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Nicklaus by Design Golf Course Strategy and Architecture by Jack Nicklaus β€” book cover

Nicklaus by Design Golf Course Strategy and Architecture

by Jack Nicklaus
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Ever since Jack Nicklaus, the greatest golfer in the history of the game, unveiled his first golf course design in 1970, he has been winning accolades for his visually striking layouts and challenging, yet playable, holes. At least 30 of Nicklaus's more than 235 courses open worldwide have been ranked in various Top 100 lists.

In the beautifully illustrated book, Nicklaus reveals how he builds his courses and shares the secret of how to "read" a golf hole and play it well. With tips from the master on how to plot out strategy on the fairway, this book will be the season's top holiday gift for any golfer.

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In 1970, Jack Nicklaus, the greatest golfer in history, embarked on a second career. He became a golf course designer. With his hard-won knowledge and love of the game, he was no design dabbler or celebrity in the window. In the decades since, 235 Nicklaus courses have sprung up around the globe, at least 30 of them winning slots in various Top 100 lists. With 300 illustrations in full color, this lavish, majestic pictorial presents his masterworks in breathtaking aerial views. Nicklaus also provides valuable insights for golfers, explaining how to "read" a golf hole and adjust your game to its contours.

Book Details

Published
October 28, 2006
Publisher
Abrams, Harry N., Inc.
Pages
288
Format
Hardcover, 2006
ISBN
9780810982567

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