Globetrotter Golfer's Guide to England and Wales [Paperback]

Mark Rowlinson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2001 | Series: Globetrotter

Over a million residents and overseas visitors take golfing vacations in England and Wales each year, where they choose from an wide variety of golf courses.
This guide details the courses based on seven regions, describing the key
characteristics of each area, including where to stay, eat and visit.
From supreme challenges such as Royal Birkdale, Sunningdale and Wentworth to sporting seaside links, Golfer's Guide to England and Wales will become an
indispensable glove-compartment companion for all vacationing golfers.

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From the Back Cover

In this highly original comprehensive guide, Mark Rowlinson brings together the best and most challenging of the 2,000 golf courses that England and Wales have to offer. From the great Open Championship links of Royal Birkdale and Royal St George's, through world-famous Wentworth and The Belfry, to gems such as West Cornwall and Brancepeth Castle, the selected courses cover every style and price range. The guide provides all the practical information that the itinerant golfer needs to make the most of a golfing holiday in England and Wales.This guide contains detailed descriptions of 150 top courses; caters to all levels of player; includes 130 photographs, 8 area maps and 15 course plans - all in full color; has practical golfing and travel information as well as regional directories on where to stay, eat and visit. (6 1/2 x 9 1/2, 176 pages, color photos, maps, charts, course plans)

About the Author

Mark Rowlinson wrote Golf Courses of Cheshire (Sigma, 1995) and co-authored Golf Courses of North Wales (Sigma, 1997). He edited and partially rewrote World Atlas of Golf (Mitchell Beazley, 1991). He lives in Wilmslow, Cheshire.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Globetrotter; 1st edition (June 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1859746713
• ISBN-13: 978-1859746714
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,634,534 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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