| Letter | Category |
|---|---|
| F | Feasibility: the nuts and bolts of how and why someone determines to build a golf course, and where |
| D | Design: the actual design process and related topics |
| C | Construction: how the golf course is built |
| M | Maintenance: turf grow-in and upkeep, together with a historical look at outdated methods |
| H | History: insights into the past that impacted on course design, including events and people involved |
| P | Personalities: in-depth, up-close and personal information concerning people important to golf and course architecture |
| T | Travel: information for guiding the golf traveler to golf experiences |
| Number | Meaning |
| 1 | Of some value |
| 2 | Good information, but not profound |
| 3 | Valuable information |
| 4 | Very important reference |
| 5 | A definitive source |