Golf Architecture: Economy In Course Construction And Green Keeping (1920) - Paperback

by A. MacKenzie (Author), H. S. Colt (Introduction by)

Golf Architecture: Economy In Course Construction And Green Keeping is a book written by A. Mackenzie and first published in 1920. The book is a comprehensive guide to the design and construction of golf courses, with a focus on creating courses that are both beautiful and cost-effective. Mackenzie covers a wide range of topics in the book, including the selection of land for a course, the design of holes and hazards, and the construction of greens and bunkers. He also discusses the importance of maintaining a course through proper green keeping techniques, such as watering, fertilization, and mowing.One of the key themes of the book is the idea of economy in course construction. Mackenzie argues that a well-designed course can be built on a budget, and that unnecessary expenses should be avoided. He also emphasizes the importance of using natural features of the land, such as hills and valleys, to create interesting and challenging holes.Overall, Golf Architecture: Economy In Course Construction And Green Keeping is a valuable resource for anyone interested in golf course design and construction. Mackenzie's insights and advice are still relevant today, nearly a century after the book was first published.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.