The Master of Putting [Paperback]

George Low (Author), Al Barkow (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1997

Although George Low was one of golf's greatest- and unabashed- hustlers (he once reportedly said, "Show me a millionaire with a bad backswing, and I can have a very pleasant afternoon") he was also one of the best putters the game has ever known. Counselor of putting to Arnold Palmer and his contemporaries, Low was renowned both as a player and a teacher of this most fragile art- the sure putting stroke. In this, his only book, Low reveals the secrets of his amazingly dependable putting technique, addressing stance, grip, tempo, and the other fundamentals that make putts drop. Any golfer, from hacker to tour pro, can benefit from the advice in this rare classic of golf's instructional literature.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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About the Author

George Low was a teacher, club professional, and man-about-golf throughout the United States until his death in 1995 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 84 pages
• Publisher: Burford Books (February 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558215247
• ISBN-13: 978-1558215245
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,542,143 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not Much in Here You Probably Didn't Already Know, April 2, 2004

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S. Meyer "l7s" (SanFrancisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The MASTER OF PUTTING (Hardcover)

I was really disappointed in this one. I was expecting something original and insightful. Instead of revealing some kind of insider knowledge, it was just a re-hash of the basics- stance, grip, stroke, reading greens, equipment, practicing, etc. No different than what you'll find in any basic instruction on putting, and not nearly as comprehensive or intelligent as Dave Stockton's book. In fact, you can get through it about an hour.

The only interesting part was the introduction, which gave a brief biographical account of George Low. His life seems to have been a lot more novel than this book is.

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars America's Guest: Gone, but not forgotten, August 1, 2000

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William F Cooley (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Master of Putting: Classic Secrets of a Putting Legend (Paperback)

The late, great George Low, putter extrordinare, is no longer with us, but his incomparable guide to putting remains as his legacy to all adherents to the adage "Drive for show, putt for dough !".

Low's statement, "I never owned an overcoat", characterizes the man and the legend. As a personal adviser to Palmer, Nicklaus, and countless others, his personal contribution to the winning of many of golf's major championships cannot be estimated, only appreciated.

An extremely interesting book from one of golf's greats, a true American original ! Don't read if you're not interested in improving your scoring !