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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2004	Ramsey, John	Kirkaldy Golf Club 1904 - 2004
Publisher	Kirkaldy GC, 2004
Shelf Mark	CLUB/SCO(KIR)
Format	Book
Description	Old Tom Morris advised on the layout of the original course, which may have been his last. 152pp; photos.
1994	Rankin, Helen	Greenisland Golf Club - a history (1894 - 1994)
Publisher	Greenisland GC, 1994
Shelf Mark	CLUB/IRE(GRE)
Format	Book
Description	The first course was laid out under the supervision of Alexander Day, the professional at Royal Belfast Golf Club. 190pp; illus; photos.
2005	Rayston-Randle, Neill	Nuneaton Golf Club 1905 - 2005
Publisher	Nuneaton GC, 2005
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(NUN)
Format	Book
Description	The founder members possibly laid out the first course. It was reconstructed by Tom Williamson in 1920 and reduced to 9 holes as instructed by the Ministry of Agriculture. It was returned to 18 holes by C K Cotton in 1964. 160pp; illus; photos.
1991	Read, Dai	Maldon Golf Club - centenary handbook 1891 - 1991
Publisher	Maldon GC, 1991
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(MAL)
Format	Book
Description	When the club was founded in 1891, 'Thompson of Felixstowe' was engaged to lay out a course of nine holes.
1985	Rees, Dafydd, Raw	Borth & Ynyslas Golf Club 1885 - 1985
Publisher	Borth & Ynyslas GC, 1985
Shelf Mark	CLUB/WAL(BOR)
Format	Book
Description	The course was remodelled by Harry Colt in 1945. 60pp.
1994	Rees, Jack	Never an old tin hut: a century celebrated - Aberfeldy Golf Club 1895 - 1995
Publisher	Aberfeldy GC, 1994
Shelf Mark	CLUB/SCO(ABE)
Format	Book
Description	The original course was drawn out by a Mr Patrick, the professional from Leven. The Club moved in 1911 and the new course was laid out by W Auchterlonie. James Braid remodelled the course in 1921. 126pp; photos.
2001	Reeves, Edwin W	Rowlands Castle Golf Club centenary handbook 1902 - 2002
Publisher	Rowlands Castle GC, 2001
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(ROW)
Format	Book
Description	The original course was laid out by the ten Hon Secretary, GC Vernon-Inkpen, consulting with professional at Petersfield Golf Club, William Eames. It was redesigned by Harry Colt in 1919. 116pp; illus; photos.
1991	Reid, Austin	Limerick Golf Club 1891 - 1991
Publisher	Limerick GC, 1991
Shelf Mark	CLUB/IRE(LIM)
Format	Book
Description	The Club moved nine times before securing land at Ballyclough in 1919. The original course was laid out by the committee. This was extended to 18 holes in 1925 by Lionel Hewson and remodelled by Alister Mackenzie in 1927. 172pp illus; photos.
2002	Reid, Grant W	Landscape graphics: plan, section, and perspective drawing of landscape spaces. Revised edition
Publisher	Watson-Guptill, 2002
Shelf Mark	LAND(REI)
Format	Book
Description	An easy to master, logical progression of all the basic graphics techniques used in landscape design and landscape architecture.
1995	Reigate Heath GC	100 years of golf on Reigate Heath
Publisher	Reigate Heath GC, 1995
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(RIE)
Format	Book
Description	28pp; photos.
1999	Reinmuth, Joachim	Golf und Naturschutz: Tiergruppen auf den Golfplatzen
Publisher	1999
Shelf Mark	ENVI(REI)
Format	Book
Description	In German.
2009	Rennie, Stuart	The potential for the use of recycled and alternative resources in the design and implementation of golf course developments
Publisher	2009
Shelf Mark	DISS(REN)
Format	CD-Rom
Description	Sustainability in golf course design is extremely important in today’s world and architects should try to promote and utilise the use of sustainable products where possible creating environmentally sustainable developments for future generations.
2000	Rhodes, John	Bath Golf Club - a history
Publisher	Bath GC, 2000
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(BAT)
Format	Book
Description	114pp; photos; illus.
1998	Rhone-Poulenc Amenity	Amenity technical manual
Publisher	Rhone-Poulenc, 1998
Shelf Mark	TURF(RHO)
Format	Book
Description	Information and technical data on the complete range of products and ancillary equipment for the control of weeds, pests and diseases.
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2001	Richards, Philip	Between the church and the lighthouse - the history of Burnham & Berrow Golf Club
Publisher	Grant, 2001
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(BUR)
Format	Book
Description	Many leading course designers were members and had an input to the course architecture: Herbert Fowler, Hugh Alison, Harold Hinton, Alister Mackenzie but today's course is mainly due to Harry Colt. 182pp; photos.
