Golf Courses of the U.S. Open [Hardcover]

John Steinbreder (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1996

An updated edition of a book published by Taylor in 1997, this book will not only feature all of the U.S. Open golf courses through 2008, but also include more up-to-date photography of some of the classic courses of past tournaments.

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Amazon.com Review

The United States Golf Association is extremely picky about the courses it chooses to host its national championship. They must provide a hard, but fair, test that rewards overall golfing excellence. Their historical traditions are rich, and their designs stunning. John Steinbreeder provides a photo-laced, anecdotally fertile guide to each of the nearly 50 layouts--from Pebble Beach to Baltusrol--that have caused more than a few competitors to break a brassie or two in sheer frustration since the first Open teed off in Newport, Rhode Island, more than 100 years ago.

About the Author

Author of six books (including Golf for Dummies and Hockey for Dummies ), John Steinbreder is a senior writer for Golfweek Magazine. He has won six awards from the Golf Writers Association of America, and is a contributing editor to Departures, Met Golfer, and Sporting Classics magazines. He lives in Easton, Connecticut.

Author of six books (including Golf for Dummies and Hockey for Dummies ), John Steinbreder is a senior writer for Golfweek Magazine. He has won six awards from the Golf Writers Association of America, and is a contributing editor to Departures, Met Golfer, and Sporting Classics magazines. He lives in Easton, Connecticut. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing; 2nd Revised edition edition (October 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087833940X
• ISBN-13: 978-0878339402
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,663,478 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The writing is okay, but the photos lack sufficient captions, January 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Golf Courses of the U.S. Open (Hardcover)

GOLF COURSES OF THE U.S. OPEN is a good book there is just not enough in it about the courses themselves. The book is focused on more of what happend during the tournaments at a certain venue. The captions are well written but hardly ever is the hole mentioned. You turn the page wondering what hole you have just gazed upon. The chapters are not long enough and lack detail. The book could be 50 pages longer. GRAND SLAM GOLF is a much better opption.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well written,a good read and an excellent reference!, January 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Golf Courses of the U.S. Open (Hardcover)

This book is a must for golf historians. It's a great reference and easy reading for just the average golfer. The chronological format is terrific as we all follow golf based upon our own age and era of interest.Its size and quality make it a great gift for any golfing household.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very special book on some very special courses, October 23, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Golf Courses of the U.S. Open (Hardcover)

This is a very fine book. It covers the well known and unknown courses that have hosted our Open. Very comphrehensive, with some wonderful vintage photos. Highly recommended and a must for the collector.