The Seventh at St. Andrews: How Scotsman David McLay Kidd and His Ragtag Band Built the First New Course on Golf's Holy Soil in Nearly a Century
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Book Overview
An acclaimed Scottish golf course architect who had to go to America to make his name lands the most coveted commission in all of golf: to design the first new course in almost a century for the town... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1592403220
ISBN13:9781592403226
Release Date:October 2007
Publisher:Gotham Books
Length:263 Pages
Weight:1.25 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.3" x 9.2"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
St Andrews Castle course build
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I bought this book as preparation for a golfing trip to where else St Andrews. We booked Castle course witout ever having seen the course but offcourse knowing the architect by reputation (Bandon sound familiar?). The book turns out to be even better than we hoped its a great read just do not start reading late at night cause it is hard to put away...
The Seventh at St. Andrews
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I purchased this book as a favor for my great-aunt who wanted this book as a gift for her son. She was told by a friend this would be a great book for my cousin as he is an avid golfer.
Very Bias
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Hi, I'm David McLay Kidd and I wanted you to know what fun is was working with Scott on this book, he captured both the artistic and social level of what I and my team do and MOST importantly WHY we do it. I have been amazed at the positive comments I have received from those that have read the book, it reallys seems to capture the imagination of golfers. I hope you enjoy it. David...
Scott Gummer Hits a Hole in One
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
As a non golfer who has never even walked a course I enjoyed this book immensely. Mr. Gummer brings the entire process of course building to life and his book is populated with larger than life characters. A great read and a perfect present for any golfer.
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