Classic Golf Links of England, Scotland | Seaside Golf Guide by Pelican Publishing

Discover the Seaside Power of British Links

Set along windswept coasts and dramatic clifflines, this guide invites you to imagining the bite of salt air on your skin and the thrill of a well-placed drive toward a gleaming green. Seventy-five greens await along the famed shores of England, Scotland, and Ireland, where historic courses bend to the elements and reward thoughtful play as much as distance.

From famed caresses of St Andrews to the storied dunes near Ballybunion and the rugged shores around Muirfield, the book traces the landscape that has hosted championship events and shaped amateur pursuits for generations. Readers will encounter a curated tour of seaside links, each with its own character—from deceptive carries to treacherous bunkers—set against the ever-changing backdrop of sea and sky.

What makes this guide special

• Seventy-five greens presented with context, history, and a sense of place
• Inclusive coverage of iconic venues such as St Andrews, Royal St George's, Formby, Ballybunion, and Muirfield
• Historical notes on designers and the pros who set course records

Inside the pages

• Scorecards for most holes to help plan rounds
• Maps that orient you to coastal terrain and gallery-worthy vistas
• Color photography by Brian Morgan that captures scale, light, and mood
• Helpful hints that illuminate strategy, club selection, and course management
• Concise course histories, anecdotes about design choices, and tournament context

Photographic journey

Brian Morgan’s award-winning images accompany every destination, offering a visual log of the greens, fairways, and sea-breeze drama that define seaside links. Morgan’s work has appeared in golf journals across the Atlantic and in multiple exhibitions, lending a timeless look to this travel-companion style guide.

Who should read this

• Traveling golfers planning a coastal itinerary around Britain and Ireland
• Golf enthusiasts who enjoy historical context paired with striking photography
• Fans seeking a richly photographed reference that informs and inspires

Product note

• Used Book in Good Condition