Golf Architecture: Economy in Course Construction and Green-Keeping

A seasoned observer of both medicine and the game, the author uses his unique perspective to argue that a golf course can be both beautiful and financially sensible. Drawing on early twentieth‑century projects such as Alwoodley and the celebrated short hole at Sitwell Park, he shows how thoughtful planning can preserve the character of the landscape while keeping construction and maintenance costs low.

The work is organized around clear principles of economy, illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and vivid anecdotes of greens that were rebuilt repeatedly and the waste that ensued. Readers learn practical tricks—from shaping artificial hummocks from excavated material to selecting the right number of bunkers for a given length—while being reminded that the best instructor is nature herself. This blend of technical advice and reverence for the outdoors makes the book a valuable guide for anyone who wants to shape a course that endures both on the fairway and the ledger.