Table of Content
INTRODUCTION:An introduction by Greg Norman explaining the importance of understanding golf course architecture for the average golf enthusiast and why this book is useful, by one of the renowned architects included within. PREFACE:An explanation of whoThe Golf Insideris, and how architects and courses were chosen, and why some famous architects, such as C.B. MacDonald, were excluded (because they did only private courses). Also why we chose to write on this topic, and how it will help golf travelers plan trips. ARCHITECURAL TERMS AND IMPORTANCE:A short glossary and explanation of some of the terms and concepts used throughout the book, and a very brief golf course architecture primer. (3pp.) NOTE:Each of the eighteen architects in the next three sections will feature a biographical and design characteristics section ranging from 2-4 pages, including a photograph. This would give some historical background to the designer, their own history in the game, awards they've won, their design traits, philosophy and trademarks. This will be presented in a friendly, non-technical manner that would allow the reader to identify the common design thread intrinsic to their notable works. This will be followed by the course and/or resort entries featuring their work. Each biographical entry will be followed by 1-3 pages entries on the best individual courses they designed that travelers can play. In most cases, stand alone public courses and smaller resorts will get one page, with a description of the courses and what makes it special, and a small sidebar or text box with contact information and statistics for the course. When the chosen course is especially notable, or at a larger resort, 2-3 pages would be used to cover the extra information such as resort amenities, lodging and additional golf course, and to include a photo. Depending on the architect, five to eight courses have been chosen SECTION 1: THE FOREFATHERS:Brief intro explaining how each of these six architects, regardless of era, pioneered important changes or developments in golf course architecture that laid the foundation for all future design. Old Tom Morris, The Father of Golf Course Architecture: Biography Prestwick, Scotland: Royal County Down, Northern Ireland: Muirfield Old Course, Ireland: Lahinch Old Course, Ireland: Royal Dornoch, Scotland: Westward Ho!, Royal North Devon, England: (1 pp.) Donald Ross, the Father of American Golf: Biography (3 pp.) Pinehurst #2 (and including #1 and #3), NC: The Sagamore, NY The Balsams, NH Marriott Seaview Resort Bay Course, NJ The Broadmoor, CO Boyne Highlands Resort, Donald Ross Memorial Course, MI Harry Colt, the Father of Parkland Golf: Biography Wentworth Courses, England: Eden Course, Scotland: Stoke Park, England: St. George's Hill, England: Sunningdale, England: Royal Portrush Courses, Northern Ireland: Alister MacKenzie, the Father of International Golf: Biography Royal Melbourne Courses, Australia: Kingston Heath, Australia: Pasatiempo, CA The Jockey Club, Argentina Royal Adelaide, Australia Northwoods, CA Stanley Thompson, the Father of Canadian Golf: Biography Banff Springs, BC: Jasper Park, Alberta: Highland Links, NS: Le Chateau Montebello, Quebec: Sleepy Hollow, OH: Robert Trent Jones, Sr., the Father of Strategic Design: Biography Spyglass Hill, CA: Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, AL: Valderrama/Sotogrande, Spain: The Dunes, SC: Ballybunion New Course, Ireland: Crumpin Fox, MA Golden Horseshoe Gold Course, VA: SECTION 2: THE MODERN MASTERS:Brief intro explaining how each of these six architects, with the benefit of modern equipment, became the most prolific designers in history and between them account for most of the great modern courses. (2 pp.
