Legendary Golf Clubs of Scotland England Wales & Ireland
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (742 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0965890414 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 312 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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"This is one of the granddaddy coffee table books of all coffee table books" -- Poppers, Golf News April 1999 "a stunning collection of photographs that captures the spirit of "gentleman's golf" in golf's birthland" -- Golf Digest December 1999 Edgeworth belongs on any list of the top dozen or so photographers in the world. His pictures resonate with a feeling for tradition and the deep appeal of the old, enduring things And this book, with 258 Edgeworth photographs from the oldest and most durable golf venues in the world could make a golfer out of Mark Twain. Imagine the visual equivalent of P.G. Marines and the British Guards units are lusted after by
Jorre was the London Observer's correspondent in Africa,Paris,the Middle East and New York and has written two other books with Mr. Anthony Edgeworth's photographs have appeared in Esquire, New York Magazine, Money, Fortune, Travel & Leisure, Town & Country and many others. John de St. Edgeworth, The Guards and The Marines. He is the author of The Brothers' War: Biafra and Nigeria and two other books. . He is has pr
Like Being There is Person Valuable Book Fantastic book, very high quality publication. Feels like you are at the courses. I have played several of these courses and this is next best thing to going and playing. You really get a feel for what it is like playing in the British Isles. Highly recommended.. V. Kollarik said Legendary Golf Clubs of Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland. This book is great for those of us who are unable to "cross the pond" and see such extraordinary golf clubs. The photography is amazing and really brings the viewer on location. The section on Angus Guberman, scottish golf champion, was the most insightful ever written.. "Please read it too." according to David. Much can be said about the spectacular photography. But to capture the real beauty of the golf clubs, you need to read the text. For all of us who have enjoyed a pint in a dirty bar, this book captures the essence of the gentility of the game.
An intimate visit into twelve of the most famous and revered golf clubs in Britain and Ireland with over 175 color photographs, with interviews and essays, the book exhibits the traditions of the game along with course pictures, portraits and clubhouse interiors.