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Examine the history of American golf course architecture and the relationship between golfers and courses. 8/3/2012
Aired: 08/02/12
Golf's Grand Design - Preview
Golf course architect Bill Coore provides an overview of the Sand Hills Golf Club in NE.
National Golf Links of America
A montage of the celebrated Long Island golf course designed by Charles Blair Macdonald.
Many of the golfers in the program talk about the camaraderie of playing the game.
Architect David McLay Kidd talks about his design of the first course at Bandon Dunes, OR.
Jack Nicklaus On Golf Course Architecture
Champion golfer Jack Nicklaus talks about his approach to designing golf courses.
A montage of Pinehurst No. 2, the North Carolina golf course designed by Donald Ross.
Interview with Pete and Alice Dye
Legendary course architects Pete and Alice Dye talk about their career and life together.
A montage of Shadow Creek, the $40 million golf course in Las Vegas designed by Tom Fazio.
A montage of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, the collection of five courses in southern Oregon.
GOLF’S GRAND DESIGN examines the history and role of golf course architecture in America.
Extended Interview with Tom Doak
Golf course architect Tom Doak talks about how he got started and his early influences.
Jack Nicklaus on the Future of Golf
Champion golfer and course designer Jack Nicklaus talks about challenges facing the game.
