Fig. i. - A brassie and driver that with each other. One is small-headed, the other large-headed, and the lies are different. Don't allow them in the same bag ...... 22

Fig. 2. - A complete set of clubs. Left to right: driver, brassie, spoon, driving iron, midiron, mashie, niblick, putter . . . . . .25

Fig. 3. - The clubs that will start you upon your golfing career. Unless you wish to look and feel real jaunty, these are plenty. Left to right: spoon, midiron, mashie, putter . . . .26

Fig. 4. - In case you are instinctively susceptible to balance, this test will tell you some of the secrets of club balance ...... 27

Fig. 5. - One of these clubs is yours - but only one. The three lies of wooden clubs; upright, medium, and flat.......28

Fig. 6. - A brassie and driver that thoroughly agree with each other. Same length shaft, same sized head ........ 29

Fig. 7. - First position in the pivot exercise. This corresponds to the golf address .... 35

Fig. 8. - Second position in the pivot exercise. The top of the swing ....... 37

Fig. 9. - Third position in the pivot exercise. Finish of the swing ....... 39

Fig. 10. - First movement in the balance exercise . . 41

Fig. ii. - Second movement in the balance exercise. 43

Fig. 12. - Third movement in the balance exercise . . 45

Fig. 13. - The V or natural grip. Just as if you were grasping a baseball bat . . . . .51

Fig. 14. - The overlapping or Vardon grip. Note little finger of right hand overlapping forefinger of left........52

Fig. 15. - Correct lie of club across fingers. Remember that club head is resting on ground . . 57

Fig. 16. - The club should lie diagonally across fingers of left hand, not straight across ... 58

Fig. 17. - One reason why golf comes easy for tennis players. The back-hand tennis stroke and back swing in golf have much in common ■ • • 59

Fig. 18. - Fingers of the left hand should be well hidden . 60

Fig. 19. - Addressing the ball with the natural grip . 62

Fig. 20. - The square stance. The line of the toes is parallel with the flight of the ball .... 70

Fig. 21. - The open stance. In this case the right foot is advanced slightly before the left ... "J2

Fig. 22. - Feet too close together. Result: topped ball . 79

Fig. 23. - Feet too wide apart. Result: hitting the ground. 81

Fig. 24. - Gauging correct distance from ball. The minimum and not the playing position ... 82

Fig. 25. - Gauging correct distance from ball. The maximum distance but not to be played . . 83

Fig. 26. - Gauging correct distance from ball. Half-way between minimum and maximum. The correct playing position ...... 84

Fig. 27. - Incorrect: rolling the forearms too soon . . 91

Fig. 28. - Rolling the forearms correctly ... 92

Fig. 29. - It is a mistake to hold left arm doubled up and hands close to head as above • • • 93

Fig. 30. - Left arm position shown above is too straight and rigid.......94

Fig. 31. - Correct position of the left arm. It should be neither too straight nor too much bent . . 97

Fig. 32. - Right arm is way up too far and body is off balance 99

Fig. 33. - The club as a pendulum. One of the first principles of how a golf ball is swept off the tee . 107

Fig. 34. - Getting the knack of the swing without hitting the ball.......no

Fig. 35. - Making the correct way a habit: the "shaving the mat" exercise ... . . .112

Fig. 36. - In this case the toe of the club is turned too much and the right elbow is raked up too far . . 119

Fig. 37. - Two common faults are shown here. Left arm is doubled up and head of the club is not turned enough . . . . . . .121

Fig. 38. - Driving off in an indoor golf school. A door mat serves as an excellent tee . . . .123

Fig. 39. - The putting green of an indoor golf school . . 124

Fig. 40. - Where a beginner will learn golf more quickly than on the links. A practice cage of cheap and simple construction . .125

Fig. 41. - Wrong. When only a half a swing is wanted, there is a common tendency to swing back too far........126

