Links to the Past: The Hidden History on Texas Golf Courses (Swaim-Paup Sports Series, sponsored by James C. '74 & Debra Parchman Swaim and T. Edgar '74 & Nancy Paup)
Brand: Texas A&M University Press
Categories: Books, History, Americas



Dimensions: 5.9 x 0.8 x 9.1 inches
Language: English
ISBN-10: 162349642X
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Print length: 288 pages
Publication date: August 30, 2018
ISBN-13: 978-1623496425
Part of series: Swaim-Paup Sports Series, sponsored by James C. '74 & Debra Parchman Swaim and T. Edgar '74 & Nancy Paup
subtitle: Hardcover – August 30, 2018
author: Dan K. Utley Stanley O. Graves
review: Editorial Reviews Review “I found in reading Links To The Past a fascinating, fresh presentation of Texas courses that continue to be popular with golfers around the state. What is most interesting is the direct link to what happened historically upon and around these sites. This is a completely different way to look into legendary stories of Texas as they intertwine with the rich history of Texas golf.” —Ben Crenshaw, Two-time Masters Champion and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame -- Ben Crenshaw “Ever so skillfully, Dan Utley with Stan Graves tells the stories of past events that transpired where today modern Texans play golf. They place these present-day manicured courses into the context of both earlier and recent history. The stories of recent golfers are as intriguing as those of the prehistoric hunters and cowboys who preceded them."—T. Lindsay Baker, Author of Gangster Tour of Texas -- T. Lindsay Baker “Lone Star linksters chase golf balls across courses that cross the Butterfield Trail at El Paso, the Presidio San Saba ruins at Menard, and the Plum Creek Battlefield at Lockhart. Authors Utley and Stanley have provided an innovative, informative, and delightful reading experience.”—Bill O'Neal, State Historian of Texas -- Bill O'Neal “An authoritative account of Texas lands that have been used historically and today for golf courses—from Lockhart to Lajitas and from San Felipe to San Saba—. . . a rich view of US and Texas history that will persuade readers to visit these places.” — Cynthia Brandimarte, Texas State Parks Historian -- Cynthia Brandimarte “a compelling reminder that the record of “what happened here” can be amazingly enduring as well as fleeting and incomplete. Utley and Graves bring their deep knowledge of Texas places to share the stories of these locations, tracing geology, paleontology, topography, personalities, and sport in a lively mix of history that introduces the reader to new ways of seeing the familiar. For those that golf and for those that don’t, keep a copy of Links to the Past handy as you drive Texas. You will find yourself reaching for it often.” —Lynn Denton, Director, Public History Program, Texas State University -- Lynn Denton About the Author DAN K. UTLEY, coauthor of History Ahead: Stories beyond the Texas Roadside Markers , Echoes of Glory: Historic Military Sites across Texas , and other books, formerly served as chief historian of the Texas Historical Commission. He is now chief historian for the Center for Texas Public History at Texas State University in San Marcos. STANLEY O. GRAVES, FAIA, is a preservation architect and senior principal with the Architexas firm in Austin. He previously served as director of the architecture division and deputy state historic preservation officer for the Texas Historical Commission.