Bobby Jones Biography

From: The Rights and Wrongs of Golf, by Bobby Jones, [New York?], A.G. Spalding, c1935 – Born Atlanta, Georgia, Jones is remembered as the epitome of golfing talent. Only Jack Nicklaus can … Continue reading

Bobby Jones Chronology

From: The Rights and Wrongs of Golf, by Bobby Jones, [New York?], A.G. Spalding, c1935 – The Major Events in the Golf Life of Bobby Jones 1911-Age 9 Won junior championship cup … Continue reading

On the Correct Grip

From: The Rights and Wrongs of Golf, by Bobby Jones, [New York?], A.G. Spalding, c1935 – Holding Club Correctly First Requisite for Golf GRIP MUST HOLD CLUB SECURELY YET NOT PRODUCE TENSION … Continue reading

Stance and Swing

From: The Rights and Wrongs of Golf, by Bobby Jones, [New York?], A.G. Spalding, c1935 – Keynote of Address — Ease, Comfort, Relaxation Keep Ball Forward . . . Toes Turned Slightly … Continue reading

Extended Left Arm Requisite of Good Form

From: The Rights and Wrongs of Golf, by Bobby Jones, [New York?], A.G. Spalding, c1935 – Good form in any physical activity must be valued in terms of efficiency. The efficiency of … Continue reading

Keep Right Arm Subdued in Golf Stroke

From: The Rights and Wrongs of Golf, by Bobby Jones, [New York?], A.G. Spalding, c1935 –   Renders Assistance in Raising Club Only When Left Has Been Pushed Out to Full Extension … Continue reading

Correct Handling of Body Weight in Swing

From: The Rights and Wrongs of Golf, by Bobby Jones, [New York?], A.G. Spalding, c1935 – Player Should Be in Position on Backswing to Move into His Stroke Instead of Falling Away … Continue reading

Three Movements That Bring Club to Good Position

From: The Rights and Wrongs of Golf, by Bobby Jones, [New York?], A.G. Spalding, c1935 – At Top of Swing Demonstrates Simplicity of Wrist Action in Stroke There is a way in … Continue reading

A Critical Point in Golf Stroke

From: The Rights and Wrongs of Golf, by Bobby Jones, [New York?], A.G. Spalding, c1935 – Change in Direction, in Backswing Blends Into Downswing Up to this point we have been concerned … Continue reading

Fault of Throwing the Clubhead

From: The Rights and Wrongs of Golf, by Bobby Jones, [New York?], A.G. Spalding, c1935 – By showing first what ought not to be done, I am hopeful that the average golfer … Continue reading