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Creating Classics: The Golf Courses of Harry Colt (Hardcover)

by Peter Pugh (Author), Henry Lord (Author), Bruce Critchley (Contributor), Peter Thomson (Contributor)
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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Icon Books Ltd (6 Nov 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1848310250
  • ISBN-13: 978-1848310254
  • Product Dimensions: 31 x 25 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 87,845 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'For those who want to read about, learn about or simply look at some great courses Peter Pugh's and Henry Lord's study of the architect HS Colt is an absorbing pleasure.' Lawrence Donegan, Guardian. 'A perfect way to whet the appetite of any Colt fan looking at the pleasures of the courses yet to be played... an unqualified recommendation for all golf fans.' Tee Times. 'This book will greatly enhance and consolidate Colt's reputation... anyone with even the slightest interest in the golden age of golf course architecture will want to acquire it.' Through the Green.


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This book is a lavish, full-colour essential addition to any golfer's coffee table, featuring Sky Sports' golf commentator Bruce Critchley and five-time Open champion Peter Thomson.'The real test of a course: is it going to live?' This was the maxim of arguably the greatest ever golf-course architect - Harry Shapland Colt. Having designed or influenced the layout of many of the world's most famous courses - Muirfield, Pine Valley, Wentworth - Colt's creations provide an enduring, pulse-racing test for today's golfer."Creating Classics" tells the fascinating story of this golf visionary. From Colt's early years at Rye and Sunningdale to his partnerships with the other great architects of the early 20th century, the book embraces the phenomenal designs that emerged from this Golden Age of course construction.For golfers passionate about challenging courses steeped in character, Peter Pugh's spectacular book lets players discover the rich heritage of their favourite golfing turf. Colt's definitive 18 holes, as chosen by golf's most distinguished commentator Bruce Critchley, and a foreword from five-time Open champion Peter Thomson, accompany stunning photographs and wonderful personal tales.This book will enlighten all lovers of the game about a special group of courses with unparalleled pedigree and a common bond - Harry Colt.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A genuine pleasure, 28 Oct 2009
I received this book as a birthday present earlier this month - it's a thoroughly impressive volume. Being what is politely described as a 'keen amateur golfer' I knew of Harry Colt and Co already of course. This has been put together with real love and care though and was a thoroughly fascinating read. There's some excellent history here, some lovely descriptions of the courses (some of which have been added to my Top 10 I'd Love to Play) and a real appreciation throughout the book both for the reader and of course for the exemplarary work of Mr Colt himself.

Add into that the sumptuous photographs - and some very thoughtful design work - and this really is a rich, elegant book. Heartily recommended to all golfers - or anyone looking to buy a golfer a Christmas present.
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2.0 out of 5 stars this book seems to be a light and rushed effort, 31 Jan 2009
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and disappoints because it adds very little to what is already published on Colt and his partners. Unlike the other recent bios on Ross, Mackenzie and Macdonald which have a lot of depth.

I got the impression that the authors are unfamiliar with the majority of courses reviewed and didn't do the necessary leg work. There are some curious choices of courses to review: Hankley Common included with only 3 Colt holes? Ditto for Royal Worlington, Formby, Ganton, Alwoodley.. all not really Colt courses. On the flip side, many excellent purely Colt courses have been inexplicably left out. There's also only one course in the USA: Pine Valley. None from Canada? Virtually nothing on Alison in Japan.

There are quite a lot of mistakes too in the stated facts, labeling of photos etc

On the plus side, many of the modern photos are great and the big find are the original Colt sketches of Edgbaston GC which are very nice.
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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Golf addicts will love this, 3 Feb 2009
I bought this book for my husband as a Xmas gift. He absolutely loves it! He sat most of Xmas morning looking at the fantastic photos and insisted showing me them all. A good present.
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