EIGCA Library

The 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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2007	Macpherson, Scott	St Andrews: the evolution of the Old Course: the impact on golf of time, tradition & technology
Publisher	Hazard Press, 2007
Shelf Mark	CLUB/SCO(STA)
Format	Book
Description	This book highlights the physical changes to the Old Course at St Andrews, correlates them with social & equipment changes, & provides insights into the effect these changes have had on the rules of golf & on the manner in which the game is played.
2003	Magdalene Fields GC	Magdalene Fields Golf Club …the first 100 years
Publisher	Magdalene Fields GC, 2003
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(MAG)
Format	Book
Description	The originally nine hole course was laid out under the supervision of Willie Park. It was extended to 18 in 1914 by Philip Jefferson, the club professional.
2009	Markham, Derek	Playing through: West Surrey Golf Club's first 100 years (1910 - 2010)
Publisher	West Surrey GC, 2009
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(WES)
Format	Book
Description	The original course was deigned by Herbert Fowler, and remodelled by J S F Morrison after World War II.
2000	Masson, I H; Hill, M H	Littlestone Golf Club 1888 - 2000. Millennium Edition
Publisher	Littlestone GC, 2000
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(LIT)
Format	Book
Description	The first course was laid out by Laidlaw Purves in 1888. In 1892 a new course was laid out by the club professional, a Mr Alexander. A third course was opened in 1899, designed again by Purves. James Braid remodelled it in 1909, Alister Mackenzie in 1923.
1996	Matthew, Sidney L	Secrets of the Master: the best of Bobby Jones
Publisher	Sleeping Bear Press, 1996
Shelf Mark	GAME(MAT)
Format	Book
Description	Golf instruction from Bobby Jones who is considered by some to be the premier of golf instructors.
1995	Matthew, Sidney L	Life & times of Bobby Jones
Publisher	Sleeping Bear Press, 1995
Shelf Mark	BIOG/JON(MAT)
Format	Book
Description	Includes hundreds of photographs, many from private collections.
1993	McAteer, Tom	Warrenpoint Golf Club 1893 - 1993: a history
Publisher	Warrenpoint GC, 1993
Shelf Mark	CLUB/IRE(WAR)
Format	Book
Description	The original nine holes were laid out in the fields around Dromore Villa. In 1897 more land was acquired and the course was extended to 18 holes by George Baillie. The present course was designed by Pat Ruddy & Tom Craddock. 150pp; photos.
1998	McCartney, Keith	Tom Morris of St Andrews
Publisher	Waid Centre, 1998
Shelf Mark	BIOG/MOR(McC)
Format	Book
Description	The articles in this book recall the life and times of the great man set within the context of the golfing world.
2010	McCarty, L B	Best golf course management practices. 3rd edition
Publisher	Prentice Hall, 2010
Shelf Mark	MAN(McC)
Format
Description	A guidebook and reference for those studying turfgrass management or golf course management, as well as for golf course superintendents, managers and assistants, and individuals considering buying or constructing golf courses.
1988	McCaw, Harry; Henderson, Brum	Royal County Down Golf Club - the first century (1889 - 1989)
Publisher	Royal County Down GC, 1988
Shelf Mark	CLUB/IRE(ROY)
Format	Book
Description	George Baillie of the Royal Belfast Club is thought to have laid out the original course. Later that year Tom Morris was called to comment on the first nine holes & make suggestions for the second. A new course was built in 1900 by CS Butchart. 128pp.
1988	McConachie, John	The Moray Golf Club at Lossiemouth 1889 - 1989
Publisher	Moravian, 1988
Shelf Mark	CLUB/SCO(MOR)
Format	Book
Description	The original 16 holes were constructed to a plan approved by Old Tom Morris. 147pp; photos.
2003	McGhee, Nevin	Killermont: the home of Glasgow Golf Club (founded 1787)
Publisher	Glasgow GC, 2003
Shelf Mark	CLUB/SCO(GLA)
Format	Book
Description	A history of Glasgow Golf Club at Killermont, which was designed by Old Tom Morris. The course was lengthened by James Braid in the 1920s. 231pp; illus; photos.
1994	McGill, Ron	Puttenham Golf Club 1894 - 1994 - the first hundred years
Publisher	Puttenham GC, 1994
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(PUT)
Format	Book
Description	The original nine holes were laid out by the Club's captain. It was extended to 18 holes in 1835 and was remodelled by Donald Steel in 1981. 160pp; illus.
2009	McIntosh, Ally	The Classic Irish Links Courses - How the Playing Characteristics Have Changed
Publisher	2009
Shelf Mark	DISS(MCK)
Format	CD-Rom
Description	The objectives of this study are to to research, analyse and log, through a series of case studies, how the playing characteristics of these Irish links courses have changed since their inception.
