{"product_id":"good-walks-rediscovering-the-soul-of-golf-at-eighteen-of-the-carolinas-best-courses-unc-press","title":"Good Walks: Rediscovering the Soul of Golf at Eighteen of the Carolinas' Best Courses | UNC Press","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience the Carolinas by Foot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood Walks invites readers to slow down and savor golf through a walking lens. From the fairways to the rough, the slower pace reveals textures often missed from a cart—landscape patterns, subtle grade changes, and the emotional rhythm of a round. This collection pairs evocative photography with thoughtful essays, showcasing how each course becomes more than a layout when experienced on foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross eighteen beloved courses, the book traces a thread from Pinehurst No. 2 to Kiawah Island’s Ocean Course, weaving private clubs, municipal gems, resort layouts, and urban greens into a cohesive portrait of the Carolinas’ golf heritage. The author reflects on legendary course architects, storied tournaments, and the people who shaped these places, inviting readers to connect past and present without rushing the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you’ll experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA celebration of eighteen courses across the Carolinas as seen through a walking perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInsights into design and landscape architecture that emerge when you move along the terrain on foot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePersonal storytelling that links founders, tournaments, and regional traditions to modern-day play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScenes from iconic locations and newer classics alike, including Pinehurst No. 2 and Kiawah Island’s Ocean Course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA balance of traditional reverence and contemporary views, inviting a slower, more observant reading experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes these courses special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVaried terrains and coastal to inland landscapes captured through full-color photography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNarratives that reveal how design decisions shape the feel of a round from start to finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA sense of golf history and regional identity threaded through each essay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAccessible storytelling for golf enthusiasts, travel readers, and architecture lovers alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the book notes golf’s historical appeal of walking and endurance, it presents walking not as a guarantee of outcome but as a different way to engage with the game’s beauty, culture, and craft. Good Walks offers a thoughtful invitation to slow down, observe, and imagine how these remarkable courses might be enjoyed—foot by foot, turn by turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is Good Walks about?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: A celebration of eighteen Carolina golf courses told through walking essays and full-color photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Who would enjoy this book?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Golf enthusiasts, architecture and landscape lovers, and travelers who savor thoughtful, scenic storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"University of North Carolina Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53081232113775,"sku":"1469662868","price":39.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/7354\/2767\/files\/unc-press-good-walks-course-on-foot.jpg?v=1778584041","url":"https:\/\/golfavero.com\/products\/good-walks-rediscovering-the-soul-of-golf-at-eighteen-of-the-carolinas-best-courses-unc-press","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}