Swing the Clubhead

by Ernest Jones

The First Book about my theories of teaching golf was written in 1920. This one is the third. The 32 intervening years have convinced me more than ever that golf is easy to learn once you properly understand and have fixed in your mind the fundamental principle of the swing. There is only one cataegorical imperative in golf, and that is to hit the ball. There are no minor absolutes. The above quotation from Sir Walter Simpson's remarkable book is, from cause to effect, golf. Learn it, understand it and, if you are a beginner, you are on the right road to good golfing. If you are a more expert player snared int he complexities of attempting to remember at one and the same time the stiff left arm, head down, braced leg, right arm pressed to side, etc., etc., you are started on the road to escape from that Minotaur's labyright of confusion. We feel Mr. Jones' theories are among the most thought-provoking ever placed before golf professionals.

126 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

Ernest Jones (1887-1965) was renowned for his accomplishments in teaching many famous professional golfers as well as amateurs. He tutored Virginia Van Wie for many years, including during her stretch of three consecutive U.S. Women's Amateur Championships from 1932-34. He also worked with Glenna Collett Vare, Lawson Little, and other top players of the era.

Reviews

[Matt Bird · Rating 5 out of 5]

The title tells the story........but Ernest sets the tone ........I read this to start each golf season.

[Biff · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book was copywrited in 1937 and is written in English of that era, which is a joy to read. Mr. Jones advocates an effortless full golf swing, and he is critical of teaching methods that advocate positioning the club at various spots in the swing. It is an interesting alternative to today's golf instruction methods.

[Daniel Tomei · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting to read about how the swing was viewed such a long time ago. I tailed off at the end a bit as it continuously kept unpacking the same idea. Regardless, great teaching and important concepts for golfers of all levels.

[Hugh Laybourn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Focused challenge to learn to swing.

[Ed · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read that supposed to have helped many golfers. Focuses on the ‘mental’ side of golf, not offering any techniques for golfers to utilize.

[Kathryn]

keep thinking about it, even years later. Need to find it again and finish it. I wasn't ready yet to appreciate it.