Legendary Golf Clubhouses of the U.S. and Great Britain
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Legendary Golf Clubhouses of the U.S. and Great Britain
By (Author) Richard Diedrich
Foreword by Jack Nicklaus
Preface by Robert Trent Jones
Rizzoli International Publications
Rizzoli International Publications
12th March 2013
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Architecture: public, commercial and industrial buildings
725.8
Commended for Independent Publisher Book Awards (Architecture) 2013
Physical Properties
Hardback
304
Width 289mm, Height 287mm, Spine 31mm
2191g
Description
Focusing on the most celebrated golf club clubhouses built from the late-19th century and into the 1930s, this book showcases the true golden age of golf clubhouse architecture. Diedrich gives the reader an insider's view of these singular grand golf structures - their grounds, dining, sitting, and club rooms; clubhouses that are distinguished not only for their architectural beauty, but also for how they are symbolic of a particular golf club's identity.
Reviews
"....celebrates the most renowned golf clubhouses built from the late nineteenth century and into the 1930s, giving us a look behind golf high society.... the 141-page book charts the history of golf clubhouses and highlights the golden age of clubhouse architecture with stunning visual imagery." -Rogers & Cowan
"This book is a treasure of photos, architectural plans, and tales of the beloved 19th hole where ever memorable game ends and the camaraderie continues." ~Bask Magazine
"Gorgeous tome from Rizzoli" -Colorado Avid Golfer
"Diedrich gives the reader an insiders view of these singular grand golf structurestheir grounds, and the dining, sitting, and club rooms---distinguished not only for their architectural beauty, but also for how they are symbolic of a particular golf clubs identity. This book is the perfect give for avid golf enthusiasts." -GoGolfandTravel
"Richard J. Friedrich has created a book that pays worthy homage to this oft-overlooked piece of golf club's identity. Through the use of illustrations, magnificent color photographs, and watercolor site plans created by the author, Friedrich captures the beauty, history, tradition and myster of institutions.....a superb Father's Day gift." -Met Golfer
Author Bio
Richard Diedrich is an architect who has consulted on more than eighty golf facilities throughout the world. Jack Nicklaus is considered one of the greatest golfers in the history of the game. Robert Trent Jones, Jr., is a renowned golf architect.
