Classic Golf Courses of Great Britain & Ireland: A Hole-By-Hole Companion

by Nick Edmund

Book Overview

From St. Andrews and Royal Country Down to Sunningdale and Royal St. Georges, Classic Golf Courses of Britain and Ireland is the next best thing to teeing off on the greatest courses in Britain and Ireland. It's an illustrated travelogue. An incisive guide. And a one-of-a-kind strategy book for every golfer who plans to play these fabled courses.Renowned golf writer Nick Edmund describes the challenges, history, and special character of each of the twenty-five courses included. Hundreds of stunning color photographs take us to the most memorable holes, summoning up splendid fairways -- and treacherous lies. But it's the links-savvy of Strokesaver, the world's leading publisher of golf course distance guides, that makes the book truly unique. Strokesaver's state-of-the-art course diagrams -- which rely on high-resolution aerial photography and infrared measuring equipment -- show players hole-by-hole, stroke-by-stroke how to get to the green with the lowest possible score.Beautiful, informative, and consummately practical, this is the perfect gift for everyone who's ever dreamed of a British golfing vacation.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821224727
• ISBN13: 9780821224724
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Bulfinch Press
• Length: 207 Pages
• Weight: 2.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.2" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 and higher

Customer Reviews

I wish we had something like this for the top U.S. courses

A superior guide to 25 of the top courses on the other side of the pond. Covering all the classic courses in the UK and Ireland -including St. Andrews (Old), Turnberry (Ailsa), Gleneagles (King's), Carnoustie, Royal County Down, K Club, Birkdale - it does include a couple of strange selections - notably Nick Faldo's Chart Hills and The Belfry (Brabazon). A welcome inclusion is Prestwick, not a Open course anymore, but still a wonderful links course in any age. Ballybunion is the glaring omission, as Strokesport haven't yet made it there to chart the course. That minor gripe aside, each course is covered in loving detail - with wonderful graphics for each hole that clearly provide all you need to know before stepping out to play. Full yardages are provided; hazards, contouring and obstacles are clearly marked; and a brief but informative course overview advises the many options for playing each hole, depending on conditions, ability, etc. Each course is introduced with a few historical anecdotes as well as details of major tournaments played there. The well-chosen color photos simply entice you to jump on the nearest plane to any one of these wonderful destinations. From reading this, and observing each courses' design, it is clear that all are intriguing venues in their own right.In sum, brilliant for course guidance and equally satisfying as an armchair reference for cold winter nights indoors.

Good review of the major links and inland courses in the UK

I would agree that the Belfrey does not belong in the book but it has hosted a couple Ryder Cups. The yardage illustrations were well done and give the reader a lesson in course design.

Good book. Drwings help refresh meemories of course play

This is a good book. The text is fine although I would quarrel with the inclusion of the Belfrey. The stroke-savers drawings are very detailed and handsome. Perhpas better for someone who has already played the course to help relive old memories

Good book. Drawings help refresh memories of course play

This is a good book. The text is fine although I would quarrel with the inclusion of the Belfrey. The stroke-savers drawings are very detailed and handsome. Perhaps better for someone who has already played the course to help relive old memories