Emerald Fairways and Foam-Flecked Seas: A Golfer's Pilgrimage to the Courses of Ireland (Hardcover)

by James W. Finegan (Author) "The first stroke I ever played in Ireland was my drive on the opening hole at Lahinch more than 20 years ago..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review
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

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In all of golfdom, Jim Finegan is unique in his passion, his insight, and his ability to bring the game to life in words. In Emerald Fairways and Foam-Flecked Seas, Finegan returns to his ancestral homeland and tells us everything we need to know about golf in Ireland. 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

Michael Bamberger Author of To the Linksland and The Green Road Home In all of golfdom, Jim Finegan is unique in his passion, his insight, and his ability to bring the game to life in words. In Emerald Fairways and Foam-Flecked Seas, Finegan returns to his ancestral homeland and tells us everything we need to know about golf in Ireland. By the time you're halfway through, you'll be looking up the number for Aer Lingus -- and wondering if Finegan can join you. -- Review

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster (March 11, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0684818469
• ISBN-13: 978-0684818467
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #831,085 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a must have golfing guide of ireland, October 8, 1999

By A Customer

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.

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

By	Edward (Canada) - See all my reviews

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.

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

By A Customer

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.