The World Atlas of Golf was first published more than 30 years ago, and since then, each and every addition has revealed to golfers the best courses available. This latest edition gives the fully informative treatment to over 70 courses, giving the treatment to courses that have not yet graced the pages of the World Atlas of Golf. The text provides a colorful history of golf alongside the numerous courses and brilliant, revised computer renditions of the courses and their cut aways. Each course layout is clearly illustrated, with tips for the difficult holes and the history of the game as it was located on each green. Tips are provided for making the more difficult shots, along with the truly difficult shots made by the professional players. The book also provides its readers a expose on golf course development and design, describing what goes into the creation of a golf course.
For those players whom have played the courses described in this tome, they will find a strong sense of remembrance as they relive playing through each course, stroke for stroke. Others will find enjoyment in the telling of the history behind the holes and of the game itself. Still others will enjoy the descriptions of the hardest holes and learn why certain holes have received the acclaim and rave reviews from other golfers. A golfer will not easily finish this book, as it is quite the significant tome with numerous references to famous championship matches. The tips that are provided also contribute to making the tome a valuable resource for golfers.
The selection of courses drawn from mostly the United States and Europe, but there are courses from all over the globe. Included are golfing standards, such as the St. Andrews's Old Course, The Country Club, Medinah, and numerous others. There are also new courses described, one of which is the hidden gem of the Dominican Republic, the Casa De Campo golf course. Each of the courses receive a hole by hole analysis, including the nicknames, famous holes, trick shots and tips that will help you improve your game.
This atlas is a handbook which will give you the extra knowledge you need to take on the more difficult challenges that were solved by the greats. These shots are those which made history for the players. When you work to try and match those shots, even if you fail, you will take home much more in the way of satisfaction and experience.
This tome is a valuable book to anyone who enjoys the game of golf. Beginners will find plenty of tips and techniques for making those seemingly impossible shots as well as setting up and clearing the hole. Experts and seasoned players will learn more about the subtleties behind each stroke, and behind the world's greatest golf courses.
Originally posted 2009-01-16 05:09:08. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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