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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
National Golf Links of America
A montage of the celebrated Long Island golf course designed by Charles Blair Macdonald.
Golf course architect Bill Coore provides an overview of the Sand Hills Golf Club in NE.
Architect David McLay Kidd talks about his design of the first course at Bandon Dunes, OR.
Many of the golfers in the program talk about the camaraderie of playing the game.
Jack Nicklaus on the Future of Golf
Champion golfer and course designer Jack Nicklaus talks about challenges facing the game.
Extended Interview with Tom Doak
Golf course architect Tom Doak talks about how he got started and his early influences.
Some of the people who appear in the program discuss how they got started playing golf.
Jack Nicklaus On Golf Course Architecture
Champion golfer Jack Nicklaus talks about his approach to designing golf courses.
A montage of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, the collection of five courses in southern Oregon.
A montage of Shadow Creek, the $40 million golf course in Las Vegas designed by Tom Fazio.
Interview with Pete and Alice Dye
Legendary course architects Pete and Alice Dye talk about their career and life together.
GOLF’S GRAND DESIGN examines the history and role of golf course architecture in America.
