Golf Architecture: Economy in Course Construction and GreenKeeping; Additionall: Pamphlet, Golf Course Architect, Leeds: Advisor to The Royal and Ancient St. Andrews, Prestwick, Troon, and Over 300 Other Golf Clubs

Mackenzie, Alister J.

Edité par Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent, London, 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 of the site." (Murdoch). Dr. Mackenzie "is recognised as the most influential golf course architect of the early twentieth century. Mackenzie's reputation was secured with the publication. of his seminal work 'Golf Architecture,' in which he set forth 13 rules for successful design". Copy is worn as has the spine re-laid, contents very good. Additionally bound in. A previous owner has chosen to bind into the book an incredibly rare pamphlet by MacKenzie only 4 pages 4p. brochure. One sheet of paper folded (6¼x4). This scarce piece of ephemera documents the severing of Messrs. Colt, Mackenzie & Alison golf architecture firm, and announces the continuing of MacKenzie's independent practice. In 1923, MacKenzie was hired by the Royal & Ancient Golf Club to review the Old Course. Within is a short list of premier courses he designed. The final page has three blurbs praising his work, one of which is from Bernard Darwin commenting on his ability to transform dull land into a beautiful course or, making "a silk purse out of a sow's ear." D&J M2860. N° de réf. du vendeur 14814

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Titre : Golf Architecture: Economy in Course ...
Éditeur : Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent, London
Date d'édition : 1920