Book excerpt: With unparalleled accuracy and technical mastery governing fine art, Jane Hixson has captured the beauty and challenges of Donald Ross's masterpiece in a never-been-done before portrayal of Pinehurst No. 2. No other single artist has ever painted all 18 holes. Paintings are beautifully reproduced and keyed to Ross's original course layout. The artist/author also shares the day-to-day evolution of one painting from blank page to finished painting. A national award-winning landscape and seascape pastelist and golfer herself. she capsules a hole-by-hole interpretation and reflections of her 8 1/2 month-long painting journey. She sought the best views artistically with an eye for what challenges the golfer. The Forward was written by the owner of Pinehurst Resort.