{"product_id":"fifty-places-to-play-golf-before-you-die-golf-experts-share-the-worlds-greatest-destinations-9781584794745","title":"Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die: Golf Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stunning, in-depth guide to fifty of the world's greatest golf courses, selected by people deeply connected to the sport.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e There's an incredible similarity between the mechanics of a fly cast and the swing of a golf club. Perhaps that's why Chris Santella, author of \u003ci\u003eFifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die\u003c\/i\u003e, can be found on the links when he's not on the stream. With \u003ci\u003eFifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die\u003c\/i\u003e, Santella gives voice to his other sporting passion, interviewing 50 people intimately connected to the sport about some of their favorite courses around the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For both passionate golfers and armchair travelers, this gorgeous full-color book presents the world's greatest golf venues, the personal favorites of renowned players, course architects, and other experts in the sport. From Ballyliffin, Ireland's northernmost course, whose rumpled fairways wander along the North Sea in the shadows of Glashedy Rock, to New Zealand's Cape Kidnappers, perched atop dramatic cliffs some 500 feet above the ocean, the book's beautiful photographs capture the architecture, noteworthy holes, location, and ambiance that make these courses standouts for ardent golfers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A brief history of each course, an experiential account-filled with local color from the person recommending the venue, and trip-planning advice provide adventurous readers with all the information they need to chip and putt their way around the globe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Interviews with golfing experts such as Nick Faldo and Christie Kerr (pro golfers), Pete Dye and Tom Doak (course architects), and Brian McCallen (editor and author), as well as beautiful, vibrant photography, bring each location to life. \u003ci\u003eFifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die\u003c\/i\u003e makes golfing accessible with easy-to-follow advice, enthralling anecdotes, and inspiration for your next trip. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Santella \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of 21 books, including 17 titles in the Fifty Places series. Based in Portland, Oregon, \u003ci\u003eBiking with Grandma\u003c\/i\u003e is his first picture book. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Abrams Image","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50894603387154,"sku":"9781584794745","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4e98c6d5-eb95-4827-989f-5d9896caff2d.jpg?v=1738255089","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/fifty-places-to-play-golf-before-you-die-golf-experts-share-the-worlds-greatest-destinations-9781584794745","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}