2002	Richardson, Forrest L	Routing the golf course: the art & science that forms the golf journey
Publisher	Wiley, 2002
Shelf Mark	ARCH(RIC)
Format	Book
Description	Comprehensive guide presenting strategies for creating a golf course routing plan, with coverage of site evaluation, terrain, natural settings, sunlight, wind, finances, psychology, golf strategy and environmental conditions.
2006	Richardson, Forrest L; Fine, Mark K	Bunkers, pits and other hazards
Publisher	Wiley, 2006
Shelf Mark	ARCH(RIC)
Format	Book
Description	This book looks at the history of hazards and the philosophies of legendary architects, as well as the design, construction and restorations of them.
1995	Richardson, G A	The Shipley century - Shipley Golf Club 1896 - 1996 - a history
Publisher	Shipley GC, 1995
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(SHI)
Format	Book
Description	The layout of the original nine hole course seems to have been agreed between committee members and the greenkeeper. In 1919 the Club moved to Beckford and the new course was designed by Alister Mackenzie. 66pp; photos.
1991	Richardson, G A	The Hawkesworth Hundred - Bradford Golf Club 1891-1991
Publisher	Bradford GC, 1991
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(BLA)
Format	Book
Description	A seven hole course was initially laid out by R Hutchinson in 1891. Two more holes were added in 1892, and in 1893 Tom Morris extended the course to 18 holes. In 1919 the course was redesigned by Harry Colt and Alister Mackenzie. 108pp; illus.; photos.
2005	Richter, Svatopluk	100 years' anniversary of the golf course in Mariánské Lázně, Czech Republic (1905 - 2005)
Publisher	Mariánské Lázně GC, 2005
Shelf Mark	CLUB/CZE(MAR)
Format	Book
Description
1998	Ritson, Stephen	How 'green' is golf?
Publisher	1998
Shelf Mark	DISS(RIT)
Format	Dissertation
Description	This study aims to investigate the present situation as far as golf courses are concerned in the wider context of their impact upon the environment and landscape of the UK, concentrating on aesthetic, wildlife, historical and intrinsic values.
1976	Roberts, Clifford	The story of the Augusta National Golf Club
Publisher	Doubleday, 1976
Shelf Mark	COUR/USA(ROB)
Format	Book
Description	A history of the course itself, as conceived by Robert Tyre Jones, Jr, and the story of the Masters Tournament.
1990	Robins, J & P	One hundred years of golf - some Rhyl Golf Club history - 1890 - 1990
Publisher	Rhyl GC, 1990
Shelf Mark	CLUB/WAL(POR)
Format	Book
Description	The original nine hole course was laid out by the founder members. A further nine were added by James Braid who remodelled the course in the 1930s. 20pp; photos.
2003	Rogers, Mike	Alness Golf Club 1904 - 2003: a short history of Alness Golf Club over the last 100 years
Publisher	Alnes GC, 2003
Shelf Mark	CLUB/SCO(ALN)
Format	Book
Description	The original shore course was laid out by Colonel Warrand of Ryefield. The Club moved to Quarryfield in 1920 and the new course was laid out by J Sutherland or Dornoch. The present course was design by Ian Scott-Taylor in 1994. 94pp; photos.
2001	Rognvaldsson, Edwin R	Radiant hydronic heating as a means of extending the golf season in cold climates
Publisher	2001
Shelf Mark	DISS(ROG)
Format	Dissertation
Description	Golf has a short season in areas such as Iceland. This report explores the possibility of soil warming for golf greens using natural resources.
2001	Ross, David	Golf in South America
Publisher	2001
Shelf Mark	DISS(ROS)
Format	Dissertation
Description	This paper examines the beginnings of golf with South America, its historical influences leading on what golf is today, the social constraints, climatic influences and what the future holds.
1996	Ross, Donald J	Golf has never failed me - the lost commentaries of the legendary golf architect
Publisher	Sleeping Bear Press, 1996
Shelf Mark	ARCH(ROS)
Format	Book
Description	Written before WWI and never published until now, this is the definitive work of Ross. It deals with his ground rules of golf design and his views of other aspects of golf.
2003	Rotherham GC	Rotherham Golf Club 1903 - 2003
Publisher	Rotherham GC, 2003
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(ROT)
Format	Book
Description	The original nine holes were laid out by Alec (Sandy) Herd, who extended the course to 18 holes in 1906. It was remodelled by J S F Morrison in 1935. 74pp; illus; photos.
1995	Rowany GC	Rowany Golf Club centenary1895 - 1995
Publisher	Rowany GC, 1995
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(ROW)
Format	Book
Description	George Lowe, the professional at St Andrews, laid out the first nine holes. A further nine holes were added and the course redesigned during 1905 to 1910 by W J Leaver.84pp; illus; photos.
2007	Rowlinson, Mark	The Alwoodley Golf Club 1907 - 2007
Publisher	Alwoodley GC, 2007
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(ALW)
Format	Book
Description	The course was originally laid out by Dr Alister Mackenzie, who was one of the club's founder members. This was the first course he designed, assisted by Harry Colt. 144pp; illus; photos.