• The Design Process
• Utilizing Natural Features
• Teeing Grounds
• Through the Green
• Hazards
• Greens and Greenkeeping
• Ideal Holes
• The Construction Process
• Overseeing Construction

Characteristics of a Golf Architect
“He should, above all, have a sense of proportion and be able to come to a prompt decision as to what is the greatest good to the greatest number.”
– Alister MacKenzie

Psychology of Design
“The designer of a course should start off on his work in a sympathetic frame of mind for the weak, and at the same time be as severe as he likes with the first-class player.”
– H.S. Colt

The Design Process
“The course should be so interesting that even the plus man is constantly stimulated to improve his game in attempting shots he has hitherto been unable to play.”
– Alister MacKenzie

Greens and Greenkeeping
“The plagues of Egypt seem but slight evils in comparison with the trials sometimes experienced by the keen and anxious greenkeeper.”
– H.S. Colt
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00JNSNELC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Coventry House Publishing (June 27, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 27, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 612 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 126 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Nancy
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful perspective from classic architects of the early 20th century
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2016
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wonderful perspective from classic architects of the early 20th century. I only wish it had included comments from Donald Ross.
Paperback arrived ahead of schedule in good comdition.
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hrh1945
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read on a plane to a Golf Tournament
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2016
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This is a 3/8-inch thick (5.5w x 8h-inch) paperback with 1/8-inch tall (large) print easy to read with 71 y.o. eyes on plane to Palm Springs golf tournament. It was entertaining light reading offering insight into golf architecture design philosophies of MacKenzie, Colt, & Tillinghast in early 1900's. Some archaic terms included -- Wikipedia time -- and humorous antidotes abound. Fits easily into smaller shoulder case with Airline tickets and other emergency-lost-baggage-items.
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StevenW
5.0 out of 5 stars Quick easy study
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2017
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Nicely condensed writings of the founders of golf architecture. Quick,easy read, well worth the effort for all golf architecture students.
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TC-Columbia
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2018
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great perspective!
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Joseph S. Collins
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2015
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A great introduction to the fundamentals of design.
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Jajisee
4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful Dip into Desgn
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2015
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I really enjoyed this quick and easy to read compilation of excerpts from three master designers. Not only did it give me much more insight into what goes into good course design, it also changed my views about how to enjoy the game even more while playing.
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P. Flanagan
3.0 out of 5 stars Solid Starting Point
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2015
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Great stuff, but can be found elsewhere.
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James P
5.0 out of 5 stars Great, quick insightful read
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2020
Great, quick insightful read for students of the game. A great help to those playing the older links who might wonder 'why did they put that hazard there?'. Even better if you include Vol 2 with insight from Macdonald, Thomas and Hunter.
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Michael Cave
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Golf Reading!!!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2015
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What a wonderful book! The authors are brilliant and the content enthralling. If you're interested in golf this is a must. Don't forget Coilt's Essays on Golf course Architecture as well, though!
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Henry Hughes
4.0 out of 5 stars Thoughts from an early golfing era
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2022
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For those interested in the beginnings of the construction of the great golf courses we enjoy into the 21st Century this is an insight to the thoughts of the golfing architects of that era. Whilst modern science and machinery have developed to evolve those courses to the present day, it is fascinating to understand how the golfing architect worked with the developer to create their dream. Many of the fundamental principles apply to this day.
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Jussie
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2015
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prompt delivery and great product
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John Spencer
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 28, 2015
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Perfect
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