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As much of the original site as possible should be retained so that the site-spirit, the genius loci is still evident, indeed is celebrated after the golf course is finished. Attempts to re-grade the site totally or reconstitute it in the mold of Pine Valley, Cypress Point or Scottish links courses, sooner or later feel hollow.
DESMOND MUIRHEAD

As much of the original site as possible should be retained so that the site-spirit, the genius loci is still evident, indeed is celebrated after the golf course is finished. Attempts to re-grade the site totally or reconstitute it in the mold of Pine Valley, Cypress Point or Scottish links courses, sooner or later feel hollow.
DESMOND MUIRHEAD

The game as played on the golf course represents only a modest part of the pleasure, enjoyment and satisfaction that comes to a person because he is a golfer. Unfortunately, the avid interest of the golfer does not always attach itself to those stroke-by-stroke recitals so frequently provided by average golfers in average locker rooms; but the lore of the game. the story of its development and of the stirring deeds of the great players of the past must always command the respectful attention of all who play golf at all regularly. To become reasonably knowledgeable in such matters comes close to being an obligation of a true golfer. BOBBY JONES

Golf is a game of balance. The man who knows the value of each of his clubs, and who can work out when it is proper to play one and when to play another, succeeds at the game. The ability of a golfer to know his power and accuracy, and to play for what he can accomplish, is a thing which makes his game as perfect as can be; while a thinker who gauges the true value of his shots, and is able to play the shot well, nearly always defeats an opponent who neglects to consider and properly discount his shortcomings. GEORGE THOMAS

It will be generally agreed that the intense importance should be attached to utilizing every feature of the ground . . . to depend to the maximum extent upon nature and to minimum upon art, makes for interesting golf and moderate expenditure. Players are beginning to see how it is to place bunkers at correct distances, but few perhaps realize how difficult it is to arrange for the natural features to provide to the fullest possible extent the necessary excitement for the course, and to supplement these features without destroying the natural beauty of the site. H.S. COLT

Herb Kohler, a man’s man if there ever was one. Herb is an erratic player with a game full of surprises. He tells anyone who will listen that whether he’s playing good or bad, he’ll end up with 97. A big man with a heavy beard, Herb will count every stroke, and his incredible enthusiasm for the game of golf is amazing.
PETE DYE

Herb Kohler, a man’s man if there ever was one. Herb is an erratic player with a game full of surprises. He tells anyone who will listen that whether he’s playing good or bad, he’ll end up with 97. A big man with a heavy beard, Herb will count every stroke, and his incredible enthusiasm for the game of golf is amazing.
PETE DYE

Herb Kohler, a man’s man if there ever was one. Herb is an erratic player with a game full of surprises. He tells anyone who will listen that whether he’s playing good or bad, he’ll end up with 97. A big man with a heavy beard, Herb will count every stroke, and his incredible enthusiasm for the game of golf is amazing.
PETE DYE

Herb Kohler, a man’s man if there ever was one. Herb is an erratic player with a game full of surprises. He tells anyone who will listen that whether he’s playing good or bad, he’ll end up with 97. A big man with a heavy beard, Herb will count every stroke, and his incredible enthusiasm for the game of golf is amazing.
PETE DYE

I remember that I was a very young man when I first played East Lake, my home course, in 63. Afterward, I confided to my father that I had mastered the secret of the game and that I should never go above 70 again. Next day I had to work my head off to get around in 77. BOBBY JONES

Playing around a golf course is not merely a question of getting around, like traveling over a race course or walking around the block. It’s rather a question of taking nine or eighteen separate and distinct little journeys, each of which presents its own distinct pictures and its own distinct problems as part of the grand tour. CHARLES BANKS

Playing around a golf course is not merely a question of getting around, like traveling over a race course or walking around the block. It’s rather a question of taking nine or eighteen separate and distinct little journeys, each of which presents its own distinct pictures and its own distinct problems as part of the grand tour. CHARLES BANKS

It must be remembered that the great majority of golfers are aiming to reduce their previous best performance by five strokes if possible, first, last and all the time, and if any one of them arrives at the home teeing ground with this possibility in reach, he is not caring two hoots whether he is driving off from nearby an ancient oak of majestic size and form or a dead sassafras. If his round ends happily it is one beautiful course. Such is human nature. A.W. TILLINGHAST

Instead of a golf course providing an adventure of the spirit because of its demand for an intelligent, courageous application of skill, they will be reduced to mere trap shooting galleries, and the card and pencil will become the final arbiter of the golfer’s excellence. MAX BEHR on rough

I have not the slightest hesitation in saying that beauty means a great deal on a golf course; even the man who emphatically states that he does not care a hang for beauty is subconsciously influenced by his surroundings. A beautiful hole appeals not only to the short but also to the long handicap player, and there are few first-rate holes which are not at the same time, either in the grandeur of their undulations and hazards, or the character of their surroundings, things of beauty in themselves. ALISTER MACKENZIE