Travis was a prolific writer who wrote extensively on a variety of golf topics, and was published in the leading sports magazines of the time. His first book, "Practical Golf", published in 1901, received rave reviews from "The New York Times" (6/14/1901) for its depth, thoroughness, and clarity as a reference book. "Practical Golf" dealt with a variety of topics, including golfing techniques, golf equipment, construction of golf courses, the design and placement of hazards, rules of golf, and conduct of golf competitions. His chapter on "Handicapping" was first published in the July 1901 issue of "Golf", and described as ""the authoritative treatise on handicapping" "of its era. A second book, "The Art of Putting", was released in 1904.