Understanding the Golf Swing : Today s Leading Proponents of Ernest Jones Swing Principles Presents a Complete System for Better Golf (Paperback)

For the first time in paperback this modern classic of golf instruction by renowned teacher Manuel de la Torre (the 1986 PGA Teacher of the Year and the #11 teacher in America as ranked by the editors of Golf Digest in 2007) presents a simpler approach to the golf swing based on Ernest Jones principles. Understanding the Golf Swing includes information on the philosophy of the golf swing (with emphasis on the development of a true swinging motion) the most thorough analysis of ball flights available and analysis of the principles of special shot play (including sand play pitching chipping putting and playing unusual shots) and the mental side of golf and effective course management. The final chapter offers an organized approach to understanding golf courses and playing conditions. The result is a blend of philosophy and practical advice found in few golf instructional books. Skyhorse Publishing as well as our Sports Publishing imprint is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports–books about baseball pro football college football pro and college basketball hockey or soccer we have a book about your sport or your team. In addition to books on popular team sports we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts including books on running cycling horseback riding swimming tennis martial arts golf camping hiking aviation boating and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.