by Chris Santella For both passionate golfers and armchair travelers, this gorgeous full-color book presents the world’s greatest golf venues, the personal favorites of renowned players, course architects, and other experts in the sport. From Ballyliffin, Ireland’s northernmost course, whose rumpled fairways wander along the North Sea in the shadows of Glashedy Rock, to New Zealand’s Cape Kidnappers, perched atop dramatic cliffs some 500 feet above the ocean, the book’s beautiful photographs capture the noteworthy holes, histories and ambiance that make these courses standouts for ardent golfers. A brief history of each course, an experiential account—filled with local color—and trip-planning advice provide adventurous readers with all the information they need to chip and putt their way around the globe. THE DESTINATIONS INCLUDE:
Published by Stewart, Tabori & Chang Publicity Department: publicity@abramsbooks.com For order information, contact the Abrams trade sales representative in your area, or contact Abrams distributor, Time Warner Trade Publishing, at 1-800-759-0190. Chris Santella is a freelance writer and marketing consultant based in Portland, Oregon, where he lives with his wife and two daughters. His work has appeared in the New York Times, the New Yorker, Travel & Leisure, and Fly Rod & Reel, among other publications. This is Chris' second book. Chris can be reached at cdsantella@qwest.net. |
