{"product_id":"golfing-the-british-isles-the-weekend-warriors-companion-hardcover","title":"Golfing the British Isles: The Weekend Warrior's Companion - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeter Gray\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGary Lisbon\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis gorgeously photographed book offers a window into the finest courses in the UK and Ireland, with relatable tips and amusing commentary for the average golfer.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Most golfers only dream of playing at St. Andrews, Ballybunion, Turnberry, or Royal County Down. With incomparable history, unique traditions, and ferociously beautiful seaside landscapes, it's no wonder that the British Isles are home to some of the most celebrated golf courses in the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Peter Gray, a middle handicapper and weekend warrior, has nonetheless golfed his way around the UK and Ireland and has the misadventures to prove it: from a disaster on the legendary \"Road Hole\" at Old Course in St. Andrews, to braving gale force winds at Muirfield (characterized by locals as \"a spot of bother\"), and even being urged to drink an entire bottle of Jameson 18-year-old whiskey after a round at Lahinch to cure a fierce case of the shanks (it worked). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Part amusing travelogue, part scenic showcase, \u003ci\u003eGolfing the British Isles: The Weekend Warrior's Companion\u003c\/i\u003e brims with the same beauty, character, and sheer fun exemplified by the courses it depicts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing breathtaking photography from Gary Lisbon alongside insightful commentary and practical guidance, this distinctive book will have golf enthusiasts packing their clubs, booking tee times, and charting their own pilgrimage in celebration of this singular game.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Gray\u003c\/b\u003e is an environmental lawyer and published author with an abiding passion for golf and golf course architecture. As a longtime veteran international golf course rater for \u003ci\u003eGolfweek \u003c\/i\u003emagazine, he has rated hundreds of courses in the United States and overseas. He is also a member of several golf architectural societies including the Donald Ross Society and the Tillinghast Association. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Although Mr. Gray is a middle handicapper, he has played many of the world's Top 100 courses. His perspective on the playability of golf courses is one that has been missing for readers--the perspective of the average golfer. This book presents that missing perspective. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGary Lisbon\u003c\/b\u003e has been an accomplished Melbourne, Australia-based golf-course photographer for almost two decades. His photographic goal is clear-cut: to capture the essence of the golfing landscape and the spirit of the game--through the medium of his camera. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With an appreciation for the game's traditions and a genuine love of the playing aspect, Gary brings a golfer's perspective to his photography, ably demonstrated by the spectacular and enduring images from many of the world's top golf courses.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.74 x 10.29 x 10.37 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 13, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764554826016,"sku":"9781637271957","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a73de12a1ac0dc9204640848ba6b3f78_69ee577e-eb65-4f6d-9549-0cd641de0972.webp?v=1780251995","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/golfing-the-british-isles-the-weekend-warriors-companion-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}