Description
Book SynopsisThe first history of Minnesota’s celebrated golf clubs and courses, including rarely seen photographs and long-lost details about the game’s most famous architects
Trade Review"A great addition to the written history of golf in Minnesota and one that every true golfer will want in the library." —Reed K. Mackenzie, former president of the United States Golf Association
"Rick Shefchik brings to life the visionaries, architects, and personalities that built our classic courses and forever shaped the game we love. Minnesota is known nationally for the quality of our golf courses and this is a must for anyone who loves the history and traditions of Minnesota golf." —Tom Ryan, Executive Director & COO, Minnesota Golf Association
Table of ContentsContents
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Farms to Fairways
1. The Wellspring
The Town & Country Club (1893)
2. Cradle of Championships
The Minikahda Club (1898)
The Godfather: C. T. Jaffray (1865–1956)
3. Lake Superior Gem
Northland Country Club (1899)
4. Crossroads of History
Interlachen Country Club (1911)
5. Sailors and Golfers
White Bear Yacht Club (1912)
The Unsung Hero: Tom Vardon
Minnesota’s Bobby Jones: Harrison R. “Jimmy” Johnston
6. Ross Shows His Stuff
Woodhill Country Club (1915)
7. The Players’ Club
Minneapolis Golf Club (1916)
8. Rising from the Ashes
Golden Valley Golf and Country Club (1916)
9. Tillie’s Gift
Rochester Golf & Country Club (1915)
10. Raynor Comes to Minnesota
Somerset Country Club (1920)
11. The Professors’ Legacy
Midland Hills Country Club (1921)
University of Minnesota Golf Course (1916)
12. No Longer a Rich Man’s Game
Municipal Golf (1916–34)
The Mayor of Bronzeville: Jimmie Slemmons
13. Jewish Golf
Oak Ridge Country Club (1920)
Hillcrest Country Club (1921)
14. Bring the Family
Edina Country Club (1923)
15 Spreading the Game
Southview Country Club (1921)
Stillwater Country Club (1925)
Minnesota Valley Country Club (1925)
Mendakota Country Club (1926)
16. The PGA Arrives
Keller Golf Course (1929)
17. James J. Hill’s Retreat
North Oaks Golf Club (1951)
18. Golf’s World Stage
Hazeltine National Golf Club (1962)
Afterword. The Modern Classics: Golf’s Last Building Boom
National Tournaments in Minnesota
Illustration Credits
Index
