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The aim of the photo coverage is to reveal new aspects of much-loved courses, using a combination of aerial and ground-based photography. Gary Lisbon and David Cannon are two of the world's leading golf photographers, with the skill and patience to record courses in spectacular light with late evening shadows cast across undulating fairways of links holes.The text gives a history of the course, its designer(s), the way it has changed over the years while indicating its most famous or challenging holes.
List of contents
SCOTLANDArdfin EstateCarnoustieCabot HighlandsCruden BayRoyal DornochDumbarnie LinksDurness Golf ClubFortrose and RosemarkieGleneaglesIsle of Harris Golf ClubKingsbarns Golf LinksMachrihanishMuirfieldMusselburgh Links, The Old CourseWest LinksOld CourseRoyal TroonTrump Turnberry NORTH AMERICAArrowheadAugusta NationalBandon Dunes ResortBethpage BlackChambers BayWynn Las VegasThe Reserve at Moonlight BasinOakmontPayne’s ValleyPebble BeachPinehurst No.2Pine ValleyQuiviraRiviera Country ClubTPC SawgrassNational Golf Links of AmericaStreamsong BlueTorrey PinesWhistling Straits IRELANDOld CourseBallyliffin Golf ClubOld Head Golf LinksRosapenna ResortRoyal County DownRoyal PortrushWaterville Golf Club EUROPEBrautarholt Golf ClubGolf d’ ÉtretatLofoten LinksMarco Simone Golf ClubReal Golf de PedreñaReal Club Valderrama ENGLAND AND WALESHankley Common Golf ClubRoyal St David’s Golf ClubRoyal Liverpool Golf ClubNefyn Golf ClubPennard Golf ClubRoyal St George’sThe Old CourseWest CourseRoyal West Norfolk Golf Club REST OF THE WORLDAnvaya CoveArabella Country EstateEmirates Golf ClubHaesley Nine BridgesLaguna L¿ng CôLegend Golf and Safari Resort AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALANDBarnbougleCape KidnappersHamilton Island Golf ClubJack’s PointKauri CliffsKingston HeathTe Arai
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Frank Hopkinson is a writer and former F1 journalist. He has worked as an F1 website producer and contributed to a variety of motoring magazines including a spell as deputy editor of F1 Racing magazine.
Summary
Golf: The Iconic Courses is a breathtaking showcase of the world’s most legendary golf courses, featuring stunning photography by David Cannon and Gary Lisbon. From St Andrews to Pebble Beach, this book captures the beauty and challenge of these iconic destinations, making it a must-have for every passionate golfer.