The most expensive golf book of the year - but one to treasure forever

GOLF COURSES: Fairways of the World

By the world’s No 1 golf photographer

DAVID CANNON

Published by Rizzoli International Publications Inc, New York
16 x 12 inches/264 pages/Hardcover with jacket: £115.

Photographer David Cannon began his career in sports photography 25 years ago and is considered the premier golf photographer in the world today.
Having played the game at more than 700 golf courses in over 50 different countries, Cannon photographs with a true golfer’s eye, and his remarkable work is showcased in “Golf Courses: Fairways of the World,” offering an extraordinary window on to some of the world’s most celebrated courses.
This beautiful book highlights stunning panoramic views of more than 80 of the most extraordinary golf courses in the world.

Savour a view from the 11th hole of the incomparable and historic St Andrews’ Old Course bathed in golden afternoon light.

Glimpse giraffes and elephants from any green at Leopard Creek, South Africa.

Vicariously experience Pirate’s Plank, the harrowing 15th hole at Cape Kidnappers, New Zealand, set at the end of the cliff top fairway, surrounded by dramatic 500ft drops to the ocean.

Take in the serene sea view from the signature 18th hole of the very private Seminole golf course in Florida.

“Golf Courses: Fairways of the World" stunningly captures the singular genius and beauty of golf courses. It is a comprehensive collection of the world’s best courses by revered designers, including Donald Ross, Pete Dye and Robert Trent Jones, senior, and such new talent as Steve Smyers and Tom Doak, among many others – all of whom skilfully orchestrate the exceptional union of nature and course design on five continents.
This deluxe, limited-edition volume features over 200 sumptuous colour photographs of courses, some of which have never been photographed or published previously, in full spreads and gatefolds- some measure over 5ft in length – and includes a number print signed by the photographer.
“Golf Courses: Fairways of the World” is being strictly limited to 5,000 copies.

MEET THE AUTHOR
David Cannon is a staff photographer for Getty Images, an official photographer for the R&A, and works directly with the PGA of America, the European and Australian PGA Tours and the LPGA.
His work has frequently appeared in such publications as Sports Illustrated, Golf Digest, Time, Newsweek and all the leading golf magazines.
He has photographed all the legendary golfers in the world from Tiger Woods to Nick Faldo and Jack Nicklaus back to Arnold Palmer. He lives in Sussex.