Driving the Green: The Making of a Golf Course

by John Strawn

In the tradition of John McPhee, a brilliant analysis of how a golf course is built and the people who build it.

Genres: Nonfiction, Sports

336 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1991

Reviews

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

A look at the design and construction of Ironhorse Golf Club in Palm Beach County, Florida in the mid 1980s. It is also a personal odyssey into the world of golf course building, with humor and keen observation. The best book I've read on this topic.

[Duane 'Dewey' Shore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Literally the life of a project! From vacant land to property rights to the spine of the course itself; Driving the Green takes you through it all. One of the most inspirational works I've ever read. Hit me near-n-dear to my dream of building my own practice facility. Definitely kept on the 're-read' shelf! d.r. Shore (Dewey)