GOLFING NEW ENGLAND: Courses, Legends, History & Hints (Essential) - Hardcover

THE BOSTON GLOB

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1572439793 ISBN 13: 9781572439795

Publisher: TRIUMPH BOOKS, 2007

Synopsis

With charming prose and stunning photographs, this walk-through of 18 courses that are uniquely New England makes for a keepsake worth returning to. Local golf celebrities select their favorite 18 holes, and key championships and historical highlights are revisited. The book also introduces a lesson or two from top local players, anecdotes from pros and caddies, and fun trivia as well as tips on technique. Everything that is so special about playing in this region—from fickle weather and challenging terrain to pine needles and more than a few geese—is captured in the pages, and the book offers useful tips for negotiating every element of it. Whether a frequent golfer in New England or just appreciating the area for its beauty and diversity, this book will make the reader want to tee up and walk the fairways.

About this title

Synopsis:

New England is considered by many to be one of the most naturally beautiful areas in America, and its golf courses are no exception - from stunning links courses with breathtaking sea views to spellbinding remote courses - they must be seen, and played, to be believed. "Golfing New England" is an authoritative and lavishly illustrated volume that provides detailed advice on every aspect of the region's golfing, including comprehensive course listings, and suggestions for finding the right place for your taste and budget. It also features information on a variety of golf-related subjects such as caddying, course and clubhouse etiquette, and the major championships and players that the area has hosted over the years. This is the ultimate guide to everything you need to know about golfing New England.

About the Author:

The Boston Globe was founded in 1872 and is the recipient of 21 Pulitzer Prizes. It is located in Boston.

About this edition

• Publisher: TRIUMPH BOOKS
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1572439793
• ISBN 13: 9781572439795
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1