Welcome to the EIGCA Library and Information Centre! The Library contains some 300 titles on golf course architecture and maintenance, including many of the most recent works on the subject. There are also many books of historic importance, including the writings of past masters of the subject, such as Alister MacKenzie, George Thomas and commentators such as Bernard Darwin and Henry Longhurst.

Contact the Librarian for further information at: librarian@eigca.org
Please click on any of the categories listed for a list of books on that subject:

Library books 1 - 10 of 610 are displayed below.

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Title: Author: Publisher: Description: Subject No:

Title: 100 years of Abbeyvale Golf Club Author: Furniss, John Publisher: Abbeyvale G C, 1995 Description: Initially laid out by Alex Herd, later course designed by Herbert Fowler. 126pp; photos; illus. Subject No: CLUB/ENG(ABB)

Title: 100 years of golf - Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club 1892 - 1992 Author: Chopping, H Roy Publisher: Taunton & Pickeridge G C, 1992 Description: Herbert Fowler laid out the first nine hole course and designed nine more but this was not implemented until after WW1. Modifications were made in the 1950s and the course was remodelled by Fred Hawtree in 1865. 88pp; photos. Subject No: CLUB/ENG(TAU)

Title: 100 years of golf at Flempton - a history of the Flempton Golf Club 1895-1995 Author: Nunn, Peter H Publisher: Flempton G C, 1995 Description: It is not known who laid out the original course. It was redesigned in 1906 by John H Taylor. 71pp; photos; illus. Subject No: CLUB/ENG(FLE)

Title: 100 years of golf at Hallowes 1892 to 1992 Author: Battye, K M Publisher: Hallowes G C, 1992 Description: The original 9 holes were extended to 18 by George Lowe of St Anns in 1896. Subsequent remodelling was done by George Duncan. 60pp; photos; illus. Subject No: CLUB/ENG(HAL)

Title: 100 years of golf in the Park, history of Knutsford Golf Club, 1891 -1991 Author: Bennet, John Publisher: Kutsford G C, 1991 Description: The original nine hole were laid out by George Lowe, the professional at St Annes, and again in 1909 when the course moved.120pp; photos. Subject No: CLUB/ENG(KNU)

Title: 100 years of golf on Reigate Heath Author: Publisher: Reigate Heath G C, 1995 Description: 28pp; photos. Subject No: CLUB/ENG(RIE)

Title: 100 years of golf on the Isle of Purbeck Author: Chacksfield, K Merle Publisher: Isle of Purbeck G C, 1992 Description: The original nine holes were laid out by 'Jackson of Bembridge'. Harry Colt is reported to have added nine hole in 1925. 110pp; photos. Subject No: CLUB/ENG(ISL)

Title: 2000 championships Author: Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews Publisher: R&A, 2000 Description: A guide to the Championships and International Matches organised by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. Subject No: GAME(R&A)P

Title: A brief history of Bush Hill Park Golf Club, compiled for the centenary year Author: Brown, V M; Gibbon, M; Munyard, P Publisher: Bush Hill Park G C, 1995 Description: The original nine hole course was laid out in 1985. In 1911 the club moved and an 18 hole course was laid out by Harry Vardon and subsequently remodelled by James Braid. 32pp; photos; illus. Subject No: CLUB/ENG(BUS)

Library books 1 - 10 of 610 are displayed above.

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We also recommend the R&A Best Practice Guidelines website at: www.bestcourseforgolf.org for other course management resources and information.