Photographer David Cannon began his career in sports photography twenty-five years ago, and is considered the premier golf photographer in the world. Having played at more than seven hundred golf courses in over fifty countries, David photographs with a true golfer's eye, and his remarkable work is showcased in Golf Courses: Fairways of the World, and extraordinary window in to some of the world's most celebrated courses. This book highlights more than 80 of the most spectacular courses in the world: savor a view of St. Andrews from the 11th hole at dawn; glimpse African wildlife including giraffes and elephants from any green at Leopard Creek, South Africa; experience the intimidating 15th hole at Cape Kidnappers, New Zealand, appropriately called "Pirate's Plank," its green surrounded by 500-foot drops to the ocean; take in the serene sea view from the signature 18th hold of the exclusive Seminole Golf Course, Florida. Golf Courses collects many of the world's best courses by revered designers--including Donald Ross, Pete Dye, and Tobert Trent Jones, Sr., and such new talent as Steve Smyers and Tom Doak-- all of whom skillfully apply the exceptional union of nature and course design. This book features over two hundred sumptuous color photographs in full spreads and gatefolds. Golf Courses: Fairways of the World stunningly captures the singular genius and beauty of golf course landscapes and their varied characteristics, now available in this handy souvenier edition.
