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In the world of golf, just as certain courses have achieved iconic status - Pine Valley, Augusta National, Huntingdale, Princes - so are their respective creators, Harry Colt, Alister MacKenzie, CH Alison and JSF Morrison equally revered. "Masters of Design" pays homage to these four great sculptors of the land, blending lively anecdotes and atmospheric history with spectacular photographs that evoke glories of playing the fairways of many of the world's finest golf courses. From the dramatic sea-scoured headlands of Cypress Point in California to the tranquility of Japan's Hirono Club, this book displays golf's internationally renowned venues alongside unsung courses of subtlety and beauty. Each of these design masterpieces reveals fascinating stories that will enthuse all golfers about an extraordinary legacy left to the game. The rare treasure trove of Material in "Masters of Design" makes it a lavish addition to any golfer's library.
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Henry Lord is a researcher and writer specialising in company and golf club histories. He is the co-author of Creating Classics: The Golf Courses of Harry Colt (Icon, 2008). Peter Pugh is a businessman, company historian and former golf addict. His other books include Creating Classics: The Golf Courses of Harry Colt, The Magic of a Name, the official history of Rolls-Royce, and two titles in Icon's famous Introducing series, on Margaret Thatcher and John Maynard Keynes.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Everything about Masters of Design is of the highest quality - it is a lovely book. I have been collecting golf books for some time, and I have rarely seen such an impressive combination of fantastic photography and thoroughly researched and interesting chapters. Colt, Mackenzie, Alison and Morrison designed some of the most glorious golf courses in the world - from Cypress Point and Augusta National to Prince's and Royal Melbourne. This book tells of their unique stories and golfing philosophies with great class, flair and insight. Even for someone like myself who knows quite a lot about the game, I found it really interesting to read about the history behind each of their designs and the charming anecdotes and facts behind their development. Not only do you get gorgeous full-page photos of the courses as they are today, but there are also some rare archive photos that I had never seen before. It's one of those books that clearly written and put together by people who appreciate the game. It has taken pride of place in my living room and I would recommend it wholeheartedly.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Because I share a name with one of the designers featured (though he was known by his middle name of Hugh) I have always taken a keen interest in the design works of these gentlemen, who set up many of the best courses worldwide.
The dynamic of the group is interesting - Peter Thomson's preface is quite revealing of the considerable Mackenzie publicity machine, while the work of others like Morrison and Alison goes somewhat unheralded....much of their work was overseas. Colt himself was a genius and inspired good work in all his colleagues. The book is beautifully illustrated with both old and new photographs and the text intelligently reflects their large contribution to world golf. I have a biggish collection of golf books and this is one of the best I own. "Masters of Design" - this book is itself a masterwork. Thorougly recommended.
The dynamic of the group is interesting - Peter Thomson's preface is quite revealing of the considerable Mackenzie publicity machine, while the work of others like Morrison and Alison goes somewhat unheralded....much of their work was overseas. Colt himself was a genius and inspired good work in all his colleagues. The book is beautifully illustrated with both old and new photographs and the text intelligently reflects their large contribution to world golf. I have a biggish collection of golf books and this is one of the best I own. "Masters of Design" - this book is itself a masterwork. Thorougly recommended.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I've been waiting for the release for this book and it doesn't disappoint. There are some fabulous insights into the designers and their courses, some great photographs; some of which are from the early part of the 20th century and really are a wonderful timepiece and great for us to see how the course has developed.
Would highly recommend this book.
Would highly recommend this book.
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