Sign-In
Cart
Discovering Alex Russell: The Man and His Legacy
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781876498689
Publisher: Ryan Company
Published: Mar 8 2024
Pages: 268
Weight: 1.92
Height: 0.88 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Alex Russell is regarded as perhaps Australia's finest ever home-grown golf course architect. He served as the Australian partner of the famed Scottish architect Dr Alister MacKenzie in the design and construction of the West Course at Royal Melbourne Golf Club, and was solely responsible for the design of Yarra Yarra, Royal Melbourne's East Course, Lake Karrinyup in Perth and Paraparaumu Beach in New Zealand, all highly rated courses. However, he is important to the story of Australian golf for much more than just golf course design as he was a champion golfer, winning the 1924 Australian Open as an amateur, amongst numerous other national and state titles.
Discovering Alex Russell: The Man and his Legacy by Neil Crafter and John Green uses detailed text, period archival photographs, maps and plans to bring together the many threads of Russell's life from his birth as the son of a wealthy Victorian grazier, to his education at Geelong Grammar and Cambridge, and his distinguished service as an artillery officer in the British Army in World War I, finishing the war as a Major in charge of his own battery after recovering from significant injuries caused by an incoming German shell. The book examines Russell's political life and his subsequent service in World War II where he was in charge of repatriating prisoners of war for the Australian Red Cross, together with his family life and the grazing property 'Mawallok' in Victoria's Western District.
Discovering Alex Russell is a handsomely illustrated and detailed biography of a man who did so much for golf in Australia. It is a fascinating way to discover more about Alex Russell the man, his life and his golf courses.
Also from
Crafter, Neil
Also in
Golf
Harvey Penick's Little Red Book: Lessons and Teachings from a Lifetime in Golf
Penick, Harvey
Hardcover
Harvey Penick's Little Red Book: Lessons and Teachings from a Lifetime in Golf
Penick, Harvey
Hardcover
The Little Book of Breaking 80 - How to Shoot in the 70s (Almost) Every Time You Play Golf
Jones, Shane
Paperback
Grounds for Golf: The History, Fundamentals and Joy of Golf Course Design
Shackelford, Geoff
Hardcover
A Course Called Ireland: A Long Walk in Search of a Country, a Pint, and the Next Tee
Coyne, Tom
Paperback
Tommy's Honor: The Story of Old Tom Morris and Young Tom Morris, Golf's Founding Father and Son
Cook, Kevin
Paperback
Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die: Golf Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations
Santella, Chris
Hardcover
Playing from the Rough: A Personal Journey Through America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses
James, Jimmie
Paperback
Golf: A Celebration of the Game (Player Profiles, Quotes, and Anecdotes from on and Off the Course)
Publications International Ltd
Hardcover
Memorial: The Year My Dad and I Stopped Keeping Score - A mental health memoir
Sweeney, Nita
Hardcover
Golf Stroke by Stroke: Learn the Fundamentals, Master Your Technique, and Improve Your Game
Crowell, Brian
Hardcover
Say Yes to Golf with Anyone: A Woman Golfer's Guide to Confidence and Etiquette
Laurent, Tammy Jo
Paperback
The Scoring Edge: Golf's Top Coaches on How to Hit It Farther, Think Smarter, and Score Lower
Walker, Cordie
Paperback
The Golf Bucket List: The Ultimate Guide to the Greatest Courses and Scenic Greens
Lesson, Jeff
Paperback
Phil: The Rip-Roaring (and Unauthorized!) Biography of Golf's Most Colorful Superstar
Shipnuck, Alan
Paperback
Arnold Palmer's Success Lessons: Wisdom on Golf, Business, and Life from the King of Golf
Brewer, Brad
Paperback
Breaking the Slump: How Great Players Survived Their Darkest Moments in Golf-And What You Can Learn from Them
Roberts, Jimmy
Paperback
Everyday Golf Psychology: Practical Advice for Golfers at Every Level: Practical Advice for Golfers at Every Level
Tendler, Jared
Paperback
Every Shot Counts: Using the Revolutionary Strokes Gained Approach to Improve Your Golf Performance and Strategy
Broadie, Mark
Hardcover
Rainmaker: Superagent Hughes Norton and the Money-Grab Explosion of Golf from Tiger to LIV and Beyond
Norton, Hughes
Peper, George
Paperback
Every Shot Must Have a Purpose: How Golf54 Can Make You a Better Player
Marriott, Lynn
Sirak, Ron
Nilsson, Pia
Hardcover
The Elements of Scoring: A Master's Guide to the Art of Scoring Your Best When You're Not Playing Your Best
Couples, Fred
Floyd, Raymond
Paperback
Becoming the Master on the Course and in Life: Wisdom from a Golf Pro and a Meditation Master
Losar, Geshe Yongdong
Moussa, Jesse
Paperback
The Ultimate Golf Trivia Challenge: Over 600 Quiz Questions for Die-Hard Golf Fans
Patton, Hank
Paperback
Together We Roared: Alongside Tiger for His Epic Twelve-Year, Thirteen-Majors Run
Williams, Steve
Priest, Evin
Hardcover
Golf Architecture for Normal People: Sharpening Your Course Design Eye to Make Golf (Slightly) Less Maddening
Shackelford, Geoff
Hardcover
My Life in and Out of the Rough: The Truth Behind All That Bull**** You Think You Know about Me
Daly, John
Paperback
Methods of Early Golf Architecture: The Selected Writings of Alister MacKenzie, H.S. Colt, and A.W. Tillinghast
Tillinghast, A. W.
