Introduction

The new bloom of indigenous flowers on the Sandbelt is an exciting time of the year. It signifies the approaching summer of golf in Melbourne, Australia. A six month stretch of unrivalled golfing conditions. An opportunity to accomplish personal bests on the golf course and a space to solidify friendships in the spike bar. A worthy time to take stock of the fortunes found in the game of golf.

The Spring of 2022 was a significant one in my lifetime. It had been 3 years since I was last able to see the Epacris impressa bloom at Kingston Heath. Stripped of the privilege and opportunity to stretch the legs on the golf course, something I will never take for granted again. To not dwell on the past, the latest season of spring brings new growth and exciting opportunities to venture beyond my 5km radius of Melbourne.

Volume One is a handful of images taken on my iphone over the last 12 months. Observations of golf from around the world and questions of what is good golf design?