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For club golfers, beginners and anyone curious about how golf was taught in its early modern years. For readers who love a champion explaining his craft, from grip and swing to putting, practice and keeping calm.
Che cos’è questo libro
The Complete Golfer is a book of golf instruction by Harry Vardon, first published in 1905. Vardon was born in Jersey and won the Open Championship six times. He also won the United States Open in 1900. By the time he wrote this book, other players studied the way he swung a club, and many copied his grip. He wrote it to set down what he had learned about the game, from the first lesson to the thinking a player needs in a match.
The book combines instruction with stories from Vardon's golfing life. It begins with his childhood in Jersey and his early years in the game. It moves on to the swing, the iron shots, the short game and putting. It also gives advice on practice, temper and the mind, and it closes with golfing reminiscences. You will hear the main lessons in six key points. The first concerns an important foundation of his technique, which is the grip.
In questo riassunto
- 1Start with the grip, and hold lightlyFree
- 2A sound stance prepares the swing
- 3Swing smoothly and never force the ball
- 4Play the irons and approach shots with judgment
- 5Putting is a matter of touch and nerve
- 6Practise well and keep a steady mind
Punto chiave 1 di 6
Start with the grip, and hold lightly
Vardon gives close attention to the grip because every shot depends on how the hands meet the club. His name is tied to the overlapping grip, in which the right little finger rests on the left forefinger. He did not invent the idea, but he used it so well that golfers came to call it the Vardon grip. In the book he argues that the two hands should work as one unit.
He wants both hands to hold the club firmly and share the work. Near the top of the swing, the right palm eases its pressure against the left thumb. The fingers still hold firmly. As the club comes down, the palm and thumb press together again, smoothly and without a jerk.
He also explains why the grip matters for direction. If the hands sit wrongly on the club, the face will meet the ball at the wrong angle, and the player will slice or hook without knowing why. He explains that a sudden change in the right hand's pressure can spoil the stroke. The grip is one of the things a player should check.
For a reader today the lesson is plain and practical. Before you change your swing, look at how you hold the club. Make the hands work together, keep the hold firm, and let the club swing smoothly. Vardon presents this as a habit to build early, because a bad grip becomes harder to change every year.
That’s 1 of 6 key points.
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Questions about Il golfista completo
What is The Complete Golfer about?
It is a golf instruction book by Harry Vardon. It covers the grip, stance, swing, iron play, putting, practice and mental habits, giving the advice of a champion to players who want to improve.
When was The Complete Golfer written?
It was published in 1905, when Vardon was one of the best players in the world. It reflects golf of the early twentieth century, including the change brought by the rubber cored ball.
What is the Vardon grip?
It is the overlapping grip, where the right little finger rests on the left forefinger. Vardon did not invent it, but his success made it the standard hold for many golfers.
Is The Complete Golfer still useful today?
Yes, for basics. Its advice on grip, balance, rhythm, course judgment and staying calm still applies. It does not cover modern clubs, balls or technology, so use it for fundamentals rather than equipment.
Is The Complete Golfer hard to read?
No. It is written in a clear, direct style, with chapters on technique, general advice and golfing memories. A golfer will follow the advice easily.