Ernest Jones' Swing the Clubhead [Paperback]

Ernest Jones (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 2004

The teachings of Ernest Jones are of a distant generation, yet no one with the possible exception of Percy Boomer, has such an influence on modern day golf instruction. Jones is quoted in countless magazine articles, and golf instruction books by well known players and teachers, including Jack Nicklaus, and Gary McCord. McCord, most well known for his humor in golf broadcasts, is a very intelligent and serious student of the golf swing. In his book Golf for Dummies, McCord lists Swing the Clubhead as one of his Top Ten Golf Books.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"... incredible ability to convey to the reader the feel of a centrifugal motion in a golf swing." -- Golf Digest

"Swing The Clubhead" is the key thought for producing a sound and repeating golf swing. -- ErnestJones.net

This book is our NUMBER ONE recommendation for players at all levels. -- golflearning.com

From the Publisher

Publisher's Note: This book is not "Swing the Clubhead and Cut Your Golf Score," by Ernest Jones and David Eisenberg, Copyright 1952. It is a revised and retitled version of an earlier Ernest Jones' work titled, "Swinging Into Golf." It is not our intent to devalue the collector editions of earlier Jones' books, but to make his teachings available for all golfers at a reasonable price. With the death of Ernest Jones, his life's work was slowly becoming extinct to all except book collectors. We believe Ernest Jones devoted his life and published his books to help golfers improve their game - NOT FOR BOOK COLLECTORS TO IMPROVE THEIR BANK ACCOUNT! -John Hall Publisher Skylane Publishing

Product Details

• Paperback: 126 pages
• Publisher: Skylane Publishing (May 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976017407
• ISBN-13: 978-0976017400
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #387,400 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's clear to me now...modern golf instruction = $$ wasted, July 20, 2006

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Anthony W. Brown (Miamisburg, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ernest Jones' Swing the Clubhead (Paperback)

What does my title to this review mean? Well, my journey to find the correct way to swing the club (like many of you) has taken me on many different paths over the years. From reading Hogan's 5 lessons book, to surfing the endless sea of internet information (blogs, forums, etc.), I've seen and tried it all. I've become so frustrated with how to swing the club correctly - as Hogan said, "lost in a labyrinth of my own making". The proper "positions" in the swing sequence (which everyone seems to have differing opinions about) drive me nuts and confuse me and others I'm sure. Then I come across this book; basically because it was about the only thing I hadn't read! There is a frustratingly easy drill in this book that I want to share here. Jones uses the example of a pocketknife tied to the end of a hankerchief to illustrate a pendulum motion. The knife builds speed as it travels along the swing arc. The thing is, DON"T STOP THERE! People just read it and move on thinking "ok, makes sense, but that doesn't help me physically swing my golf club" - WRONG! I took an old shoestring and tied my car keys to the end and tried to swing it like I would a club. The results were surprisingly disasterous; I would swing it back and then when trying to swing it forward, the string would go slack and the keys would either drop to the ground (due to too much slack in the string) or would swing back and almost hit my legs. After initially getting frustrated by this, I kept at it and started swinging it more delicatly and thought less about my body motion and more about getting those keys to swing smoothly (until about eye level) backward and forward. After a few more tries I mastered swinging with the string staying taught back and through, back and through...it felt much more natural and freeflowing than my initial attempts. I "felt" like I was swaying a bit, but that's what it took to keep the weight swinging and the string staying taught.
I next grabbed my driver and pretended it was the same simple device..making sure I retained that delicate, gentle feel. Still felt really good and repeatable. I went out the next day and shot an 84, and I normally shoot in the low to mid 90's. My shots were straight and distance was better than ever...AND I wasn't thinking nearly as much. Absolutely amazing! You've got to trust me, this book is easy to understand and really exploits the current-day theories and how they target people like you and me. They have a great revenue model: Adults, particularly men, thrive on details and information. They keep throwing us more "swing secrets" and gadgets and we keep asking for more - when does it end? Swings come in all shapes and sizes - stop chasing that "perfect swing" and go back to the true roots of the golf swing...swing that clubhead!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In defense of the Jones' method, October 11, 2005

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No Nonsense (Bakersfield, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ernest Jones' Swing the Clubhead (Paperback)

This review is in response to another reviewer's comments that this book, 1937 copyright edition, is not any different than the later 1952 copyright edition republished by Golf Digest, and, that it is a beginners book and one needs to go further than the techniques and principles advocated by Jones in order to develop a sound golf swing. Said reviewer needs to go back and read both books again. Although the 1937 edition adequately describes the Jones' theory and is recommended, the 1952 edition is a rewrite which incorporates the results of another 15 years of instruction experience by Jones. A discerning reader will find it to be better organized and more thorough, particulary the chapter on obstacles to the swing. As far as the reviewer's comments that one needs to go further, this person has missed the whole point of the Jones' technique. When I was first introduced to "Swing the Clubheas" I was told that "if it is not in there, you don't need to know it." Today, more than 20 years later, I teach via the Jones' method and can say that if one truly applies oneself, all that needs be done in the swing will be done; you need do nothing else but "swing the clubhead." A true understanding of the technique, however, is not obtained by a casual reading of the book and an impotent effort to understand and apply the idea; it requires some time and a sincere effort. Fine wine is not produced by crushing some grapes and dumping them into a vat for ten minutes. It takes time to mature. The Jones' technique is infallible and complete if diligently applied, and, if it is not in there, you truly don't need to know it.

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Classic Book Scam!!!!!, October 18, 2004

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R. Addeo "Disciple of Ernest Jones" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ernest Jones' Swing the Clubhead (Paperback)

The publisher represents this book as being Ernest Jones' Swing the Clubhead, but this is a blatant lie! This is a reprint of another Ernest Jones book entitled, Swinging Into Golf. Swinging Into Golf is also a great book but is not as well known or sought after. So why not tell the truth? This is not Ernest Jones' Swing the Clubhead and I am disappointed that it is being advertised as such. Skylane Publishing scores a triple bogey!!!