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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| 2004 | Anderton, Margaret | The first hundred years - celebrating a hundred years of golf at Flackwell Heath Golf Club 1904 - 2004 | |
| Publisher | Flackwell Heath GC, 2004 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(CHI) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The original course was laid out by the Club's first professional, J Turner. Alterations were made by Harry Colt in 1922112pp; illus; photos. | ||
| 1994 | Anderton, Paul | Trentham Golf Club: a centenary history 1894-1994 | |
| Publisher | Trentham GC, 1994 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(TRE) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | It is not known who laid out the original course. It was remodelled by Colt & Allison in 1925. 56pp; photos; illus. | ||
| 1990 | Andrews, J; Page, M; Sheehan, T | Ballycastle Golf Club 1890 - 1990 | |
| Publisher | Ballycastle GC, 1990 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/IRE(BAL) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The original course was sited on ground known as the Warren consisting of 30 acres of rent free land owned by Miss Boyd. A nine hole course was laid out by the founder members. 116pp; illus; photos. | ||
| 2003 | Appleton, D; Hatton, D | The Warrington Golf Club 1903 - 2003 | |
| Publisher | Warrington GC, 2003 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(WAR) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The original course was improved by Alister Mackenzie (1914), Harry Colt (1921, Ted Ray (1922), and James Braid (1932). It was remodelled by Frank Pennink in 1964.192pp; photos. | ||
| 1988 | Arnell, Henry | A history of Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club 1888 - 1988 | |
| Publisher | Royal Ashdown Forest GC, 1988 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(ROY) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The original course was laid out by founder member, Rev A T Scott. 60pp; photos. | ||
| 1997 | Arthur, Jim | Practical greenkeeping | |
| Publisher | R&A, 1997 | ||
| Shelf Mark | TURF(ART) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | A guide for enthusiasts of traditional golf, especially those whose concern is the care, maintenance, management and log-term welfare of golf courses. | ||
| 1996 | Association of Golf Club Secretaries | One step ahead: a guide to golf club management. 2nd ed | |
| Publisher | Association of Golf Club Secretaries, 1996 | ||
| Shelf Mark | MAN(AGCS) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | Compiled by people who have many years experience in managing golf clubs. | ||
| 1996 | Audubon Co-operative Sanctuary System | A guide to environmental stewardship on the golf course | |
| Publisher | Audubon International, 1996 | ||
| Shelf Mark | ENVI(AUD) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | By integrating wildlife habitat, practising integrated pest management techniques, and conserving water, golf courses can demonstrate their commitment to environmental stewardship | ||
| 2006 | Audubon International | Environmental management practices for golf courses | |
| Publisher | Audubon International, 2006 | ||
| Shelf Mark | ENVI(AUD)P | ||
| Format | Pamphlet | ||
| Description | Evaluation and management helps course managers to balance the demands of golf with their responsibility to the natural environment. | ||
| URL | http://www.auduboninternational.org/e-Source/pdfs/Environmental%20Management%20Guidelines%20for%20Golf%20-%202006.pdf | ||
| 1977 | Automobile Association | Guide to golf in Great Britain | |
| Publisher | AA, 1977 | ||
| Shelf Mark | COUR/BRIT(AA) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The top 50 courses described by golf writers, plus a guide to over 1500 courses throughout Great Britain and Northern Ireland. | ||
| 1971 | Baddiel, Sarah F | Golfing ephemera | |
| Publisher | Chapmans Library of Golf, 1971 | ||
| Shelf Mark | REF(BAD) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | Celebrates the vast range of printed ephemera associated with the game since the first golf boom of the 1890s. | ||
| 1990 | Baker, S W | Sand for sports turf construction and maintenance | |
| Publisher | STRI, 1990 | ||
| Shelf Mark | TURF(BAK)P | ||
| Format | Pamphlet | ||
| Description | The importance of sand materials on golf course is now well recognised. A report on the different applications in which sand is used. | ||
| 1997 | Bald, Jack | Aberdour Golf Club: the first hundred years 1896 - 1996 | |
| Publisher | Aberdour GC, 1997 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/SCO(ABE) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The original nine hole course was laid out by Willie Park, but the Club had to move from this site after three years. A new nine hole course was in play by 1905 at Bellhouse Park. 110pp; illus; photos. | ||
| 1992 | Balogh James C; Walker William J | Golf course management & construction - environmental issues | |
| Publisher | Lewis Publishers, 1992 | ||
| Shelf Mark | ENVI(BAL) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | A comprehensive assessment and summary into the environmental effects of turfgrass construction and maintenance. An introduction into the environmental impacts of turfgrass management, including pesticides, the role of water resources and wildlife. | ||
| 2000 | Bamford, J L | Royal Portrush Golf Club 1888 - 1988 - a history. 2nd ed. | |
