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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1992	Smith, David	The life, ideas and work of Tom Simpson
Publisher
Shelf Mark	BIOG/SIM(SMI)
Format	Dissertation
Description	An essay submitted to the British Institute of Golf Course Architects in part fulfilment of the requirements for the completion of the student education programme.
1994	Smith, R B	Blackburn Golf Club 100 years 1894-1994
Publisher	Blackburn GC, 1994
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(BLA)
Format	Book
Description	144pp; illus.; photos.
	Smith, Robert	An appreciation of the history of the English landscape
Publisher
Shelf Mark	DISS(SMI)
Format	Dissertation
Description	An essay submitted to the British Institute of Golf Course Architects in part fulfilment of the requirements for the completion of the student education programme.
1992	Smith, T A; Parker, K A	On Fulwood Green - the story of Preston Golf Club, 1892 - 1992
Publisher	Preston GC, 1992
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(PRE)
Format	Book
Description	The first nine holes were laid out by George Lowe, the professional at Lytham St Annes. The course was redesigned by James Braid in 1921. 154pp; illus; photos.
1987	Sommers, Robert	The US Open
Publisher	Stanley Paul, 1987
Shelf Mark	GAME(SOM)
Format	Book
Description	A history of the Open's colourful beginnings almost a century ago to the streamlined spectaculars of today.
2002	Soulsby, Eve M	Braemar Golf Club: the story of the first 100 years, 1902 - 2002
Publisher	Braemar GC, 2002
Shelf Mark	CLUB/SCO(BRA)
Format	Book
Description	The original course was laid out in a marshy area which became unplayable in winter. The following year a new course was designed by a Mr Weir, the Cruden Bay professional, and extended to 18 holes in 1911 by Bob Mearnes, the Balgownie professional. 110pp
2008	Soutar, Neil; Clayton, Bruce	Northamptonshire County Golf Club 1909 - 2009
Publisher	Northamptonshire County GC, 2008
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(NOR)
Format	Book
Description	The original 18 hole course was laid out by Harry S Colt. It was restored, after World War II by James Braid, and remodelled by C K Cotton in 1952.
2006	South Bradford Golf Club	A century at South Bradford Golf Club 1906 - 2006
Publisher	South Bradford GC, 2006
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(SOU)
Format	Book
Description	The Club was originally called Little Horton Golf Course and was laid out by enthusiasts from Dovesdale Chapel in Marshfields. It became South Bradford Golf Club in 1913. 118pp; illus; photos.
2005	Sparkes, Margaret	Tenterden Golf Club 1905 -2005 - a potted history
Publisher	Tenterden GC, 2005
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(TEN)
Format	Book
Description	Little is known of the first two courses which were built in 1905 and 1923. The third course of nine holes was designed by C K Cotton in 1962. 28pp; illus; photos.
2000	Sparks, Philip	The planning of architectural developments at golf courses in Great Britain and Ireland
Publisher	2000
Shelf Mark	DISS(SPA)
Format	Dissertation
Description	This research looks at the way alterations to golf courses are planned and to encourage golf clubs to use their resources as efficiently as it is possible to do through careful planning and the endeavour to maintain continuity of personnel and ideas.
2003	Spencer, Brian	The Leatherhead Golf Club, the history 1903 - 2003
Publisher	Leatherhead GC, 2003
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(LEA)
Format	Book
Description	32pp; photos; illus.
2007	Spogard, Philip Christian	Working on historic heathland golf courses - restoration, renovation and redesign
Publisher	2007
Shelf Mark	DISS(SPO)
Format	Dissertation
Description	This study revolves around the methods by which established heathland golf courses can be improved: restoration, renovation and redesign.
2006	Sports Turf Research Institute	The Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake, 20-23 July 2006: a hole by hole guide to its wildlife and conservation
Publisher	STRI, 2006
Shelf Mark	ENVI(STRI)P
Format	Pamphlet
Description	This guide has been produced to highlight and raise awareness of important wildlife and habitats that can be found on and around the links at Royal Liverpool.
2005	Sports Turf Research Institute	Golf Green Construction in the United Kingdom
Publisher	STRI, 2005
Shelf Mark	ARCH(STRI) P
Format	Pamphlet
Description	Outlines a construction method and material requirements that will result in well-drained putting surfaces of high quality, but which will not have excessive management demands, particularly in terms of fertiliser and irrigation use.
2006	Sports Turf Research Institute	Formby Golf Club: a hole by hole guide to its wildlife and conservation
Publisher	STRI, 2006
Shelf Mark	ENVI(STRI)P
Format	Pamphlet
Description	This hole by hole guide aims to highlight the ecological importance of the golf course at Formby.
