Golf, As it was in the Beginning: The Legendary British Open Courses

Fay, Michael J.

ISBN 10: 0789310910 / ISBN 13: 9780789310910

Published by Rizzoli Universe Promotional Books, 2004

Like New condition. Like New dust jacket. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects. Seller Inventory # B12C-02109

Synopsis:

Who among golfers does not dream of one day playing the great windswept and gorse-filled seaside courses of the British Open-those seemingly natural and subtle but magnificently challenging courses, where even Tiger Woods can become "a cropper"? Who does not dream of teeing off the hallowed greens of Prestwick or Royal St. Georges, playing such famous holes as numbers 2 and 11 ("Dyke" and "High") at St. Andrews? For all who love the game, author Michael Fay, in the tradition of his first book Golf, As It Was Meant to Be Played, provides this unparalleled opportunity to walk through eighteen holes, each epitomizing a particular challenge, from the courses that have been used for the British Open. These are the holes that define the links game and symbolize the way the sport is best played. A golfing purist, with enormous respect for courses that present a strict but fair balance of risk and reward, Michael Fay discusses each course's rich history and offers practical advice and inspiration for players at all skill levels. Having played and carefully studied each course, many of which are inaccessible to the general public, Fay includes informed, helpful advice about precisely what makes these holes so special, as well as complete walkthroughs of how players might best approach each hole. With a unique historical and professional perspective, Fay offers lively coverage of every course and gives detailed explanations of why each has been considered worthy of inclusion in the British Open-and has achieved such legendary status. In addition, Fay, who leads tours of British courses, offers invaluable assistance for the golfer planning to make a pilgrimage to the country where golf began. An appendix is also included that contains an informative year by year history of the British Open. Supplementing the text is a wealth of newly commissioned photographs by Michael Freeman.

About the Author:

Michael J. Fay is a historian of golf who co-founded the Donald Ross Society in 1989 to preserve Ross's courses and ideals. He is the author of Golf, As It Was Meant to Be Played, a celebration of the courses designed by Donald Ross.

Michael Freeman has photographed for numerous publications, including Frank Lloyd Wright Masterworks, American Masterworks, and Adobe. He is also the author of many books on photography and design and resides in London.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Golf, As it was in the Beginning: The ...
Publisher: Rizzoli Universe Promotional Books
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: As New
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included