Synopses & Reviews
Celebrating more than 60 alluring golf holes, Spectacular Golf Pacific Northwest is the first book of its kind on the scenic region, giving golfers diverse perspectives on every featured hole. From high plains desert courses in Oregon to mountain layouts in Washington and Idaho to the breathtakingly beautiful tracks on the Oregon coast, the Pacific Northwest offers a variety of enjoyable, picturesque golf experiences, elegantly displayed in this beautiful coffee table book. The keepsake travel guide features a foreword by Peter Jacobsen and an introduction by PGA Pacific Northwest Section.
About the Author
A 38-year veteran on the PGA TOUR, and a 10-year member of the Champions Tour, Peter Jacobsen has established himself as the unofficial ambassador of golf. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Peter attended the University of Oregon. He is an internationally recognized expert and has served as a commentator on Golf Channel and NBC, among others. Peter represents everything a professional athlete and committed community leader should be. Through the years he has used his talents and status to transcend the game of golf and touch the lives of many. Hes a fierce competitor, consummate entertainer, community leader, passionate executive, and a caring family man. The mission of the Pacific Northwest Section of the Professional Golfers Association of America is to advance section professionals as the leaders in the golf industry by providing them with viable and quality programs, activities, and services, and by promoting the game of golf and the golf professional. The Pacific Northwest Section is one of the 41 geographically separated districts which make up the Professional Golfers Association of America. It provides services for the PGA golf professionals throughout the Northwest. The Pacific Northwest is the largest in the country geographically, and with over 1,100 members, apprentices, and novices, ranks 6th in number of golf professionals. Founded in 2002 by Brian Carabet and John Shand, Dallas-based Panache Partners has quickly established itself as a premier publisher of fine coffee-table books showcasing luxury lifestyle subjects including architecture, interior design, event planning, wine, art, golf, and travel. With more than 100 titles published in each of nine regional series, including the popular Spectacular Wineries and Spectacular Golf series, Panache Partners and its imprint Signature Publishing Group continue to expand their repertoire, increasingly undertaking custom publishing projects and creating a strong presence in the United States as well as in Canada and the UK.