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How to Play Your Best Golf All the Time [Paperback]

Tommy Armour (Author)
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Release Date: May 1 1995
Tommy Armour's classic How to Play Your Best Golf All the Time provides timeless golf instruction on the following subjects:

* How to learn your best golf

* What can your best golf be?

* Taking you to the lesson tee

* How your clubs can help you

* The grip holds your swing together

* How to get ready to swing

* Footwork, the foundation of best golf

* The art of hitting with the hands

* The waggle, preliminary swing in miniature

* The pause that means good timing

* Assembling your game in good order

* Saving strokes with simple approach shots

* The fascinating, frustrating philosophy of putting

* The simple routine of an orderly golf shot

These classic bits of advice are accompanied by over four dozen two-color illustrations.

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Harvey Penick Tommy Armour had a big bearing on my life and teaching -- I have used much of his wisdom, teaching and playing.

Jack Nicklaus Tommy Armour earned even more fame as a teacher than his fine playing record won for him. I'm not surprised that this book is one of the game's all-time best-sellers.

About the Author

Born In Edinburgh, Scotland, and educated at the University there, like all British boys of his generation Tommy Armour left school to fight in the First World War.

He joined the Royal Scots as a machine gunner and later became an officer in the then new branch of the service, the Tanks Corps. While serving with the tanks he was caught in a mustard gas attack and lost his eyesight, but later he regained sight in his right eye.

The winner of many amateur golf events in Europe as well as the French Open, Armour came to the United States soon after the war ended and turned professional in 1925. In 1927 he won the U.S. Open Championship and the Canadian Open. Subsequently he went on to win every major championship: the British Open; the P.G.A.; the Western; the Metropolitan; and too many cash-prize tournaments to attempt to list.

In 1929 he took over the post of golf professional at the Boca Raton Club, in Florida, where over the next quarter of a century his instruction ranged prom teaching duffers how to break 100 to brushing up the games of the top tournament professionals when they couldn't iron out their own difficulties. Armour always claimed that the instructional part of his golf career was the best -- the part he enjoyed the most.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very dated but still worthwhile Jan 6 2003
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Bear in mind that this is a book originally published in the 1950s. It's widely regarded as an all-time classic, but it's now very dated. Armour was an excellent player (one of the great iron players of all time) and a superb teacher, but some of his theories are no longer in vogue. I can tell you that way back in the early 1960s this book, through Armour's focus on the hip turn, transformed me literally overnight from a beginner who sliced the ball to someone who has fought a hook for the last 40 years. I bought this updated edition strictly for its sentimental value, and I wouldn't foist it on someone who was serious about achieving his or maximum potential because a GREAT deal has been learned about the golf swing since this was written (and today's equipment demands a different sort of swing anyway). However, if you've played for awhile and just can't seem to get the hang of the golf swing, this book is so straightforward that it may be just what you need. You'll end up looking like Julius Boros rather than Tiger Woods, but odds are that'll be a major improvement if you're now shooting over 85. Armour was a transplanted Scot who was very eloquent, and this book is a pleasure to read for that reason alone. Some of his most basic wisdom ("THINK WHAT TO DO -- that's concentration in golf") still sticks with me every time I play. A ROUND OF GOLF WITH TOMMY ARMOUR, in which he steers his 90-shooting friend around the course in 79 by making him play within his limitations, is also excellent.
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5.0 out of 5 stars If you only read two golf books Feb 20 2002
By Rod Allison
Format:Paperback
This book is an excellent follow-up to Ben Hogan's Five Lessons. Hogan covering the backround theory in more detail and Armour emphasizing the practical application.

There are differences opinion: Hogan wants the hands to act as a unit while Armour says to whack the ball with your right hand. But they agree on much more than they disagree, and Armour explains how, through basic footwork and other simple measures, you can be sure you are swinging correctly. Armour also goes into more detail about specific shots such as chipping, pitching or driving.

Theory, then applcation. You can't go wrong if you read Hogan and Armour back to back, in that order.

Hit 'em straight.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book but not to start out with Jan 23 2002
By scott_from_dallas
Format:Paperback
Other reviewers have sung the praises of this book, and I won't throw water on that. However, if you are a new golfer thinking this book will give you some magic secrets, you may be disappointed. I'm not saying it can't help, but to get the most out of the book, you need to have had some lessons and some familiarity with golf, including your swing. If you don't know what a spine angle is, or what the slot is, go take a class or get private lessons, and THEN buy this book. It's analysis on the mental game and playing the course is great and probably isn't taught too well in lessons. THAT's where this book shines.
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5.0 out of 5 stars only book you need
This book is the Hemingway version of golf instruction. All the useless info is edited out and every word is carefully chosen. Simple and complex at the same time. Read more
Published on Jun 14 2001
4.0 out of 5 stars Not to be bundled
This very good little book is absolutely not to be bundled with Hogan's books. I'm sorry, but Armour's instruction is way beyond Hogan. Read more
Published on Mar 13 2001
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Complement to Hogan�s Work
This is a helpful instructional book that could easily be bundled with Hogan's Five Lessons. Where Hogan's text is meticulously precise in its depiction of the mechanics of the... Read more
Published on Sep 11 2000 by J. Hardy IV
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book for the Occasional Golfer
I must echo the sentiments of the other reviewers...this is the only golf instructional book recreational players will ever need. Read more
Published on Jun 18 2000 by Robert Aldrich
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding example of teaching
I only get out to play golf once or twice a year. I carry this book in my golf bag; Two days ago when I started to play, my shots were erratic. Read more
Published on Jun 30 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic golf instruction
This book, along with Hogan's 'Five Lessions,' contains classic golf instruction that provides the basis for a great golf game. Forget all those golf magazines. Read more
Published on May 26 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars The only golf instructional worth reading.
How to Play Your Best Golf All the Time, by Tommy Armour is the single most comprehensive golf instructional text bound together in a concise and elegant fashion. Read more
Published on Dec 10 1998
5.0 out of 5 stars The only golf instructional worth reading.
How to Play Your Best Golf All the Time, by Tommy Armour is the single most comprehensive golf instructional text bound together in a concise and elegant fashion. Read more
Published on Dec 10 1998
5.0 out of 5 stars The Basics Work!
I've taken several courses in college, listened to every piece of advice on the range, and had my swing analyzed on videotape. Read more
Published on Oct 16 1998 by Joel Tomaneng (jtomaneng@ibm.net)
5.0 out of 5 stars IT'S WRONG BUT IT'S RIGHT
IN THE FIRST COUPLE OF PAGES IN THIS BOOK IT SAYS , AFTER READING THIS BOOK YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GO OUT AND TAKE 15 STROKES OFF YOUR GOLF GAME. Read more
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