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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| 1990 | Pearson, John | York Golf Club 1890 - 1990 | |
| Publisher | York GC, 1990 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(YOR) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The original course was 12 holes, on Knavesmire Common. In 1904 the Club moved to Stensall where the course was designed by J H Taylor. It was reviewed by C K Cotton in 1947 who advocated strategic tree planting. 72pp; photos; illus. | ||
| 1989 | Pedrick, Martyn | Moor Park: the Grosvenor legacy | |
| Publisher | Riverside Books, 1989 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(MOOR) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The story of a manor, less than 20 miles from London, which has become one of the top golf clubs in Europe. Founded in 1923 and designed by Harry Colt. Includes a loose map. | ||
| 1962 | Pennink, Frank | Golfer's companion | |
| Publisher | Cassell, 1962 | ||
| Shelf Mark | COUR/BRIT(PEN) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | Describes 128 of the finest courses in Great Britain and Ireland. | ||
| 1952 | Pennink, Frank | Homes of sport: golf | |
| Publisher | Peter Garnett, 1952 | ||
| Shelf Mark | COUR/BRIT(PEN) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | A description of thirty of the most famous golf courses in the British Isles with details of their history. Illustrated with sketch maps and photographs. | ||
| 1996 | Penny, Patricia | Golf with a view - Broadway Golf Club 1895-1995 | |
| Publisher | Grant & Hobbs, 1996 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(BRO) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | Henry Wilson laid out the course in 1901. A new course was laid out by a Mr Hobbley in 1911.Remodelled by Alister Mackenzie in 1929. 8th hole designed by Tom Simpson in 1935. 130pp; illus.; photos. | ||
| 2009 | Peralta, Rogelio Abarca | Island greens. | |
| Publisher | 2009 | ||
| Shelf Mark | DISS(PER) | ||
| Format | CD-Rom | ||
| Description | This work investigates the psychological, architectural and economical value of island greens and why these elements constitute the main premises in the concept of island greens. | ||
| 1999 | Pern, Jeremy J A | The nature of golf: the conservation role of the golf course in the protection of the European landscape | |
| Publisher | University of Wales, 1999 | ||
| Shelf Mark | ENVI(PER) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | MSc thesis in Protected Landscape Management, Integrating Conservation and Development Programmes.A survey of 70 recently built golf courses in 14 European countries was carried out, and the issues of tourism, irrigation and the environment were examined. | ||
| 2005 | Perrett, Ross; Baker, Kimbal | Golf courses of the Mornington Peninsula | |
| Publisher | Eagles Nest, 2005 | ||
| Shelf Mark | COUR/AUS(PER) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | This book reviews all 28 courses which occupy the area south of Melbourne known as the Mornington Peninsula. The region boasts some of the best new courses in the world. | ||
| 1996 | Perris, J; Evans, R DC. | The care of the golf course. 2nd ed | |
| Publisher | STRI, 1996 | ||
| Shelf Mark | TURF(PER) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | A comprehensive manual on maintenance. Includes sections on diseases, pests and weeds. | ||
| 2005 | Peugeot | Peugeot golf guide: Europe's top 1000 courses 2006-2007 | |
| Publisher | Peugeot, 2005 | ||
| Shelf Mark | COUR/EUR(PEU)REF | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | Includes 63 courses added for the first time. 1326pp; illus. | ||
| 2003 | Pilley, Phil | Heather and heaven - Walton Heath Golf Club 1903 - 2003 | |
| Publisher | Walton Heath GC, 2003 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(WAL) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | Herbert Fowler was managing director of the club and designed both courses. This was his first course and established his reputation. James Braid was the club professional for the first 46 years. 256pp; photos; illus; index. | ||
| 1997 | Pira, Edward | A guide to golf course irrigation system design and drainage | |
| Publisher | Ann Arbor, 1997 | ||
| Shelf Mark | IRRI(PIRA) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | This book aims to help golf course superintendents and students to attain the requisite knowledge to oversee the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems that fit the needs of their course. | ||
| 1999 | Pitfield, J; Bailey, W | The millennium handbook incorporating the official history of Bramshaw Golf Club | |
| Publisher | Bramshaw GC, 1999 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(BRA) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | In 1925 Harry Colt proposed improvements to the course but these were not carried out. 120pp; illus.; photos. | ||
| 2009 | Pithie, Laurence | Seasonal requirements for golf course mnagement | |
| Publisher | Turfmaster, 2009 | ||
| Shelf Mark | TURF(PIT) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | Throughout any given year, the different seasons dictate the numerous maintenance tasks that are necessary to produce a well maintained golf course. | ||
| 2003 | Piven, Peter; Perkins, Bradford | Architect's essentials of starting a design firm | |
| Publisher | Wiley, 2003 | ||
| Shelf Mark | MAN(PIV) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | Written by two leading experts in the field this essential volume offers a step by step guide to understanding and evaluating the goals, risks and the rewards of starting a firm. | ||
| 1995 | Podmore, Geoff | From Lightcliffe to Ogden: the Halifax Golf Club 1895-1995 | |
