By William Quinin (2002). Whenever golf meccas are discussed, you can be sure that Long Island, New York will not be mentioned. But it should be. And the reasons are clear in Americas Linksland: A Century of Long Island Golf, by William Quirin. In size, Long Island is small; it measures a mere 1,200 square miles. In terms of golf history, however, its huge. The first famous golf course in this country, The National Golf Links of America, is located there. Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, the site for the first playing of the U.S. Open, is located there. The site for the 2002 U.S. Open, Bethpage State Parks Black Course, is located there. And the history goes on an on. Carefully researched and beautifully written, Americas Linksland is a heart-felt tribute to one of golfs most historic places. Vintage photos of golf in the early days, and spectacular color photography by L.C. Lambrecht of some of Long Islands best courses, add even more to its appeal.


PROLOGUE: 1. A Brief History of Long Island. 2. Genesis at Shinnecock Hills. 3. East End Neighbors. 4. The Hunt Set Takes Notice. 5. Garden City: A Landmark Course. 6. The North Shore Awakens. 7. A Great Rivalry: Travis vs. Travers. 8. The Epic 1913 U.S. Amateur. 9. The National Golf Links of America. 10. Lido: An Engineering Marvel. 11. Engineers: An Instant Sensation. 12. Birth of the Long Island Golf Association. 13. The Walker Cup: Born on Long Island. 14. Golfs First World Series. 15. The Gold Coast Era. 16. A South Shore Jewel. 17. Bobby Joness First Major. 18. All My Children: The Salisbury Links. 19. The Miami Beach of the North. 20. Golfs First Charge. 21. From Brooklyn to Huntington. 22. Depression Born: Bethpage State Park. 23. Golf in Noreaster: The 1936 U.S. Amateur. 24. The Worlds Fair PGS. 25. The Post War Boom: People and Highways. 26. A Second Life for the Gold Coast Mansions. 27. The Professional Tour Visit. 28. The Recent Shinnecock Opens. 29. New Kids on the Block. 30. From Ragged Monster to the Open. Epilogue. Index.