Creating Classics: The Golf Courses of Harry Colt
UK £40.00,Canada $80.00,
UK Publication November 2004
ISBN 9781848310254
Hardback
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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 superb record of the man and his work... a delight to read, and 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
Harry Colt was perhaps the greatest golf course architect of the twentieth century. From the dramatic links of Royal Portrush to the stately heathlands of Sunningdale, many of the world's legendary courses have been shaped by Colt's genius.
Creating Classics portrays Colt's remarkable influence on golf, exploring the life and mastermind behind the designs for which he became famous. This magnificently produced volume contains breathtaking pictures of almost 50 courses, but it is much more than simply a display of spectacular photography. Rare archive material and stirring prose capture the distinctive challenges, history and essence of these courses, with each of them revealing something about the architect. Evocative insights and engaging tales from leading golf writers of the past, including Bernard Darwin and Patric Dickinson, are peppered throughout, while today's most distinguished commentator Bruce Critchley provides his definitive selection of Colt's Best 18 Holes.
For all golfers, the quality and scope of Creating Classics makes it an ideal literary companion, helping expand their knowledge about some of the world's outstanding courses and possibly even transforming the way they view the game. For members of these design masterpieces, this book will let them take pride in the pivotal impact their home turf has had in defining the way golf is played today. Indeed, they belong to a special group of courses with unparalleled heritage and a common bond - Harry Colt.
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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.' Guardian
'A superb record of the man and his work... a delight to read, and 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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Peter Thomson was born in Melbourne in 1929. Best known for his five Open Championship wins, he is the only man to win the title three consecutive years in the twentieth century. From 1952 to 1958 he was never placed lower than second in the tournament. An active writer, having contributed to Melbourne's Age newspaper for over 50 years, Peter has also used his great knowledge of golf to design his own internationally renowned courses across the world.
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Henry Lord was educated at Arnold School and Edinburgh University. A member of Royal Lytham and St Annes, he has been golfing from an early age and represented Lancashire at junior level. He works closely with Peter Pugh on Icon Books special publishing projects, such as the recently produced history of Worplesdon Golf Club. Henry is a huge admirer of Harry Colt's work, travelling to play many of his courses when he can.
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