1001 Golf Holes You Must Play Before You Die by Jeff Barr

What makes a golf hole special, or indeed memorable? For some it is the thrill of a tricky shot over a deep ravine, or the beautiful scenery of an ocean-side tee-off. For others it is the courses rich tradition, and the recollection of famous golfers who have played out their victories and frustrations there.Covering par-3, par-4, and par-5 holes - the hazardous, the scenic, and the celebrity designed - 1,001 Golf Holes You Must Play Before You Die is a magnificently illustrated guide that will encourage all golfers, whether professional or amateur, to discover the 1,001 holes they simply must play. Some of the top holes include: No. 1 St. Andrews, (Old course) Scotland, No. 3 Oakmont Country Club, Pennsylvania, No. 8 Colonial Country Club, Texas, No. 11 Augusta National, Georgia, No. 15 Muana Lani, Hawaii, and No. 18 Pebble Beach, California. The book 1001 Golf Holes You Must Play Before You Die is a terrific book for any golfer, one that is tailormade for browsing. Pick it up and it will be hard to put down without thumbing through at least a few pages. As the title makes clear, this is a book about the best-of-the-best golf holes (as chosen by a team of experts) at courses around the world.Guide Rating - 4 Stars. golf.about.com, February 2005

Author: Jeff Barr

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover

Pages: 960

Publisher: Sellers Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date: 2005-03-01