2005	McKeag, Gordon	Bamburgh Castle Golf Club - the first 100 years 1904-2004
Publisher	Bamburgh Castle GC, 2005
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(BAM)
Format	Book
Description	222pp; photos; illus
2009	McLeish, Alastair	Murcar Links Golf Club - the first hundred years (1909 - 2009)
Publisher	Murcar Links GC, 2009
Shelf Mark	CLUB/SCO(MUR)
Format	Book
Description	The original course was laid out by Archie Simpson and was remodelled by James Braid in the 1920s and early 30s.
1991	McMahon, Leo	Royal Porthcawl Golf Club 1891 - 1991
Publisher	Royal Porthcawl GC, 1991
Shelf Mark	CLUB/WAL(ROY)
Format	Book
Description	The original nine hole course was laid out by Charles Gibson. There were some alterations in 1912 by Colt, and in 1925 the course was remodelled by Hawtree and Taylor. Further alterations were made by Tom Simpson in 1933. 156pp; illus; photos.
1997	McMillan, W C	Douglas Park Golf Club 1897 - 1997
Publisher	Douglas Park GC, 1997
Shelf Mark	CLUB/SCO(DOU)
Format	Book
Description	The original nine hole course was laid out by Willie Fernie, the Troon professional, who also laid out an 18 hole course for them in 1903, and again in 1907. 187pp; photos.
2006	Megran, Richard M	The Royal Belfast Golf Club 1881 - 2006: 125 years - a pictorial history
Publisher	Royal Belfast GC, 2006
Shelf Mark	CLUB/IRE(ROY)
Format	Book
Description	George Baillie and Walter Day of the Bruntsfield Club at Musselburgh laid out the first nine hole course at the Kinnegar. In 1892 a new course was built at Carnalea. The present course at Craigavad was laid out by Colt and Alison in 1926.52pp; photos.
1997	Miller, William	A hundred years of golf at Turnhouse (1897 - 1997)
Publisher	Turnhouse GC, 1997
Shelf Mark	CLUB/SCO(TUR)
Format	Book
Description	The course was originally nine holes but was extended to 18 in 1900, and subsequently redesigned by James Braid. 136pp; illus; photos.
1993	Mirams, Richard V	Moseley milestones - a history of the Moseley Golf Club 1892 - 1992
Publisher	Moseley GC, 1993
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(MOS)
Format	Book
Description	The original layout of the course was arranged by Cunningham, the professional of the Arden Golf Club. It was remodelled in 1913 by Harry Colt.
1991	Moffat, Alex	Alloa Golf Club: a centenary history 1891 - 1191
Publisher	Alloa GC, 1991
Shelf Mark	CLUB/SCO(ALL)
Format	Book
Description	Willie Park was consulted on the suitability of the original site for the Club. In 1936 a new course was opened designed by James Braid. 28pp; photos.
1996	Montgomery, Ivan	Dufftown Golf Club - Course of a century 1896 - 1996
Publisher	Dufftown GC, 11996
Shelf Mark	CLUB/SCO(DUF)
Format	Book
Description	The original course was designed by Archie Simpson of Aberdeen. 60pp; photos.
2000	Montreux GC	Golf Club Montreux - 100 ans d'histoire 1900 - 2000
Publisher	Montreux GC, 2000
Shelf Mark	CLUB/SWI(MON)
Format	Book
Description	May have been designed by Harry Vardon and remodelled by Donald Harradine (Cornish & Whitten).
1934	Moone, Theodore	Golf from a new angle
Publisher	Herbert Jenkins, 1934
Shelf Mark	GAME(MOO)REF
Format	Book
Description	Letters from a scratch golfer to his son at college.
1994	Moore, John	Wigtownshire County Golf Club 1894 - 1994
Publisher	Wigtownshire Free Press, 1994
Shelf Mark	CLUB/SCO(WIG)
Format	Book
Description	The original nine holes were laid out by a Mr C Hunter, a professional from Prestwick. The second nine holes were designed by Gordon Cunningham, the professional from Troon, in 1979. 68pp;illus; photos.
2007	Moreton, John	Yeovil Golf Club centenary 1907 - 2007
Publisher	Yeovil GC, 2007
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(YEO)
Format	Book
Description
1996	Moreton, John	The golf courses of James Braid
Publisher	Grant, 1996
Shelf Mark	BIOG/BRA(MOR)REF
Format	Book
Description	Author's presentation copy; edition limited to 75.
2005	Moreton, John	Crompton's bounty: Erewash Valley Golf Club 1905 -2005
Publisher	Grant, 2005
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(ERE)
Format	Book
Description	The original nine holes were laid out by John Harris. This was extended to 18 holes the following year by Tom Williamson. The course was remodelled by CK Cotton 1963. 160pp; photos.
2009	Moreton, John F	Ladbrook Park Golf Club, the first hundred years 1908 - 2008
Publisher	Grant Books, 2009
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(LAD)
Format
Description	The original course was laid out by Tom Williamson. When golf ball manufacturer Wilfred Hill became president in 1913 he decided the course should be lengthened and Harry Colt was called in.