Lessons in Golf (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Smith, Alex.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330037723 ISBN 13 : 9781330037720

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Sharpen your golf game with classic expert guidance

This edition presents practical instruction on stance, grip, and shot control, plus insights into how different clubs and spins affect ball flight.

Structured for quick learning, it walks you through core principles of approach and short game, then dives into the mechanics of specific shots. You’ll find clear explanations of grip positions, wrist action, and how loft changes spin to shape your around-the-green play. The book also treats the history of golf balls and equipment, showing how innovations changed the game.

• Learn the two fundamental spin types and how to produce them with different clubs
• Master the overlapping grip with the thumb down the shaft for better control
• Explore practical tips for the mashie, niblick, and other irons in the short game
• Understand how equipment ideas, like early rubber-core balls, influenced play

Ideal for curious golfers new to the game or players looking to revisit time‑tested techniques from a celebrated champion.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original forma

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330037723
• ISBN 13: 9781330037720
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 185
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