Advanced golf : or, hints and instruction for progressive players
Braid, James, 1870-19501908
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James Braid was born in Earlsferry in Fife in 1870. He won the Open Championship five times and was a reknowned golf course architect. This volume gives advice for the advanced golfer and includes information about golf course design and playing in championships. The end chapters include some biographical details about the authors early life and golfing career.
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Imprint:
London : Methuen & Co., 1908.
Collation:
xi, 322 p., : illus., photos., ; 22 cm.
Contents:
IntroductoryThe selection and effect of wooden clubsThe selection and effect of iron clubsLong drivingIntentional pulling and slicingDirect winds and wet weatherAbnormal stancesDifficulties through the greenVariations in the short gamePutting strokesProblems on the putting greenSystems of practiceHints and ideasMatch and medal playThe science of the strokeThe planning of coursesThe character and placing of teeing grounds, bunkers and putting greensOn playing the championship coursesSome personal mattersChampionship experiencesIndex.
Dewey class:
796.352
Language:
English
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BRN:
3439274