| Publisher | Royal Portrush GC, 2000 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/IRE(ROY) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | George Baillie established the Club and laid out the original course. The following year Tom Morris designed a new 18 hole course. The present course was laid out by Harry Colt in 1932.100pp; photos. | ||
| 1996 | Bannatyne, Colin C | The Shiskine Golf & Tennis Club - a history - 1896 - 1996 | |
| Publisher | Shiskine Golf & Tennis Club, 1996 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/SCO(SHI) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The founder members engaged Willie Fernie, the professional at Troon, to design and lay out the original nine hole course. This was extended to 18 holes by Willie Park Jr in 1911. 62pp; illus; photos. | ||
| 2009 | Barclay, Alan | Filton Golf Club: against all odds: the story of the Golf Club's first 100 years (1909 - 2009) | |
| Publisher | Filton GC, 2009 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(FIL) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The original course was laid out by the committee members with advice from Mr W St Maur Hill. In 1938 the course was remodelled and extended by F G Hawtree and J H Taylor. | ||
| 2000 | Barclay, James A | Toronto terror: the life and work of Stanley Thompson, golf course architect | |
| Publisher | Sleeping Bear Press, 2000 | ||
| Shelf Mark | BIOG/THO(BAR) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | Jim Barclay’s work enhances our knowledge of this giant of the profession, creator of Banff Springs, Jasper Park, and St. George’s, one who continues to influence golf and its course architecture. Thompson designed 145 courses over a 30 year period. | ||
| 1992 | Barclay, James A | Golf in Canada | |
| Publisher | McClelland & Stewart, 1992 | ||
| Shelf Mark | HIST/CAN(BAR) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | Covers every aspect of the game from its first appearance in 1826 to the present day. Also chronicles the development of golf course architecture in this country. | ||
| 2008 | Barenbrug | Fact file: golf green trials at the Sports Turf Research Institute | |
| Publisher | Barenbrug, 2008 | ||
| Shelf Mark | TURF(BAR)P | ||
| Format | Pamphlet | ||
| Description | The effects of differential cutting height and nutrient inputs on grass mixtures and monocultures for golf green use. | ||
| 2009 | Barenbrug | Innovations in turf grasses: Western Europe | |
| Publisher | Barenbrug, 2009 | ||
| Shelf Mark | TURF(BAR) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The latest developments in grass seed mixtures. | ||
| 2009 | Barenbrug | Innovations in turf grasses: Southern Europe | |
| Publisher | Barenbrug, 2009 | ||
| Shelf Mark | TURF(BAR) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The latest developments in grass seed mixtures. | ||
| 2009 | Barenbrug | Innovations in turf grasses: Northern Europe | |
| Publisher | Barenbrug, 2009 | ||
| Shelf Mark | TURF(BAR) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The latest developments in grass seed mixtures. | ||
| 2009 | Barenbrug | Innovations in turf grasses: Central and Eastern Europe | |
| Publisher | Barenbrug, 2009 | ||
| Shelf Mark | TURF(BAR) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The latest developments in grass seed mixtures. | ||
| 2004 | Barfoot, Pat | Blankney Golf Club Founded 1904 | |
| Publisher | Firs Publishing, 2004 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(BLA) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | 130pp; illus.; photos. | ||
| 2009 | Barrett, David | Golf’s Dream 18s: fantasy courses comprised of over 300 holes from around the world | |
| Publisher | Abrams, New York, 2009 | ||
| Shelf Mark | ARCH(BAR) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | Fabulous courses made up of great holes, each meant to test particular skills and to give particular pleasures. Among them are Scenic Holes, Historic Holes, Short Holes, Long Holes, Water Holes, Strategic Holes, Bunkerless Holes, etc. | ||
| 2003 | Barrett, James, et al | Golf course irrigation, environmental design and management practices | |
| Publisher | Wiley, 2003 | ||
| Shelf Mark | IRRI(BAR) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | A practical tool to help golf course architects, builders, superintendents, irrigation consultants, designers and installers to improve aesthetics and playing conditions in the face of diminishing natural resources. | ||
| 1991 | Barrett, Wilfred | Links with the past: the story of Harrogate Golf Club. | |
| Publisher | Harrogate GC, 1991 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(HAR) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | Willie Park Jr laid out the original 9 holes in 1891. The club moved in 1897 and the new 18-hole course was laid out by Sandy Herd. The course was subsequently remodelled by him and Colt and Mackenzie. 194pp; photos; illus. | ||
| 1988 | Barrie, G; Shand, W | Follow through the first 100 years of Forres Golf Club - 1889 - 1989 | |
| Publisher | Forres GC, 1988 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/SCO(FOR) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The original nine hole course was lengthened to 18 holes in 1890 by Andrew Kircaldy. The Club moved to Muiryshade in 1903, at first with a 9 hole course which was extended to 18 by Willie Park in 1911. It was later remodelled by James Braid. 104pp. | ||
| 2000 | Bathurst, Peter | The West Hill story 1907 - 2000 | |
| Publisher | West Hill GC, 2000 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(WES) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The course was designed by C S Butchart. | ||