Dream Golf Courses: Remarkable Golf Courses Around the World

n In 1971, Apollo 14 astronaut Alan Shepard used his 6-iron to tap a few golf balls on the Moon This famous event did a lot for the image of a sport that had a reputation for being dull and conservative n n Location, location, location There are many golf courses around the world -- 35,000 or more And there are tens of millions of golfers, but a select group of golf courses that are outstanding examples of beautiful design, challenging layouts, and unforgettable settings n n Here are many of the world's best, 83 in all There are courses inn n- the British Isles, where golf was invented (St Andrews and Castle Stuart in Scotland, Lahinch in Ireland, Royal St George in England) n- Europe (France, Germany, Spain, Holland and Norway) n- the US (Brandon Dunes, Pebble Beach, PGA West and Augusta National) n- Canada (Banff Springs, Cabot Cliffs) n- Mexico n- and outstanding courses in Africa, the UAR, Japan, Thailand, China, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea n Each course description is a beautiful, double-page spread (some are 4 pages), with a history of its design, construction and great rounds played; the highlights of playing there now, a locator map, length and par play, and green fees for the course -- because these are courses we dream of playing, not just looking at! n n This is a very beautiful book, featuring photography that will thrill any golfer, and have them planning for more trips -- with clubs n