| Publisher | Halifax GC, 1995 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(HAL) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The 12-hole course was originally laid out by George Lowe, the professional at St Anne's. Herbert Fowler and Alister Mackenzie made changes later when the club had moved to Ogden. 104pp;photos. | ||
| 1995 | Pollock, A J E | Golf at Seacroft - the first 100 years (1895 - 1995) | |
| Publisher | Seacroft GC, 1995 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(SEA) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The original course was designed by Tom Dunn of Wimbledon. The present course by designed by Willie Fernie of Troon in 1900. 146pp; illus; photos. | ||
| 2004 | Pontefract & District GC | The history of Pontefract & District Golf Club's first hundred years 1904 - 2004 | |
| Publisher | Pontefract & District GC, 2004 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(PON) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The first course was laid out by the professional of Wakefield Golf Club. In 1920 Alister Mackenzie laid out the first nine holes of a new course, and a further nine in1929.68pp; illus; photos. | ||
| 2001 | Pope, Steve | The impact of the European Regional Development Fund on golf | |
| Publisher | 2001 | ||
| Shelf Mark | DISS(POP) | ||
| Format | Dissertation | ||
| Description | The ERDF has had a significant impact on golf development in some European countries in the past and may continue to do so in the future. | ||
| 2008 | Porter, Alan | Carlisle Golf Club 1908 - 2008 | |
| Publisher | Carlisle GC, 2008 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(CAR) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The original course at Durran Hill Park was laid out to a plan devised by the Committee. In 1937 the Club moved to a new site at Aglionby where the course was designed by Theodore Moon. It was subsequently remodelled by JJF Pennink and P Mackenzie Ross. | ||
| 1998 | Price, Robert | The golf industry in Scotland: current status and future prospects | |
| Publisher | Robert Price, 1998 | ||
| Shelf Mark | IND(PRI) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The Scottish golf industry has a distinctively different character when compared with that of the rest of Britain. This report highlights the necessity of creating a national database for the Scottish golf industry. | ||
| 2002 | Price, Robert | Scotland’s golf courses | |
| Publisher | Mercat Press, 2002 | ||
| Shelf Mark | COUR/BRIT(PRI) | ||
| Format | Dissertation | ||
| Description | Written by a geologist and geographer, it is a detailed survey of Scotland’s golfing environment, exploring the unique features and terrain which make Scottish courses the most varied and challenging in the world. | ||
| 2006 | Prince's GC | A celebration of 100 years - Prince's Golf Club (1906 - 2006) | |
| Publisher | Prince's GC, 2006 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(PRI) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The Prince's Golf Club, at Sandwich in Kent, has three separate course layouts. The earliest was designed by founder members Charles Hutchins & Percy Lucas, with assistance from Cecil Hutchinson. 76pp;illus; photos. | ||
| 1995 | Proctor, Ian | Ulverston Golf Club - a centenary history 1895 - 1995 | |
| Publisher | Ulverston GC, 1995 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(ULV) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The original course was laid out by Alex Herd. It was remodelled by Harry Colt in 1914. 92pp; photos; illus. | ||
| 2002 | Professional Golf Association of Europe | Annual Congress 2002 "Working together..." | |
| Publisher | PGA of Europe, 2002 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CONF/PGA(2002) | ||
| Format | CD-Rom | ||
| Description | Atalaya Park Golf Resort, Spain. Presentations and photographs. | ||
| 2004 | Professional Golf Association of Europe | Annual Congress 2004 "Working together III" | |
| Publisher | PGA of Europe, 2004 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CONF/PGA(2004) | ||
| Format | CD-Rom | ||
| Description | Atalaya Park Golf Resort, Spain. Presentations and photographs. | ||
| 2004 | Professional Golf Association of Europe | Festival of Golf 2003/04 | |
| Publisher | PGA of Europe, 2004 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CONF/PGA(2004) | ||
| Format | CD-Rom | ||
| Description | A programme of events and activities spread over a four-month period stretching from November 1 to February 28 including the PGAE Annual Congress 2003. | ||
| 2008 | Pugh, Peter; Lord, Henry | Creating classics: the golf courses of Harry Colt | |
| Publisher | Icon Books, 2008 | ||
| Shelf Mark | BIOG/COL(PUGH) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | Explores the life and mastermind behind the design features for which Colt became famous. Fifty courses are described. | ||
| 2008 | Pywell, Olive; Shaw, Mike | The Radcliffe-on-Trent Golf Club 1090 - 2009 | |
| Publisher | Radcliffe-on-Trent GC, 2008 | ||
| Shelf Mark | CLUB/ENG(RAD) | ||
| Format | Book | ||
| Description | The original nine holes were laid out by Tom Williamson, who also added a further nine in 1925. It was remodelled by Hawtree after World War II, in 1949. | ||
| 2009 | Rain Bird | Water window efficiency: a better way to measure golf course irrigation system effiency | |
| Publisher | Rain Bird, 2009 | ||
| Shelf Mark | IRRI(RAIN)P | ||
| Format | Pamphlet | ||
| Description | The WWE measure should be used as a tool to evaluate whether an existing irrigation system is being managed to optimum levels. | ||
| URL | www.rainbird.com./performance/report_WaterWindowEfficiency.pdf | ||