On Learning Golf: A Valuable Guide to Better Golf

by Percy Boomer

Golf has been the subject of so much writing that Percy Boomer is to be congratulated on developing some original thoughts on the popular pastime. Although no game has produced more theories or evoked a greater divergence of opinion as to the methods of its teaching, I believe even the author’s sternest critics will admit that he has achieved a pleasing combination of humour with plenty of good golf sense.It is in no way Percy Boomer’s fault that I have not yet discovered the elusive secret, and it has to be as a disciple of the game and not as a low-handicap player that I recommend On Learning Golf, in the hope that it will help to reduce its readers’ scores and discourage their opponents.

252 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Bob plunkett · Rating 3 out of 5]

its too bad the book was not written better because the golf instruction itself is great but alot of times it gets lost in wandering style og writing

[Mat · Rating 4 out of 5]

British golf Pro at club in France. Knew Ted Ray, Vardon.

Best memories - the definition of a very British word, "brace."

The idea that the duffer walks onto the tee box trying to create a "way" to get to what will be a great golf swing. Perhaps the duffer thinks of part 1 of 3. While, for Percy and great players, they see the beautiful pose/finish. They are visualizing the END of the swing. The duffer sees the means, while the pro sees the end. Percy saw the swing a single thing - unsegmented.

[Drew · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book that Dave Stockton's father used to teach golf including Dave Stockton.
Timeless

[Perry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful golf game book, with terrific insight. Not so much a swing mechanics book, but a storied approach to playing the game.