Golf Course Designs by Tom Fazio

i have a lot of books on golf courses & golf course design, and i think this one may be my favorite. it is well written, in a friendly, informal style that provides plenty of information and insight into the work of one of the world's most famous course designers. the pictures are beautiful and mostly large enough to show sufficient detail to make them interesting. i'd definitely recommend it.

Tom Fazio is one of the best golf course designers of all time. Because I am from the Philadelphia area, I am not privileged to play as many of his courses as I would like. When you first pick up this book, you might falsely believe it is nothing more than a picture book. Don't be fooled though. Fazio provides some interesting insight into why he chose to sculpt his courses the way he did. Many golf enthusiasts might recognize Fazio's name from courses they've played, but he has also done some masterful redesigns as well including the recent improvements to Augusta National. Yes, the pictures add another dimension to the book, but the fact that it is an easy read and one that provides great insight is what brings this book to another level.I highly recommended this book not only for golfers but for those who enjoy the aesthetics of a golf course as well.

If you play golf, you must have this book. I am lucky enough to work at a Fazio course (Victoria National - Indiana) and so naturally this book was special to me.It is enjoyable to look at as well as interesting to read.Anyone who plays or wishes they could play will HAVE to have this book.

Unlike most books destined for the coffee table, Fazio transends the swing arc to a beautiful look at the vision of the the ulimate playing field- the golf course. With a wonderful perspective of design, the challange of the game starts with the challange of the course. The pictures are beautiful beyond description but the story, passion and the theory are even more great. Tom Fazio has taken his agressiveness from the tour and put it to the turf. This is a wonderful book for the golf enthusiast!