MacKenzie, Alister
Colt, H. S.
Paperback
The Legendary Caddies of Augusta National: Inside Stories from Golf's Greatest Stage
Clayton, Ward
Paperback
2026 Golf Rules Quiz Book: 365 Real Situations Every Golfer Should Know
Of the Game, For The Love
Paperback
The Golfer's Guide to Pilates: Step-By-Step Exercises to Strengthen Your Game
Clyde, Monica
Paperback
Zokology: Change Your Perspective Not Your Swing--How I Competed and Won on the PGA Tour by Changing the Way I Thought
Zokol, Richard
Paperback
The Stack and Tilt Swing: The Definitive Guide to the Swing That Is Remaking Golf
Bennett, Michael
Plummer, Andy
Hardcover
Lessons from the Best: Holistic Insights, Tips, and Tricks to Improve Your Golf Game
Immelman, Mark
Hardcover
The Tiger Slam: The Inside Story of the Greatest Golf Ever Played (Tiger Woods in 2000-2001)
Cook, Kevin
Hardcover
Alice Cooper, Golf Monster: A Rock 'n' Roller's Life and 12 Steps to Becoming a Golf Addict
Cooper, Alice
Paperback
How to Overcome the Power of the Golf Ball: Approach with Perfection: Learn How to Play Your Best Golf with the Least Amount of Effort, the Lowest Inv
Stephens, Ollen
Cohn, Andrew D.
Hardcover
Walking with Greatness: My Caddie Life on the Tour with Tiger, Fuzzy, Fred, and More
Kerr, Cayce
Both, Andrew
Hardcover
Make Your Next Shot Your Best Shot: The Secret to Playing Great Golf
Rotella, Bob
Schiffman, Roger
Hardcover
The Golfer's Excuse Handbook: Golfertainment for Good and Bad Golfers (Funny Golf Gift for Men and Women)
Taylor, Kurt
Paperback
The Story of the Masters: Drama, Joy and Heartbreak at Golf's Most Iconic Tournament
Barrett, David
Hardcover
American Triumvirate: Sam Snead, Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, and the Modern Age of Golf
Dodson, James
Paperback
And If You Play Golf, You're My Friend: Furthur Reflections of a Grown Caddie
Penick, Harvey
Paperback
The Secret of the Lead Hand: How One Move Controls the Golf Swing and Creates Pure Ball Striking
Thornton, Pancho
Paperback
The Machine: A Hot Team, a Legendary Season, and a Heart-Stopping World Series: The Story of the 1975 Cincinnati Reds
Posnanski, Joe
Paperback
Golf's Majors: From Hagen and Hogan to a Bear and a Tiger, Inside the Game's Most Unforgettable Performances
Player, Gary
Williams, Randy O.
Hardcover
Play Strategic Golf: Course Navigation: How To Position Yourself To Score Like The Pros
Jones, Eric
Paperback
The Making of the Masters: Clifford Roberts, Augusta National, and Golf's Most Prestigious Tournament
Owen, David
Paperback
6 Weeks To Golf Fitness: How to Get Healthy And Fit, And Hit The Ball Further Than Ever!
Davies, Phil
Paperback
The Mysterious Montague: A True Tale of Hollywood, Golf, and Armed Robbery
Montville, Leigh
Paperback
Searching in St. Andrews: Finding the Meaning of Golf During the Game's Most Turbulent Summer
Zak, Sean
Hardcover