Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die: Golf Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations

A handsome, in-depth guide to fifty of the world’s greatest golf courses, selected by people deeply connected to the sport. A perfect gift for golfers, including for Father's Day and Mother's Day. For both passionate golfers and armchair travelers, this gorgeous full-color book presents the world's greatest golf venues, the personal favorites of renowned players, course architects, and other experts in the sport. From Ballyliffin, Ireland's northernmost course, whose rumpled fairways wander along the North Sea in the shadows of Glashedy Rock, to New Zealand's Cape Kidnappers, perched atop dramatic cliffs some 500 feet above the ocean, the book's beautiful photographs capture the architecture, noteworthy holes, location, and ambiance that make these courses standouts for ardent golfers. A brief history of each course, an experiential account-filled with local color from the person recommending the venue, and trip-planning advice provide adventurous readers with all the information they need to chip and putt their way around the globe. Interviews with golfing experts such as Nick Faldo and Christie Kerr (pro golfers), Pete Dye and Tom Doak (course architects), and Brian McCallen (editor and author), as well as beautiful, vibrant photography, bring each location to life. Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die makes golfing accessible with easy-to-follow advice, enthralling anecdotes, and inspiration for your next trip. Books in the Fifty Places to Go series are the perfect gift for the adventurer in your life—whether they’re planning their next trip or dreaming from their armchair. Read more