This 9th edition of Golf Architecture was collatedand published by The Australian Society of Golf Course Architects in 2006.

This edition covers articles by John Neyland onnative sands for use in greens construction, Mike Nuzzo on Pad versus Cadlooking at how computers change the way we do things now, Tim Lobb on the TPL projectat Linna Golf 100km north of Helsinki, Michael Wolveridge on the building ofthe Ocean Course at The National, Michael Clayton on the life of David Strath acontemporary and rival of young Tom Morris, Neil Crafter and Dr John Green teamup for a wonderful article on Mackenzie’s plan for Royal Melbourne while AlanJackson, John Scarth and Neil Crafter team up for a historic piece on GeorgeLowe Snr. & Jnr. who created Barwon Heads and Long Island to name just two,meanwhile the SAGCA editorial panel interview Jack Nicklaus and Tom Doak ontheir collaboration on the Sebonack course on Long Island.  Tom MacWood puts together a historic piece onthe Majors, three little known architects of the late 1800’s to the mid 1900’s,Hutchison, Campbell & Hotchkin who influenced and created many greatcourses around the world.  Brian Curleywrites about the creation that is the Mission Hills phenomenon in Shenzhen,while Dr. Michael Hurzdan writes a piece on bunker restoration and theinfluence of the architects personal philosophy.  Ross Perrett writes about the new world golfingmecca that is Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula which lead to the publication ofthe book ‘Golf Courses of The Mornington Peninsula”.  Jeff Mingay produces a thought provokingarticle on indifferent holes, while Noel Freeman and Tommy Naccarato pen anarticle on the search for 'Sandy Parlour' – the blind par 3 at Royal CinquePorts, Deal.  George Bahto writes aboutthe famous ‘bottle’ hole while John Scarth and Neil Crafter team up again towrite a historic piece about the great Australian Golf Course ArchitectCarnegie Clark most renowned for his contributions to Royal Sydney and The AustralianGolf Club’s.  Finally Michael Claytonputs a piece together about a hidden gem in Newcastle, while Geoff Shackelfordwrites about the innocence of links golf.

Size: 230 mm x 275 mm & weights 400 gms 

Another great addition to the growing list of the GolfArchitecture journals, this is a must have for any golfer with a deep interestin the game.