EIGCA Library
PreviousThe EIGCA Book Library
The EIGCA Library contains some 800 books and a dozen or so journals on golf course architecture and related subjects. Members and graduates may borrow two books at any one time for a period of four weeks, renewable for a further four weeks. Loans are sent out free of charge, but borrowers will be expected to pay for the return postage.
A selection of titles is available for loan to non-members. They may borrow two books at any one time for a period of four weeks upon payment of £10.00UKP which includes outward postage. Again borrowers are expected to pay the return postage.
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Library Books
| Published | Author | Title | |
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| 1979 | Chinnery, F | Fifteen years on (1963-1979). | |
| Publisher | Didsbury GC, 1979 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(DID) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | A sequel to the story of Didsbury Golf Club (1891-1963), by D W J Nichols. | ||
| 1994 | Choate, Richard B | Turf irrigation manual | |
| Publisher | Weather Matic, 1994 | ||
| Shelf Mark | IRRI(CHO) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | A complete guide to turf and landscape irrigation, incorporating the most recent changes in technology. | ||
| 1992 | Chopping, H Roy | 100 years of golf - Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club 1892 - 1992 | |
| Publisher | Taunton & Pickeridge GC, 1992 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(TAU) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | Herbert Fowler laid out the first nine hole course and designed nine more but this was not implemented until after WW1. Modifications were made in the 1950s and the course was remodelled by Fred Hawtree in 1865. 88pp; photos. | ||
| 1996 | Christian, Frank | Augusta National & The Masters: a photographer's scrapbook | |
| Publisher | Sleeping Bear Press, 1996 | ||
| Shelf Mark | COUR/USA(CHR) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The history and tradition of the Masters Tournament through photographs. | ||
| 1998 | Christians, Nick | Fundamentals of turfgrass management | |
| Publisher | Ann Arbor, 1998 | ||
| Shelf Mark | TURF(CHR) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | A practical manual for those just entering the field. Includes chapters on both cool and warm season grasses. | ||
| 2005 | Christy, John M | A history of Burley Golf Club 1905 -2005 | |
| Publisher | Burley GC, 2005 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(BUR) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | A Mr Curtis, a local professional at Bournemouth, advised on the layout of the original course. 8pp; | ||
| 1990 | Churston GC | Churston Golf Club: official handbook: centenary year 1990 | |
| Publisher | Churston GC, 1990 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(CHU) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The course was laid out by Harry Colt in 1923 and later remodelled by J Hamilton Stutt. 20pp; photos; illus. | ||
| 1893 | Clark, Robert | Golf: a royal and ancient game. 2nd ed | |
| Publisher | Macmillan, 1893 | ||
| Shelf Mark | HIST(CLA)REF | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | A collection of 'Scraps and Patches', many of them having a 'historic-antiquarian' interest. | ||
| 1998 | Clarke, A A | Hornsea Golf Club 1898 - 1998 | |
| Publisher | Arton Books, 1998 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(HOR) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The original nine holes were designed by Tom Vardon, brother of Harry Vardon. In 1907 the Club moved to a new site and a new 18 hole course was designed by Alec Herd in consultation with Alister McKenzie and James Braid. 112pp; photos. | ||
| 2005 | Club Zur Vahr | Tradition im trend - 100 jahre Club Zur Vahr 1905 - 2005 | |
| Publisher | Club Zur Vahr, 2005 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/GER(HAM) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | |||
| 2005 | Clydebank & District GC | Clydebank and District Golf Club centenary - celebrating 100 years of golf 1905 - 2005 | |
| Publisher | Clydebank & District GC, 2005 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/SCO(CLY) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | |||
| 1991 | Coleridge, J K | Sherringham Golf Club 1891 - 1991 | |
| Publisher | Sherringham GC, 1991 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(SHE) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | Tom Dunn designed and laid out the first nine holes in 1891, which was extended to 18 holes in 1898. It was remodelled by Cecil Hutchinson in 1936. 178pp; illus; photos. | ||
| 1965 | Coles, Neil | Neil Coles on golf | |
| Publisher | Stanley Paul, 1965 | ||
| Shelf Mark | GAME(COL) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | Coles analyses his failures, interprets his successes, emphasises the difference between American and British golf, and gives a graphic picture of his progress from an assistant to a mature golfer. | ||
| 1992 | Colledge, W G P | Mortonhall Golf Club 1892 - 1992 | |
| Publisher | Mortonhall GC, 1992 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/SCO(MOR) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The original course of nine holes was extended to 18 by Willie Park Jr, but this was later reduced to 14 holes. J H Taylor remodelled the course in 1906 and again by James Braid in 1926. 254pp; photos. | ||
| 1992 | Colledge, W G P | Mortonhall Golf Club 1892 - 1992. Centenary brochure | |
| Publisher | Mortonhall GC, 1992 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/SCO(MOR) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | A brief history of the Club. 40pp. | ||
