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Author : Charles Blair Macdonald
Release : 1928
Genre : Golf
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Book Synopsis Scotland's Gift by : Charles Blair Macdonald
Download or read book Scotland's Gift written by Charles Blair Macdonald. This book was released on 1928. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Charles Blair Macdonald
Release : 2021-03-22
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Book Synopsis Scotland's Gift, Golf by : Charles Blair Macdonald
Download or read book Scotland's Gift, Golf written by Charles Blair Macdonald. This book was released on 2021-03-22. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Charles Blair Macdonald
Release : 1985
Genre : Sports & Recreation
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Book Synopsis The Classics of Golf Edition of Scotland's Gift, Golf by : Charles Blair Macdonald
Download or read book The Classics of Golf Edition of Scotland's Gift, Golf written by Charles Blair Macdonald. This book was released on 1985. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book's reputation as a masterpiece rests on its brilliant treatment of golf course architecture, but equally intriguing is its depiction of life in the celebrated golf town, St. Andrews, Scotland. Macdonald learned the game at St. Andrews, and was forever influenced by the 1,000-year-old course. Scotland's Gift also chronicles Macdonald's career as the designer of important courses like The National Golf Links of America and the two courses of the Chicago Golf Club. The book closes with an insightful afterward by Alistair Cooke.
Author : C.B. Macdonald
Release : 2020-03-20
Genre : Sports & Recreation
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Book Synopsis Scotland's Gift, Golf: Reminiscences by Charles Blair Macdonald by : C.B. Macdonald
Download or read book Scotland's Gift, Golf: Reminiscences by Charles Blair Macdonald written by C.B. Macdonald. This book was released on 2020-03-20. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scotland’s Gift, Golf is a masterpiece of early golf literature, written by the Father of American Golf Course Architecture, C.B. Macdonald. Considered by historians to be the most important book ever written on early American golf, this book details the birth of golf in the United States in the late nineteenth century and the formation of the U.S.G.A. in 1894. In addition to a detailed summary of the characteristics of an ideal golf course, this guide provides rare insight into the methods and philosophies that Macdonald used to design some of the world’s most renowned courses, including the National Golf Links of America, Mid-Ocean Club, Lido, and Yale Golf Club. It also includes personal anecdotes and correspondence describing the development of the rules of golf, as well as the evolution of the modern golf ball and golf club. Written in 1928, this book features 56 black-and-white photographs from the author’s personal collection, including rare photos of Bobby Jones, Young Tom Morris, and Francis Ouimet. Also included is an appendix which highlights the oldest surviving rules of golf from 1754, as well as the amended version from 1858.
Author : Christopher Winn
Release : 2012-03-31
Genre : Travel
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Book Synopsis I Never Knew That About Scotland by : Christopher Winn
Download or read book I Never Knew That About Scotland written by Christopher Winn. This book was released on 2012-03-31. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inspiration for the primetime ITV series on Great Britain, this is the ultimate journey around Scotland from bestselling author Christopher Winn. Travelling county by county, this irresistible miscellany unearths the enthralling stories, firsts, birthplaces, legends and inventions that shape the country's rich and majestic history. To uncover the spellbinding tales that lie hidden within Scotland's wild and romantic shores, to experience what inspired the country's powerful literature and towering castles, and to tread in the footsteps of her villains and victors, is to capture the spirit of this fascinating country and bring every place you visit to life. You will discover the story of the original 'sweetheart', John Balliol, whose embalmed heart is buried beside his devoted wife Devorgilla at Sweetheart Abbey in Kirkcudbrightshire. In Aberdeen you will find the only granite cathedral in the world. And you will hear the haunting echo of the Bear Gates of Traquair House in Peeblesshire were slammed shut when Bonnie Prince Charlie left Scotland in 1746 - legend has it that they will never be re-opened until a Stuart King once more sits on the throne. This beautifully illustrated treasure trove of interesting facts about the history of Scotland is the perfect gift, and will act as an eye-opening guide to this thrilling, alluring and ever-bewitching country.