2005	Sports Turf Research Institute	STRI Advisory leaflets
Publisher	STRI, 2005
Shelf Mark	MAN(STRI)
Format	Book
Description	Topics include: Integrated Pest Management; trolley use; winter play; tee, bunker and golf green construction; health & safety; irrigation; tree felling; bats and the law.
	Sports Turf Research Institute	Ecology leaflets
Publisher	STRI
Shelf Mark	ENVI(STRI)
Format	Book
Description	A series of 21 leaflets dealing with a variety of subjects such as the management of trees, grassland, heathland hedgerows, gorse and bracken and issues such as habitat creation and protected species.
2004	St Enodoc GC	St Enodoc Golf Club, Founded 1904, official handbook
Publisher	Indigo Publishing, 2004
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(SAI)
Format	Book
Description	In 1889 a number of 'local gentlemen' laid out a few holes and the Club was formed in 1891. Later more land was leased and a full 18 hole course was laid out by James Braid. 12pp.
2008	St Leger, Alicia	Monkstown Golf Club a centenary history 1908 - 2008
Publisher	Monkstown GC, 2008
Shelf Mark	CLUB/IRE(MON)
Format	Book
Description	The original nine holes were laid out by Peter O'Hare who became the Club's first professional. Some alterations were made by Alister Mackenzie in 1925, and a subsequent remodelling was carried out by Eddie Hackett.
2000	Stanbury, Basil	The Turf is good... ' 120 years of golf on Kingsdown (1880 - 2000)
Publisher	Kingsdown GC, 2000
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(KIN)
Format	Book
Description	The original nine holes were marked out by the committee with John Allan, the Westward Ho professional. In the 1920s this was increased to 12 and in the 1930s to 18. In 1967 the course was redesigned by Simon Gidman, working for C K Cotton & Co.
2007	Stanka, Florian	Artificial turf in golf course architecture
Publisher	2007
Shelf Mark	DISS(STA)
Format	Dissertation
Description	A look at the possibilities of using artificial turf in golf course architecture. With the rising cost of water it is feasible to use artificial turf for tees, buggy paths and greens, but its use on fairways is only economic in extreme climates.
2003	Stanley, Jeremy; Cambell, Paula	Bangor Golf Club, 1903
Publisher	Bangor GC, 2003
Shelf Mark	CLUB/IRE(BAN)
Format	Book
Description	The first nine holes were designed by the CS Butchart. The present course was designed by James Braid in 1934. 175pp; photos.
1991	Stanley, L T	A history of golf
Publisher	Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1991
Shelf Mark	HIST(STA)
Format	Book
Description	A record of players and characters who have exercised significant influence on the game.
1996	Stanner, H	Newbattle Golf Club Ltd 1896 - 1996
Publisher	Newbattle GC, 1996
Shelf Mark	CLUB/SCO(NEW)
Format	Book
Description	The course was remodelled by Harry Vardon in 1922 and again in 1933 by Harry Colt. 88pp; photos.
1998	Stanton, Christopher Charles	Trees within the British golfing landscape
Publisher	1998
Shelf Mark	DISS(STA)
Format	Dissertation
Description	This study seeks to identify the factors and underlying influences responsible for poor planting schemes on golf courses. It concludes that the common factors are a misguided approach and a failure to adhere to basic design principles.
1998	Statutory Instrument 1998 No 2746	The Groundwater Regulations 1998
Publisher	HMSO, 1998
Shelf Mark	MAN(HMSO)P
Format	Pamphlet
Description
1980	Steel, Donald	The Guinness book of golf facts and feats
Publisher	Guinness, 1980
Shelf Mark	REF(STE)
Format	Book
Description	Records and statistics about the world's most important championships, including biographies of the leading record breakers; sections on holes-in-one; distinguished golfers and great golfing families.
1999	Steel, Donald	Classic golf links of Great Britain & Ireland
Publisher	Phoenix Illustrated, 1999
Shelf Mark	COUR/BRIT(STE)
Format	Book
Description	A journey around Britain & Ireland taking in 75 links courses.
1975	Steel, Donald; Ryde, P	The Shell International encyclopedia of golf
Publisher	Ebury Press, 1975
Shelf Mark	REF(STE)
Format	Book
Description	Every aspect of golf is covered: biographies, courses throughout the world, rules, definitions, playing techniques, and history.
2008	Stephens, Noel	Worpleden Golf Club, the first 100 years: 1908 - 2008
Publisher	Worpleden GC, 2008
Shelf Mark	CLUB/ENG(WOR)
Format	Book
Description	The course was originally laid out by JF Abercromby and later remodelled by him together with Willie Park Jr. It was later remodelled by Harry Colt in 1930.