Lessons in Golf (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alex. Smith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331751305 ISBN 13: 9780331751307

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master proven golf techniques from a legendary pro who helped shape the game.

This classic guide blends clear instruction with the voice of Alex Smith, one of America's greats, to help you improve every part of your game. Learn reliable fundamentals, from grip and stance to wrist action, and discover how spin and club choice affect your shots.

The book lays out practical methods for short and approaching shots, drills to build consistent rhythm, and a grounded view of how different clubs produce different flight and roll. It also shines a light on the sport’s equipment history, tracing the rise of new ball designs and how players adapted to them.

• Step-by-step guidance on grips, stance, and wrist action for solid iron play
• Simple explanations of over and under spin and how loft changes flight
• Practical approach and chip shots using mashie and other irons
• Context on golf ball innovations and their impact on play

Ideal for readers seeking durable, technique-focused instruction from a long‑standing figure in the sport.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331751305
• ISBN 13: 9780331751307
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 183