The Inspired Intermedia digital book collection
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Spectacular Golf Pacific Northwest is a fascinating look at the most interesting, challenging, historic, and scenic golf holes in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The region's natural beauty alone is enough to draw travelers from around the world, and its renowned golf courses certainly sweeten the incentive for golfers new and experienced. Filled with vibrant photographs that offer panoramic views, the book is written in an approachable tone that suits beginners, engages seasoned golfers, and delights even those who have never picked up a club. All of the holes featured within were nominated by golf pros as the best their courses have to offer. You'll find an equal mix of par 3s, par 4s, and par 5s that have captivated golfers of all skill levels for decades. Each hole is introduced through a play-by-play of how to be successful so that you have an inkling of what to expect long before your tee time. Whether looking to be surrounded by mountain ranges or dreaming of ocean views, you will enjoy this informative tour of some of the best golf holes in the Pacific Northwest. You're invited to see and learn about notable holes from courses as historic as Seattle Golf Club where Bobby Jones and President William Howard Taft played and Jack Nicklaus helped the U.S. win a Walker Cup. Also included are modern-day wonders like Chambers Bay, the unlikely yet celebrated home of the 2015 U.S. Open. The Northwest has a compelling range of geography and climate, from the fir-lined fairways at Sahalee, site of the 1998 PGA Championship, to the dramatic high-desert landscape of Tetherow. Idaho embraces the beauty of Lake Coeur d'Alene with one of the most photographed holes in the world, the par 3 floating green that requires boat access. Ben Hogan played in a Ryder Cup at Portland Golf Club and Tiger Woods won a U.S. Junior championship across town at Waverley. There are courses as historic as Gearhart on the Oregon Coast and as new as Wine Valley in the wheat fields of Walla Walla and White Horse, a ferry ride from Seattle. Whatever level of golfer you are or hope to be, the phenomenal courses and holes presented in Spectacular Golf Pacific Northwest promise to provide sheer entertainment, valuable insight, and ideas to inspire future travel plans.