Following on from a listener DM regarding course design issues, we devote an entire episode to the topic of golf architecture. Why does it matter? Why is the Old Course important, and why is Alister MacKenzie revered? How is it so many people long for firm and fast course conditions? All this, analytics, the wind at Cape Wickham, and more in a long discussion on one of our favourite topics.

Below are a few links to great books on the topic of course design - snoop around online for better pricing if you're keen.

Golf Architecture For Normal People

Geoff Shackelford

https://www.amazon.com.au/Golf-Architecture-Normal-People-Sharpening/dp/1732222754/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JYr823PROs8km2_HczuMwS9hmvLJJdhvk9kNxoW2XQo2s8GOEi3Nb5yVAFArjXe_.wQ_UZeRXWktLYCMFWDKWsaWSgVwks1-_UPnirCVS2m4&qid=1718145743&sr=1-1

Anatomy Of A Golf Course

Tom Doak

https://www.amazon.com.au/Anatomy-Golf-Course-Art-Architecture/dp/1580800718/ref=monarch_sidesheet

Grounds For Golf

Geoff Shackelford

https://www.amazon.com.au/Grounds-Golf-History-Fundamentals-Course/dp/031227808X

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