The Evolution of Golf Course Design encompasses material that has only scantily been covered in golfing literature. Unlike much of what has previously been written about the discipline of golf course architecture, Evolution examines the subject-matter through a broader lens. Specifically, the effects of world history, economics, prevailing artistic trends, social movements, and the inter-personal relationships of key designers, are illuminated and contrasted to reveal a more complete history. Supplemented by more than 300 images and architectural plans, this beautiful book will satisfy the intellectual curiosities of the most seasoned golfer, or anyone with a passion for golf and/or history. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ REVIEWS: "The Evolution of Golf Course Design is a milestone and a cause for celebration. The breadth and rigor of Cutten’s factual research, as well as his insight that golf architecture is not sealed off from the surrounding world, make this book an essential addition to any serious golf library." ~ Garrett Morrison, TheFriedEgg.com "The Evolution of Golf Course Design is the most important work on golf architecture to appear in many years. Both the depth and breadth of Cutten's research is remarkable. This book is an essential addition to the shelf of anyone who is interested in why golf courses look like they do." ~ Adam Lawrence, Golf Course Architecture Magazine "As one who has studied and written about the history of golf course architecture for over 50 years now, I applaud Keith Cutten for taking a new approach in his important new book. The Evolution of Golf Course Design is a remarkable effort, deserving of a spot on every golfer’s bookshelf." ~ Ron Whitten, Golf Digest "It's a beautiful behemoth of a book on, you guessed it, the evolution of golf course design. What I love about it is the following: Comprehensive : there are two distinct parts of the book:Part 1 is 200+ years of course design broken into decades. Part 2 is profiles on prominent golf course architects, authors, and visionaries. Consumable : the book is over 350 pages but its format makes it easy to consume. Each section, each profile is distinctly marked and written. It can be a pejorative to call something a coffee-table book, but Keith's book is something I would love to display on my coffee-table for the dual purpose of handy reading and referencing while I'm on the couch, watching golf for example. Beautiful : it's a gorgeous, hard-bound book, replete with big, colorful images of courses and people. Again, the type of book that from a pure aesthetic standpoint, would look great on a table at home or the office. With the holidays fast approaching, this book is an exceptional gift for yourself or golf-obsessed loved one. It's the type of book you won't consume in a few sittings, but instead tackle piece by piece overtime, probably as you're watching golf. Hopefully, too, you'll slowly find your knowledge and appreciation for course design expanding!" - No Laying Up