| 2001 | Colne GC | Colne Golf Club Centenary 1901-2001 | |
| Publisher | Colne GC, 2001 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(COL) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The original course of 9 holes was laid out by George Lowe. 54pp; photos. | ||
| 1993 | Colt, H S; Alison, C H | Some essays on golf course architecture | |
| Publisher | Grant, 1993 | ||
| Shelf Mark | ARCH(COL) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | First published in 1920. With contributions by Dr A Mackenzie, Horace G Hutchinson, John L Low and others. | ||
| 2007 | Cook, Ronald F; Crook, Roger L; Mills, Michael C | 100 years of Andover Golf Club (1907 - 2007) | |
| Publisher | Andover Golf Club, 2007 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(AND) | ||
| Format | |||
| Description | The original course was laid out by Bob Munro of the Royal Wimbledon Golf Club, although it is often ascribed to J H Taylor. | ||
| URL | www.andovergolfclub.co.uk | ||
| 1992 | Copthorne GC | Copthorne Golf Club Centenary 1892-1992 | |
| Publisher | Copthorne GC, 1992 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(COP) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The original course was built on the Common and was remodelled by James Braid 1930. A new course was built in 1980 designed by Bill Cox. 36pp; photos; illus. | ||
| 1991 | Corhampton GC | Corhampton GC Centenary 1891-1991, brochure | |
| Publisher | Corhampton GC, 1991 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(COR) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The 9 hole course was originally laid out in 1891 and was reshapes by greenkeeper, Bert Deadman in 1932. In 1973 it was redesigned by Club Captain, Bill Wilson. 36pp; photos; illus. | ||
| 2002 | Cornish, Geoffrey S | Eighteen stakes on a Sunday afternoon: a chronicle of golf course architecture in North America | |
| Publisher | Grant, 2002 | ||
| Shelf Mark | ARCH(COR) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | This book reviews the literature that has accompanied the evolution of the landscapes of golf in North America from the days of "18 stakes" to multimillion dollar layouts where talented architects have produced masterpieces. | ||
| 2006 | Cornish, Geoffrey S; Hurdzan, Michael J | Golf course design: an annotated bibliography with highlights of its history and resources | |
| Publisher | Grant, 2006 | ||
| Shelf Mark | REF(COR) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | Provides an outline of the history of golf course architecture, highlighting the relationship between design and literary authorship. The literature of golf course design is discussed from the 1890s to the present day. | ||
| Cornish, Geoffrey S; Robinson, W G | Golf course design: an introduction | ||
| Publisher | GCSAA | ||
| Shelf Mark | ARCH(COR)P | ||
| Format | Pamphlet | ||
| Description | A brief guide to course design, incorporating three major considerations - the game of golf itself, eye appeal and future maintenance. | ||
| 1981 | Cornish, Geoffrey S; Whitten, R E | The golf course | |
| Publisher | Ellesbrough Press, 1981 | ||
| Shelf Mark | ARCH(COR)REF | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | This book identifies past and present golf course architects and gives credit to those who were responsible for innovations that changed the appearance of golf courses and affected the method of play. | ||
| 1981 | Cornish, Geoffrey S; Whitten, R E | The Architects of golf | |
| Publisher | Harper Collins, 1981 | ||
| Shelf Mark | REF(COR) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | A survey of golf course design from its beginnings to the present, with an encyclopaedic listing of golf architects and their courses. | ||
| 1990 | Corrigan, Peter; Reynolds, Rex | The Glamorganshire Golf Club 1890-1990 - a centenary history | |
| Publisher | Glamorganshire GC, 1990 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/WAL(GLA) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The first course was laid out by the Club's professional, William East. A new course was built by Gibson of Westward Ho! which was increased to 18 holes by Willie Hunter. The course was redesigned by Morrison in 1920 & again by Tom Simpson in 1933. 90pp. | ||
| 2001 | Cory, Gregory L | Golf course development in residential communities | |
| Publisher | Urban Land Institute, 2001 | ||
| Shelf Mark | ENVI(COR) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | This book explains the role of each player on the development team and covers best practices and techniques to use for market analysis, land planning, development approvals, golf course design, business operations and legal issues. | ||
| 2009 | Costa, Virginia | Bunker Hazards: their evolution in design, construction and maintenance | |
| Publisher | 2009 | ||
| Shelf Mark | DISS(COS) | ||
| Format | CD-Rom | ||
| Description | Analyzes one of the most important features available to golf architects, defining the strategic, the technical and the artistic value of their courses: the bunker hazard. |
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| Cotton, Henry | Hints on play with steel shafts | ||
| Publisher | British Steel Golf Shafts | ||
| Shelf Mark | GAME(COT)P | ||
| Format | Pamphlet | ||
| Description | Undated pamphlet containing Cotton's reasons for switching to steel shafts. | ||
| 1959 | Cotton, Henry | My golfing album | |
| Publisher | Country Life, 1959 | ||
| Shelf Mark | GAME(COT) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | Reminiscences of people and places, instruction for all ages, analysis of the styles of other golfing masters. | ||