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Emerald Fairways and Foam-Flecked Seas: A Golfer's Pilgrimage to the Courses of Ireland [Paperback]

James W. Finegan (Author)
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January 9, 2007
Every golfer dreams of making a pilgrimage to the British Isles, to play the exhilarating game to be found on the ground that links land and sea. Increasingly, golfers on this side of the Atlantic have discovered that some of the most magnificent courses in the world -- and some of the most beautiful countrysides -- are to be found in Scotland's near neighbor, Ireland.

For the tourist or the dreamer, there can be no better guide than James W. Finegan. A passionate advocate and a charming storyteller, Finegan combines a writer's eye, a historian's knowledge, and a golfer's sense of wonder to provide an impossibly ambitious grand tour of this beautiful land. In a loop that begins in the west at Lahinch and continues clockwise through both the Republic and Northern Ireland, Finegan covers nearly seventy courses, visiting those that have become true shrines of the game, the courses that are well known and respected, and the little-known gems you might otherwise pass right by.

Now updated with new courses and changes to old favorites, Emerald Fairways and Foam-Flecked Seas is a book to be read, savored, and tucked away in your suitcase when you finally undertake the journey of your dreams.


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Few men know the golf courses of Scotland and Ireland better than Jim Finegan, and no man writes of them more movingly. On one level this is an indispensable guidebook; on another -- in the tradition of Bernard Darwin -- it is simply a great read. -- George Peper, Editor-in-Chief, Golf Magazine --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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"Whether you're a scratch golfer or just out to enjoy the scenery, Emerald Fairways and Foam-Flecked Seas is the most thorough guide to Irish golf available on either side of the Atlantic."

-- Tom Doak, author of The Confidential Guide to Golf Courses

"By the time you're halfway through, you'll be looking up the number for Aer Lingus -- and wondering if Finegan can join you."

-- Michael Bamberger, author of To the Linksland and The Green Road Home

"Few men know the golf courses of Scotland and Ireland better than Jim Finegan, and no man writes of them more movingly...Simply a great red."

-- George Peper, author of Two Years in St. Andrews


Product Details

  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster; 1st Simon & Schuster Pbk. Ed edition (January 9, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1416532986
  • ISBN-13: 978-1416532989
  • Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #449,024 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars a must have golfing guide of ireland, October 8, 1999
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this book is a must. I am a PGA professional who recently spent six weeks in ireland. thankfully i brought along my copy of emerald fairways. it was just as valuable to me as my golf clubs. his insight on the golf courses are extremely accurate, but the most valuable information is on food and accomodations. It was amazing to have read the book and then experience everything exactly how it read. even the people he comes across and writes about, really exist and are still around interacting in the same manner as he writes. simply a must have for anyone who has even dreamt of going to Ireland. Scotland may be the home of golf, but Ireland is golf heaven. there is a reason so many golf pros (woods, janzen, duval, stewart, etc.) take trips there. Finegan does an amazing job that could not be topped by anyone, not even Christy O'Conner. Enjoy it, I know you will.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars BUY THIS BOOK - BUY FINEGAN'S SCOTLAND, TOO, February 6, 2000
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Golf in the Kingdom comes to life with real information.

My golfing buddy and I are in the planning stages of a trip to either Ireland or Scotland. If you appreciate humorous, passionate writing, then this is the book. You can feel the pace of play and exciting in his words. You can also feel his appreciation for the joy of the trip in his conversations with golf pro's, barkeeps, hotel owners.

After reading this joyful book, you'll be hooked on travelling just like he has, same courses, same restaurants and inns.

Makes a wonderful gift for golfers who fully appreciate the game of golf. Between this and the Scotland book, I think that I've given away seven copies.

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars How could I go to play golf in Ireland without it!, February 5, 1999
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As we plan our trip to Ireland Jim Finegan makes us realize that we need to spend more time there to enjoy more courses from the great ones to the unknown treasures . His epistle on Scotland does the same. My only real question is, Do I need a Michelin guide as well or shall we just enjoy the beauty and finesse of the Irish courses as he tells us to ?? A great manual for Irish Golf.
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