Books & Writings

Forrest Richardson is the author of two books on golf course architecture. Signed copies are made available to clients and those attending seminars given by Mr. Richardson. To obtain a signed copy, contact the author directly at forrest@golfgroupltd.com.

Titles are available through Amazon.com:
Routing the Golf Course
Bunkers, Pits & Other Hazards

Routing the Golf Course
A reference work surrounding the art of routing golf courses. Routing is the basis for all golf course design. This book covers the history of golf, golf courses, and ultimately looks deep into all of the aspects of routing. Topics covered include site selection, psychology, safety, and presentation of plans. Hardbound, 528-pages.

Bunkers, Pits & Other Hazards
Co-written with Mark K. Fine, this book explores the very essence of golf — hazards. Golf courses without hazards would not be fun, enjoyable or challenging. Hazards represent the most memorable elements to any golf experience. Chapters include a look at the "Top 20 Hazards," philosophies of legendary golf architects, psychological aspects of hazards, restoration and opinions of modern designers. Hardbound, 308 pages with color insert.

Writings by Forrest Richardson
My Addiction to Sand
The Scale of Design
Jack Snyder: His Character
Thoughts on Remodeling
So Many Routings, Not Enough Rubles
Who Invented Golf?
The Importance of Linksland
The Death of Peculiarity
Why the 18-Hole Standard?
Golf Holes: Their Strategy
Golf: My Personal Story
The Flow of Courses
Budgets, Costs & Viability
The Extinct Tree
The Effect of New Equipment
Every Course Needs One
The Concept of Hazards
Reasons for Hazards
Finding a Routing

Speeches & Interviews
Avondale Rotary Club
Senior Golfer Interview
The Toy Boat