<p>Scotland's Golf in Days of Steam is a travel book with a difference. Transporting the reader to a bygone era, it tells the remarkable story of how the railways came to play such a vital role in the development of golf in Scotland. The burgeoning railways, eager to promote Scotland as a veritable golfer's paradise, built lavish hotels, designed stunning golf courses and one company even went so far as to provide a clubhouse. The heroes of this world include Tom Morris (father and son), Macdonald Smith, George Duncan and Joyce Wethered among others. Through anecdote and recollection Ian Nader recaptures the romance and style of the period; journey with him as he investigates the legacy left by the railways at courses such as Brora, Gleneagles, Nairn, St Andrews, Tain, Turnberry, Western Gailes and many more; encompassing some of the most awe-inspiring golfing greens in Scotland.</p>

Scotland's Golf in Days of Steam: A Selective History of the Impact of the Railways on Golf

Sports & Outdoors

Nalder, Ian

Golf

Scottish Cultural Press

Golf & the Railway Connection tells the fascinating story of how the railways came to influence the development of golf. Recapturing high drama on some of the most stunning courses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Golf & the Railway Connection will transport you to a world of steam trains and plus-fours. Insights into legendary golfers include James Braid, Harold Hilton, Walter Hagan, Bobby Jones, Bobby Locke, Henry Cotton, Sam King, Fred Daly and Dai Rees. With up-to-date descriptions of each course, this is a compelling book that will appeal to golf and rail enthusiasts alike.   Through anecdote and recollection, Ian Nalder recaptures the romance and style of the period. Journey with him as he investigates the legacy left by the railways at some of the most enthralling courses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.  Encompasses some of the most awe-inspiring greens in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Golf and the Railway Connection

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Nalder, Ian. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by Nalder, Ian

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Nalder, Ian. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Scotland's Golf in Days of Steam: A Selective History of the Impact of the Railways on Golf

Golf and the Railway Connection