Photoscape Publishing is pleased to announce that our 192-page full colour coffee table book featuring Stanley Thompson golf courses is now available for purchase.
Year after year when you scan the list of Canada’s top 100 golf courses, it’s amazing to note that a half century after his death, Stanley Thompson still has more courses on the list than any other golf course architect. Even more astounding is the fact that of the top 10 courses, Thompson accounts as the creator for four…twice as many as the next in line! The captivating stories and spectacular pictures in The Golf Courses of Stanley Thompson help to provide an insight into the methods, techniques and fascinating life of this remarkable genius.
This hardcover book is the first high-quality retrospective of Stanley Thompson golf courses. The list of twenty five featured clubs includes; St. Georges, Highland Links, Jasper Park, Banff Springs, Capilano and Westmount. Each course is showcased in a six-page layout featuring stories by noted Canadian golf writers and showcases the panoramic photography of Mike Bell. In addition, the book feature a series of eleven 2-page mini-essays on the eccentricities of Thompson and the timelessness of his work contributed by noted industry writers. The book will be a must have for any true golf aficionado’s library.
Books are available for purchase at participating Stanley Thompson golf courses or by going online at www.photoscape.ca/book.htm. For volume purchases please email cara@photoscape.ca or call 416 623 0405 and speak with Cara Ong.