To the Nines: Iconic Nine-Hole Golf Course Stories | Sports Media Group

Discover the roots of the game

To the Nines invites readers to explore fourteen historic nine-hole layouts across the country, weaving together design stories, historical anecdotes, and travel-inspired moments on compact courses. The book renders golf’s smaller gems with a storyteller’s rhythm, inviting you to picture wind-swept greens, timber-clad clubhouses, and the tactile sensation of a well-struck shot on a tidy fairway. This edition is a Used Book in Good Condition, ready for an engaging reading journey.

What you’ll discover

• Fourteen historic nine-hole layouts, each with a distinct sense of place and history.
• Profiles of designers and eras, highlighting how course architecture shaped the experience of a round.
• Atmospheric vignettes around Fenwick and Hepburn’s connection to the course, plus notes on Prairie Dunes, Rolling Rock, and other landmarks.
• Perspective on how a nine-hole design can rival the impact of larger-scale layouts in its own right.

Reading and planning ideas

• Plan golf-focused trips around preserved layouts and regional character, guided by real-world settings.
• Share architectural notes and course profiles with friends to spark discussion and curiosity.

Whether you’re new to the topic or a longtime fan of golf architecture, To the Nines offers a thoughtful, tasteful tour through a facet of the game that often flies under the radar. The stories are grounded in concrete places and dates, giving readers a sense of time, place, and continuity—without overpromising outcomes. It’s a book that invites contemplation, conversation, and a renewed interest in the roots of the game.