Practical Golf

In Practical Golf, world-renowned teacher John Jacobs presents a simple, sound way to an improved game, no matter the skill level. Distilling his unrivaled knowledge of golf into clear, practical instruction, Jacobs shows how to develop a consistent swing, improve mental attitude, achieve superior results from the rough, cure a slice in five minutes, get greater distance, and much more. For decades, this book has helped golfers lower handicaps and better enjoy the game, making it one of the best ever.

1. Striking the Ball

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(96)

Introduction

13

(10)

First, understand what you are trying to do

13

(3)

Learn -- and never forget -- golf's basic "geometry"

16

(4)

Should you SWING, or move from position to position?

20

(3)

The Swing

23

(32)

Your grip determines how you play

23

(5)

Set up so you can swing the club on target

28

(7)

Know the "shape" your swing should have -- and why

35

(6)

How to start back "square"

41

(1)

If you build a sound backswing

41

(4)

...your through-swing will be a reflex action

45

(3)

"Timing" -- or coordinating clubhead and body action

48

(1)

Ladies, you CAN hit it farther!

49

(6)

Fundamentals of Swing Movement

55

(10)

Every star swings FLUIDLY

55

(1)

Whatever your method, your arms must SWING

55

(5)

The legs lead the through-swing

60

(5)

The Short Game

65

(12)

Mental pictures must come first

65

(1)

Cause and effect in chipping and pitching

65

(7)

Putting: "see" the line and STRIKE the ball

72

(5)

Trouble

77

(12)

Ways out of rough stuff

77

(3)

How to play the three basic bunker shots

80

(3)

Coping with slopes

83

(6)

The Major Faults

89

(10)

You can stop slicing forever in five minutes!

89

(4)

Help for hookers -- and pullers who think they're hookers

93

(3)

If you top shots, your swing is too "steep"

96

(1)

"Fat" shots start at address

97

(2)

How--and what--to Practise

99

(4)

Getting Clubs That Fit Your Game

103

(6)

2. Playing the Game

109

(18)

Your attitude is all-important

109

(3)

The art of competing

112

(2)

Specific strategies to cut your score

114

(5)

Beating the weather

119

(1)

Tournament golf -- an insight

120

(7)

3. More Practical Golf

127

Read the books -- but forget the cliches

127

(4)

What style of grip is best for you?

131

(1)

Should you swing "flat" or "upright"?

131

(3)

Try "two turns and a swish"

134

(1)

Hip action -- a critical shot-"shaper"

134

(2)

Why you slice with your driver but pull with your lofted clubs

136

(1)

How my own swing "feels"

136

(4)

Getting more distance

140

(1)

How to get the maximum fun from golf for the minimum effort

140

(4)

A final word of advice

144

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