The Art of Putting

by Willie Park Jr., Paul Lawrie (Foreword by), Walter Stephen (Editor)

Overview

The Art of Putting, first published in 1920, was the 'how to' book of its time. With fascinating insights into golf then and now, it has become a collectors' item. The tips and techniques from the nineteenth century golf master give a comprehensive guide to how to play and improve your short game in whichever century. It is a great gift for golf enthusiasts!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781905222667
Publisher:	Luath Press Limited
Publication date:	05/01/2007
Pages:	53
Product dimensions:	4.41(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.24(d)

About the Author

Willie Park was the epitome of the Victorian entrepreneur. Besides being the champion golfer of his time, he took the game of golf to the world in a number of ways. He participated in challenge matches and demonstrations in Britain, Western Europe and North America, and designed, made and sold both clubs and balls in the main cities of Britain and North America. By laying out over 160 golf courses, Willie Park Junior made the game popular in Britain, Western Europe and North America. Always on the move, he wore himself out by continually making his presence felt in two continents and died in 1925 at the age of 61.

Table of Contents

Foreword     ix
Introduction     xi
Preface to the First Edition     1
The Man who can Putt is a Match for Anyone     3
About the Putter     15
About the Ball     19
About the Grip     21
About the Stance     23
For Long Putts     23
For Short Putts     23
Study of the Grass and Speed of a Green     25
To play a Long Putt     27
Study of the Line     29
Hitting the Ball     31
To play a Short Putt     35
To play a Sidehill Putt     39
To play an Uphill Putt     41
To play a Downhill Putt     43
Straight     43
Side of Hill     45
Cupped Lies     47
About Practice     49