The Secret Home of Golf: The Authorized History of King-Collins Golf and the Creation of Sweetens Cove - Hardcover

by Jim Hartsell (Author), Rob Collins (Foreword by)

Discover the unlikely story of Sweetens Cove, a hidden gem in Tennessee golf.

In a small town where dreams seemed impossible, Rob Collins, a struggling golf course architect, and a determined local businessman, Bob Thomas, joined forces to create something extraordinary. The Secret Home of Golf unveils the captivating journey of how Sweetens Cove Golf Club, a humble 9-hole course nestled in rural Tennessee, defied all odds to become a top-rated modern course.

This is more than just a golf story; it's an inspiring tale of perseverance, community, and the magic that happens when passion meets determination. Perfect for golf enthusiasts, architecture aficionados, and anyone who loves an underdog story. The Secret Home of Golf reveals how a dream refused to die, leading to one of golf's greatest success stories. Will their determination be enough to keep the course alive?

Author Biography

Jim Hartsell is a native and lifelong resident of Alabama. A registered architect, he has worked on the design of projects for the University of Alabama, Jacksonville State University, University of Georgia, and University of Florida. Golf writing and Scottish links golf are his true passions, and he has made many trips to Scotland to study its lesser-known courses. He has written extensively on golf in Scotland for The Links Diary, The Golfers Journal, and NoLayingUp.com.

Hartsell is the author of The Secret Home of Golf (2021) and When Revelation Comes (2022), which was a finalist for the USGA's Herbert Warren Wind Award.