Golf's Timeless Truths...55
Wisdom Spanning The Decades
While many things change in golf, it is interesting to find those that are ever-constant.
I have just completed reading John Dunn's (golf instructor) book written in 1916.
Here are excerpts that have stood the test of time:
--"The real energy comes from the big, strong leg and back muscles [golfer's core] and the arms are little more than connecting links to the rods [club]."
--"...you cannot put power into the golfing stroke unless your body balance is perfect."
--"The human mind can concentrate beautifully if you give it one thing [during the swing]."
--"A common theme to every crack player [low handicapper] is balance."
--"I may as well point out just here that there is no real, no essential difference in the full swing with the wood and with iron."
--"The ball should be just a trifle to the left of your center [when you center on the club the ball will be a trifle left]."
--"If you feel that the distance is a little bit more than you can comfortably manage with an easy swing, take a more powerful club; don't attempt to get that little extra by using more strength."
--"...but most people make golf difficult by trying to learn alone... The occasional word of advice from the instructor is a case of 'prevention better than cure'."
--"Expect to improve and you will improve, but remember the old saying nihil sine labore" [there is nothing without labor].
--"Bad golf is often an error of the mind."
Bottom Line: Take heed of these words of wisdom, and include them in your approach to your game. You’ll benefit from each one.
Each Thursday we’ll bring you a helpful insight.
Swing to the Target,
Ed
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