Our fundraising auction continues featuring an eclectic array of items including collectible books, golf photography and art. Available too, are opportunities to play golf at celebrated courses including US Open and other championship venues.
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The Confidential Guide to Golf by Tom Doak

A hard to find and highly collectible book by an acknowledged genius of golf course design.

A first edition* of one of the most sought after golf books written in the last 25 years

The Confidential Guide to Golf Courses published by Tom Doak has developed a cult status among golfers, for good reason we believe. The book is prized for its honest assessment of various courses around the world. It is tough to get an honest assessment of most golf courses since the articles published by most golf magazines or newspapers are done under the ‘comp’ system.

*Published in 1996 by Sleeping Bear Press in a press run of 12,000 copies. Doak actually self-published three earlier very limited editions which totalled less than 1100 copies.

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Shivas Irons Society Announces An Affiliation with Renowned Golf Landscape Artist Linda Hartough

Steve Cohen, president of the Shivas Irons Society, said, "We are proud and excited for this opportunity. Linda's golf landscapes have been acknowledged as masterworks by collectors and clubs around the world. This is an important step for us toward creating an online gallery of fine art and photography that will represent our long-held intention to be a vehicle for all of the creative arts inspired by the game of golf."

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From Bandon to Bhutan, the Shivas Irons Society provides its members with fun and educational opportunities to play golf with new eyes.  Our local, regional, national and international events attract hundreds of members and their friends each year to play in a spirit of camaraderie and exploration.

In 2009, the Society hosted events such as The Kingdom of Tour of Scotland (St Andrews), Colorado Linksland: The Experience of Ballyneal, The Games of the Links at Bandon Dunes, and The Seamus MacDuff Fall Finale at Pine Hills Country Club and Whistling Straits.

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The Society's new website is rich with content that will deepen your appreciation for the "great gemme."

Learn about upcoming golf events and the latest Society news... read interviews with golf luminaries... and find insightful columns on the game and its history - in our Commentary and Events sections.

Get access to the game's distinctive voices - including content from our award-winning Journal of the Shivas Irons Society.  And find the latest books, gifts, and merchandise at our new Golf Shop.

And be sure to visit the Clubhouse for exclusive, members-only content.

Since 1992 the Shivas Irons Society has provided golfers around the world with a variety of opportunities for community, discovery and transformation through golf.  The Society is open to all who share our love of the game and a respect for golf's deeper dimensions.

Members of the Society receive invitations to special golfing events, stay connected with the like-minded golfers through our worldwide directory, newsletter and online forums, and support numerous educational programs and special projects.

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Golf's New Voice

The award winning Journal of the Shivas Irons Society celebrates classic writers and introduces new talent to enthusiasts who appreciate the world of ideas. In addition to literature, original art has been commissioned to highlight the beauty and mystery of golf. Learn More...

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