Fig. 42. - Correct: How a half swing should look at the top. 128

Fig. 43. - Top of the three-quarter swing . . . . 135

Fig. 44. - Finish of the three-quarter swing . . .136

Fig. 45. - Second position in the mallet exercise. Imagine you are about to drive a peg into the ground . 138

Fig. 46. - An instantaneous snapshot showing correct position at top of the swing . . . 139

Fig. 47. - The correct finish of a full iron shot . . . 140

Fig. 48. - Wrong. Head has moved off centre and thrown whole body out of balance . . . .146

Fig. 49. - Correct. Head is dead centre as at address and in perfect balance . . . . .148

Fig. 50. - Turning the heel too far at top of swing. This throws one off balance . . . .149

Fig. 51. - The correct distance to turn heel at top of swing. 151

Fig. 52. - It is wholly natural golf when all muscles of the body from toes to eyes move together in one direction ....... 161

Fig. 53. - The grip of this club shaft is of generous diameter. One is not tempted to grip hard in order to get a purchase ....... 164

Fig. 54. - An old cure for looking up too soon; keeping eyes fixed on spot from which ball has flown. Although unnatural, there is no harm in trying it now and then but don't allow it to become a habit.......171

Fig. 55. - A cure for topping. Crumple up a piece of paper and lay it behind the ball. Drive the paper. You will hit the ball fair and square . 173

Fig. 56. - Sometime examine the dotted round stamp made by the concussion of the ball. It is nearly as large as a half-dollar piece. See that your club head is large enough to accommodate it . . 174

Fig. 57. - The wrong way to finish the swing. Shoulders should be on same plane from address to finish. 175

Fig. 58. - The address of a mashie shot. Note height of shoulder above, and in the photo which follows 176

Fig. 59. - Finish of a mashie shot. Shoulder is same height as at address . . . . 177

Fig. 60. - A cure for raising up. If the back swing is correct, the space between head and horizontal club will remain as shown in address . .182

Fig. 61. - See preceding photo. The above is what often happens. The golfer has raised up and knows it when head meets club . . . 183

Fig. 62. - The body should pivot on a dead centre throughout the entire swing. Club held vertically in photo represents centre line at address. The golfer has swayed to the right and is off balance 185

Fig. 63. - In this case the golfer has pivoted on a dead centre as noted by position of club to the rear . .186

Fig. 64. - If heeling the ball is your fault, try addressing it with the toe of the club . '. .189

Fig. 65. - Turning the club head is a common way to spoil a mashie shot. Club shown at the right has a turned face; that to the left is correct . 190

Fig. 66. - Showing a number of golfing faults. Several different sets of muscles in the body are in active conflict with each other . . . 199

Fig. 67. - A demonstration of the common fault of mistiming. The hub and rim of the wheel fail to travel together . . . . . .201

Fig. 68. - Correct timing. The hub and rim spin in harmony ........ 202

Fig. 69. - A grip that will slice the ball .... 208

Fig. 70. - A grip that will hook the ball .... 209

Fig. 71. - The sheer's left-hand grip .... 210

Fig. 72. - The puller's left-hand grip . . . .211

Fig. 73. - Finish of a slice . . . .213

Fig. 74. - Finish of a hook . . . . . .214

Fig. 75. - The way to finish without slicing or hooking . 216

Fig. 76. - A cure for heeling. Drive the near ball without disturbing the other ..... 223

Fig. 77. - Keeping down the elbow by the aid of a handkerchief in the armpit ..... 225

Fig. 78. - Hit both balls on the same shot. This will make you follow through ..... 227

Fig. 79. - Good putting practice. Lay about a half dozen balls around the cup ..... 233

Fig. 80. - Military stance. Heels together, legs straight, toes parallel with line of hole, and head directly over ball ....... 235

Fig. 81. - Orthodox stance. Right foot is advanced, right shoulder depressed and greater part of body weight is on the right leg .... 237

Fig. 82. - Crouching stance. Much like orthodox stance, except that right arm rests on leg and club is held short ....... 239