This book features golf courses found along the spectacular coastline of Wales. The author and a friend played matches, many with members of local Welsh golf clubs, which often became spirited: they shared laughter, anguished over missed putts, and rejoiced in birdies on these hidden gems.
A short history on Wales
How golf evolved in Wales
Golf course architecture of Welsh golf courses
Blow by blow tales of the matches
How to arrange a match with local Welsh members
Tips on travel
Course ratings and contact information
Indexed
Map of courses, numerous photos
222 pages
Attractive dust jacket
Excerpt
From Bob Labbance, former editor of Turf Magazine and author of The Old Man (biography of Walter Travis).
"Robert Kroeger's latest book, The Links of Wales, is a delightful golfing trek along the coast of Wales. The book is a combination travel guide, historical reference and accounting of the matches played with local club members. It's an enjoyable read ... as well as a hearty education in the heritage and etiquette of golf.
Professional Reviews
The Links of Wales
The Links of Wales is a tale of two Americans who traveled to the mysterious land of Wales, the ancient Celtic kingdom of dragons and druids, to play golf on links courses, that is, the golf courses near the ocean. The writer shows that playing on some lesser known courses with club members can be even more fun than playing on a top-100 course. Some of the incidents these two went through on their trip involved more than golf: some were funny and not so funny (like their adventure in the resort town of Mumbles, home to the actress-wife of Michael Douglas, Catherine Z-J). I enjoyed reading about their matches: how they battled with Welsh golfers and sometimes against each other. The book gives tips on travel, accomodations, the Welsh culture and history, how golf evolved in Wales, and how to arrange matches with local club members. Educational and entertaining. A++
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