Great Texas Golf
Author | : Pat Seelig |
Publisher | : R & E Publishers |
Total Pages | : 268 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9781556223808 |
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Author | : Pat Seelig |
Publisher | : R & E Publishers |
Total Pages | : 268 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9781556223808 |
Author | : Dan K. Utley |
Publisher | : Texas A&M University Press |
Total Pages | : 290 |
Release | : 2018-08-15 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1623496438 |
As they tee up, make their approach shots, or line up their putts, few Texan golfers likely realize that the familiar landscapes of tee boxes, fairways, and greens can obscure stories from the past that played out on those same grounds. Such little-known links to the past include prehistoric campsites, a Spanish presidio, and a prairie where the Rough Riders trained, as well as courses constructed by New Deal agencies in the Great Depression or military personnel in times of war. Links to the Past: The Hidden History on Texas Golf Courses takes readers on a tour of eighteen Texas golf courses with surprising connections to history. On the “front nine,” points of interest include encounters with dinosaur fossils near Austin, a Comanche raid on a Spanish frontier presidio near Menard, and a battle between Anglo buffalo hunters and Native Americans near Lubbock. The “back nine” explores reminders of the East Texas lumber industry near Diboll, a training ground for the Rough Riders outside downtown San Antonio, and a race riot near Houston in 1917, to name a few. In addition, Dan K. Utley with Stanley O' Graves provide full histories of the courses themselves, detailing their design and evolution and explaining how they came to be constructed at these historically significant sites. Fun, compelling, and enlightening, this book is a reminder that history has occurred all around us, not just in historic districts, state parks, or even where official state markers might be found. Featuring “scorecards” for each course that include location, historical facts, and a “signature hole of history,” as well as historical and contemporary photographs and informative sidebars, Links to the Past is sure to entertain. Golfers, history buffs, and heritage tourists will want to toss this handy and engaging book in the front seat of the car—or zip it into the side pocket of their golf bags.
Author | : Jason Stone |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Country clubs |
ISBN | : 9780972470704 |
In addition to the more popular course, The Texas Golf Bible puts a special emphasis on the 'off the beaten path' golf courses that are not normally covered in golf guidebooks.
Author | : Melanie Hauser |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 324 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9780684840116 |
"Melanie Hauser pulls together the best, most memorable, and most outrageous stories ever written about Texas golf and Texas golfers." "Where else but Texas could Titanic Thompson - a hustler so thorough that he'd dig up road signs to set up a bet - do the impossible whenever cash was on the line? Where else could "golf's angriest man," 1940s touring pro Lefty Stackhouse, get so angry at hooking his drive that he'd walk over to a thorny rose bush and begin whipping his right hand back and forth through it, drawing blood? Where else could Austin County Club legend Harvey Penick spin his wonderful tales about golf and life?" "Filled with profiles, commentaries, tournament reports, and the outrageous antics of some of golf's greatest hustlers and conmen, Under the Lone Star Flagstick is a must read for anyone who relishes a good Texas tale - or the best golf has to offer."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Author | : Kevin Newberry |
Publisher | : Taylor Trade Publishing |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Golf |
ISBN | : 9780884158912 |
The state of Texas has 674 public and private golf courses. Dividing the state into five playing regions, this book makes it easy for the traveling golfer to locate the perfect nearby course. Address, telephone number, par, course length, and fees are shown for each of the 674 courses. The book includes a CD-ROM for an interactive tour of great Texas courses. CD-ROM features attractive screen saver of the state's best holes. Color photos. Approx.
Author | : Pat Wheeler |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 218 |
Release | : 2012-07 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9780985326340 |
"When Golf was Fun" is a collection of tales from what is known as the "beer and barbecue circuit" of golf tournaments. These tournaments held in small town all across the state of Texas were not only the beginning of the careers of many great golfers but also produced some local legends. It was a time when golf was still a game, not a big business. This collection of 38 stories will entertain and amaze as you read first-hand accounts of some of the greatest exploits in the history of golf. You will read about local golf pros who are unknown outside of their local country club and you will also read about legends like Ben Crenshaw, Bruce Lietzke, Charles Coody, Miller Barber, Ben Hogan and others. Texas has a very rich golf history and much of it is captured in "When Golf was Fun." The late, great beer and barbecue circuit was a bygone era of Texas golf in which many Lone Star legends were born and raised but has since given way to the more civilized and organized golf industry we know today. Much like baseball's barnstorming days, the barbecue circuit was a series of unaffiliated events that brought an extremely high level of golf and excitement to tiny towns like Center and Athens; Quanah and Pampa-places you might otherwise never have known even existed.
Author | : Brian Carabet |
Publisher | : Brian Carabet |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2024-07-09 |
Genre | : Photography |
ISBN | : 9781917367431 |
This fascinating guide explores some of the most interesting, challenging, historic and scenic golf holes in the Lone Star State.
Author | : Art Stricklin |
Publisher | : Taylor Trade Publishing |
Total Pages | : 193 |
Release | : 2005-08-26 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1461709075 |
Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, Lee Trevino, Dave Marr, Ben Crenshaw, Lanny Wadkins, Sandra Haynie, Rick Beem—names known to golfers everywhere—populate Texas golf history. This book chronicles the development of golf in Texas decade by decade focusing on highlighted events, players, pros, teachers, courses, and tournaments. It includes "10 Historic Events You Don't Know About."
Author | : John Shand |
Publisher | : Gibbs Smith Publishers |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2006-09 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9781933415260 |
This fascinating guide explores some of the most interesting, challenging, historic and scenic golf holes in the Lone Star State.