The Augusta National Golf Club; Alister MacKenzie's by Stan Byrdy,William Lanier III PDF

By Stan Byrdy,William Lanier III

ISBN-10: 1587262584

ISBN-13: 9781587262586

In 1931, Alister MacKenzie teamed with golfing legend Bobby Jones to layout the game’s final try, the Augusta nationwide golfing membership and this publication finds the genuine genius of the direction like no different. operating jointly, MacKenzie and Jones created what couldn't were completed singularly; a layout able to displaying its tooth in humbling the simplest golfers on the earth, whereas even as playable to individuals of a lot lesser ability. infrequent photos shine a focus MacKenzie's Masterpiece and Bobby Jones’ dream. The Augusta nationwide golfing membership might help why the path has a name of mythical percentage and the way MacKenzie single-handedly replaced without end the way in which classes are built.

Drawing upon his army history as a camouflage artist, MacKenzie integrated hidden parts seamlessly into the traditional lay of the land. In an period while using risks as a way of penalty used to be renowned, Mackenzie injected a brand new layout viewpoint. His usage of bunkers, timber and water was once sparing after which in simple terms to insert a degree of method. MacKenzie’s cost-effective layouts referred to as for no less than man made beneficial properties and a greatest of psychological hard work, and his 13 ideas of golfing structure have been so uncomplicated in suggestion they have been considered as innovative.

Author, Stan Byrdy served as activities Director at WJBF-TV in Augusta from 1985-1994 and at NBC Augusta from 2006-2009. in the course of that point Stan gained 12 concurrent “Best of Augusta” journal awards and diverse Georgia and South Carolina AP and UPI honors. He lined the Masters golfing event from Jack Nicklaus’ ancient win in 1986 via 2009 and is the writer of 2 historic golfing books on Augusta. Stan additionally served as coordinating government manufacturer for the Emmy-nominated documentary, “Augusta’s grasp Plan; From Sherman’s March to Arnie’s Army”, which represents the 1st full-length documentary in Georgia Public Broadcasting’s 50-plus yr historical past. Stan’s paintings has been featured on PBS stations, ESPN, CNN, the elements Channel and ABC information affiliates.

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