A History of American Golf in 60 Courses

By Doug Gelbert

If only those sand bunkers and water hazards could talk about the things they've seen. Well, here they get their chance.

There are 18,000 golf courses, more or less in some form or other, in the United States. This is where the story of the game is written. It is on these courses that one finds not just the great champions, the great tournaments, the great architects, and the great innovations of the game but the stories of senior golf...women's golf...televised golf...African American golf...retirement golf...miniature golf...collegiate golf...vacation golf...public golf...corporate golf...golf in the movies...nine-hole golf...Olympics golf..., yes, all of American golf.

It is a sprawling tale indeed. Many of the courses contained herein are instantly recognizable, others moreobsure. But all hold a critical thread to the ultimate tapestry that is the history of golf in America.

Fully indexed with over 200 historical photos.

No tee times required, just put it on the peg to get started.You will want to discover...Who invented that golf tee? What course spawned the mulligan? Why Margaret Abbott never knew she was the first woman to win an Olympic medal? What was the first "open" championship to feature players from every state? What course had the first driving range? What course pioneered the golf cart fleet? What was considered the first million-dollar course to build? What was the home course of the Three Stooges? What course has a real bunker - intended for use by the federal government in the event of a nuclear attack? What celebrated 19th century architect set the standard for golf clubhouses? Who was the model for the golfer atop the Ryder Cup? What course is its own borough complete with government officials? What course inspired the Stimpmeter? What course got its name from near-sighted Harvard baseball players? What course was Arnold Palmer playing when he met his wife Winnie?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G6GS3YKH
• ISBN13: 9798232812164
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Cruden Bay Books
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"