Golf's 100 Toughest Holes (Hardcover)

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Each year during the Players Championship spectators gather at the 17th hole of the TPC at Sawgrass to see who will sink or swim. With water awaiting a miss in any direction, the tee shot is indeed a scary one-especially if the wind is blowing.

The 17th at the Old Course at St. Andrews may be the only hole in the world that requires players to drive over a building in order to reach the fairway. Terror awaits at the green in the form of a devilish bunker from which even the best players may need several strokes to escape.

These and 98 other confounding, challenging holes-selected by noted golf writer Chris Millard as the toughest in the world-are the subject of this engaging, informative golf book. First-rate photography brings out the beauty to be found in these beasts. In putting together this authoritative list and explaining what makes each hole so difficult, Millard draws upon his own knowledge as well as statistical data and consultations with other experts. His choices will be spur discussion and debate among avid golfers for years to come.

About the Author

Chris Millard is a veteran observer of the game of golf. A former editor at Golf World magazine and GOLF Magazine Properties, his work has also appeared in Golf Digest and The New York Times. In 2002, after serving as director of communications for Jack Nicklaus and Golden Bear International, he coauthored Nicklaus' treatise on golf course design, Nicklaus By Design: Golf Course Strategy and Architecture. Mr. Millard lives in Atlanta.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 216 pages
• Publisher: "Harry N. Abrams, Inc." (November 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810950103
• ISBN-13: 978-0810950108
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #352,791 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Golf's 100 toughest holes, February 8, 2009

By	Marie S. Rutherfurd "happy granny" (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Very informative, great descriptions of the courses and particular tough holes - great coffee table book for golf enthusiasts!

4.0 out of 5 stars No Layout, December 21, 2005

By	R. Rosado-Marrero (Puerto Rico-USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book is highly enjoyable and contains great photography. The description of the holes is superb. I would prefer it if it contained a diagram or layout of the hole, to be able to better visualize the descriptions. Not knowing the courses, it is hard to ascertain, from the photographs, where the tee is located. Otherwise, an excellent book. Good buy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless Book, March 13, 2006

By	Jon (England) - See all my reviews

This book definitely shows some really tough, famous holes. However, there are definitely some tougher holes on not so famaus golf courses. Nevertheless, the pictures are very well-done and this book takes a permanent place in my home library.

If you are looking for great golf instruction, I definitely would get "The Ultimate Golf Instruction Guide:Key Techniques for Becoming a Zero Handicap Golfer or Better", isbn#1933023090. This book was a life-saver because now I can actually hit more fairways and greeens because of it.