Golf Architecture (Annotated): Economy in Course Construction and Green-Keeping

by Alister Mackenzie, H.S. Colt (Introduction)

In Golf Architecture, famed architect Dr. Alister MacKenzie details the strict methods and philosophies that led him to design such world-renowned masterpieces as Augusta National, Cypress Point, and Royal Melbourne. Written in 1920 during the height of his career, Golf Architecture provides rare insight into Dr. MacKenzie's timeless design strategies and unrelenting pursuit of perfection.

Inside this classic of golf literature, MacKenzie details the essential features of an ideal golf course and provides insight on the proper methods of greenkeeping and design. Along with his first-hand narrative and an introduction by H.S. Colt, twenty-two of MacKenzie’s original photos and sketches have been included, ensuring that every element of the first edition has been carefully preserved.

Golf Architecture includes:
• Characteristics of a Golf Architect
• Psychology of Design
• Deciding Where to Build
• The Design Process
• Utilizing Natural Features
• The Importance of Beauty
• The Object of Hazards
• Greens and Greenkeeping
• The Construction Process
• The Future of Golf Architecture

104 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1920

About the author

B. 1870

Reviews

[Adam Kohl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this interesting, I will probably read some landscape architecture books in the future.

[Nolan O'Reilly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Little hard to understand cause so old but nevertheless was interesting to hear the raw thoughts of one of the greatest golf architects of all time. Bought this book as more of a collectors item than anything so it was worth it.

[Alexander Socinski · Rating 5 out of 5]

For a golf architecture enthusiast, a must read. Much of what Mackenzie writes about is still relevant in today’s design landscape, no pun intended