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Almanac Book Extract: ‘The Golf Courses of Vern Morcom’ – Toby Cumming

Toby Cumming’s latest book ‘The golf courses of Vern Morcom’ is an insightful look into the many different holes and greens shaped by the course architect. Enjoy an excerpt from the book, where Toby discusses a course comprised of Morcom’s best holes.

Almanac Book Review: ‘The Golf Courses of Vern Morcom’ – Toby Cumming

Peter Baulderstone reviews Toby Cumming’s book, ‘The golf courses of Vern Morcom’, the story of one of Australia’s most influential golf course architects.

Almanac Golf: Toby Cumming and ‘The golf courses of Vern Morcom’

Toby Cumming played his early golf at Anglesea. He became interested in the course’s architect, Vern Morcom, and went looking for Vern and his influence. This piece tells the tale of his involvement in golf and why he researched and wrote this book. [Terrific piece – JTH]

Almanac Golf: New Book Release – ‘The golf courses of Vern Morcom’ by Toby Cumming

Toby Cumming has published a new golf book ‘The Golf Courses of Vern Morcom’, the story of one of Australia’s most influential golf course architects.

Almanac Books: New and Recent Releases reviewed on the Footy Almanac

Looking for a gift for someone special at Christmas? Over the past year or so the Footy Almanac has reviewed many books and has compiled a list for your consideration. Perhaps that special gift is on the list.

Almanac Music: Rare Dylan Covers – Aussie Style

Karl Dubravs has created an incredible list of Aussie cover versions off Dylan songs in his continuing series.

Preliminary Final – Collingwood v GWS: Enjoying the moment (Floreat Pica Society)

Frank Taylor volunteered to report on Collingwood’s Preliminary Final for the Floreat Pica Society – before the 2023 season even started. Here it is. With an extra dash of correspondence read out recently on ABC local radio.

Almanac Classics: And a marathon came calling…

When David Downer’s life hit a few speed bumps, he started running. Those 20 minute runs eventually increased, leading to life as a marathon runner. This is a fantastic tale of a man with a healthy addiction. The full story of the journey of the marathon runner. Originally published in August, David’s epic is both incredible and inspirational, a story even more poignant today. [This the first in a series of ‘Paddy Suggests’. Paddy Grindlay is making his way through the Almanac archives and picking out some of his favourite pieces. Look out for some classics Thanks Paddy, Ed]