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H. S. Colt

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ISBN 10 : 1333511353 ISBN 13 : 9781333511357

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Master the art of golf-course design with practical guidance on greens, approaches, and hazards.

This collection explores how thoughtful layout and thoughtful maintenance shape the game, from the entrance to the green to the choice of hazards and the overall flow of a round. It offers concrete principles for crafting courses that challenge players while keeping the game enjoyable and fair. The discussion centers on how the ground, gradients, and turf affect play. It explains how greens should interact with approach shots, how to balance difficulty with playability, and how to plan for wear and maintenance over time. The text emphasizes keeping the putter’s work honest, preserving variety across holes, and ensuring that each round remains engaging from tee to green.

How to design greens that reward judgment and skill without unfair punishment
Strategies for shaping approaches, entrances, and fairway-to-green transitions
Ways to place hazards and undulations to add interest without frustrating players
Guidance on greens maintenance, mowing, and rolling to maintain consistency

Ideal for readers who want a clear, practical view of golf-course architecture and how careful design influences every stroke of the game. This edition will appeal to golf enthusiasts, course designers, green-keepers, and anyone curious about the craft behind a great round.

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France is quickly adopting golf as her national game. It is only a few years ago that it was unknown in that country except at a few holiday resorts, and now we find that one of the Paris clubs has a membership of over a thousand. Spain is becoming enthusiastic, and at Madrid there is a club with over 600 members.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1333511353
ISBN 13: 9781333511357
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Nombre de pages: 91
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Some Essays on Golf-Course Architecture (Classic Reprint)

H. S. Colt, C. H. Alison

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1333511353 ISBN 13 : 9781333511357

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of golf course architecture, tracing its evolution from the rudimentary designs of the 1890s to the strategic and aesthetically pleasing courses of the present day. The author, a renowned golf course architect, provides a comprehensive analysis of the key principles involved in creating memorable and challenging courses. Through detailed discussions on topics such as the framework of a course, bunker placement, and construction techniques, the book offers valuable insights into the art and science of designing courses that cater to golfers of all skill levels. The author emphasizes the importance of utilizing natural features and creating a variety of playing experiences, ensuring that each hole presents a unique and engaging challenge. Moreover, the book explores the philosophical underpinnings of golf course architecture, highlighting the need for courses to possess "vitality" and endure as lasting testaments to the architect's craft. By emphasizing the interplay between strategy, aesthetics, and the inherent character of the land, this book reveals the profound impact that thoughtful course design can have on the enjoyment and appreciation of the game. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781333511357_0

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