Golf Courses of the World 365 Days - Hardcover

Sidorsky, Robert

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0810958937 ISBN 13: 9780810958937

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 2005

Synopsis

An invitation to the ultimate golfing journey, this new addition to Abrams' highly successful 365 Days series takes the reader around the globe to visit 365 of the most sensational courses ever created. Stunning photographs by the world's leading golf photographers capture the spectacular scenery and signature views of each course, while informative texts discuss their history, natural setting, design, notable holes, and native vegetation. The vast array of distinctive layouts shows golf's enduring ability to adapt to every type of terrain or ecosystem, and Golf Courses of the World: 365 Days covers them all. The book includes renowned courses in golf strongholds such as Pebble Beach in the U.S., Royal Melbourne in Australia, and St. Andrews in Scotland, as well as hidden gems in exotic locales like Indonesia, Nepal, Dubai, Kenya, and Brazil. For everyone from armchair golfers to serious players who want to add a little variety to their game, this sumptuous...

About this title

Product Description:

Lending itself perfectly to Abrams' highly successful "365 Days" format, this book is a journey around the globe showcasing the greatest golf courses. It gives armchair golfers a chance to "visit" 365 courses via superb colour photographs and learn about them through informative text. No stone is left unturned as the book covers the great courses in golf strongholds like the U.S., Canada, Scotland, England, Ireland, and Australia, and also hidden gems in exotic locales like Indonesia, Nepal, Dubai, Kenya, the Dominican Republic, Brazil. Sidorsky is a knowledgeable guide, providing information about the history, natural setting, design features, most notable holes, and even the native vegetation on all of the courses. The photographs, often featuring spectacular scenery, come from the world's leading golf photographers.

About the Author:

Robert Sidorsky has written about golf for the New York Times since 1993 and is a regular contributor to Links magazine and other publications. He is an attorney who lives in New York City. He is also the editor of Golf's Greatest Moments: An Illustrated History by the Game's Finest Writers (Abrams)

About this edition

• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0810958937
• ISBN 13: 9780810958937
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 744