50 Years of Golfing Wisdom. John Jacobs with Steve Newell [Hardcover]

John Jacobs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2006

John Jacobs is one of golf's all-time great teachers, a true legend of the game who has passed on his words of wisdom to thousands of amateurs as well as to some of the world's greatest players over the last 50 years. Now, for the first time ever, the pick of his collective wisdom has been brought together in one seminal volume. When the likes of Butch Harmon and David Leadbetter heap praise on your methods and credit you with having helped shape the way they learnt their craft and how they applied those teachings, you know that you must be one of the most important and influential figures in the world of golf. Not only a great teacher, John Jacobs was also good enough to play in the Ryder Cup and beat the best in the game. Those who witnessed his memorable victory over Grand Slam winner Gary Player in the final of the South African Matchplay Championship knew they were in the presence of someone special -- a talent that was able to use all his experience as a top-level player and move seamlessly into the world of golf teaching. 50 Years of Golfing Wisdom features all the lessons and advice that made Jacobs the original, and many say still the ultimate, golfing guru. Every department of the game receives the Jacobs treatment -- from the fundamentals of grip and swing, to problem solving and curing your bad shots, to instruction on hitting every shot from the longest drive to the shortest putt, including everything in between. Simple, easy to understand, effective advice on how to maximize your potential and play your best golf -- this may just be the only golf instruction book you'll ever need.

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'As a golf teacher, he is without doubt 'The Master" Jose Maria Olazabal 'John speaks a language that golfers of all abilities can absorb and benefit from' David Leadbetter

About the Author

John Jacobs was born near Lindrick in South Yorkshire. Now in his eighties, he was the founder of the European Tour, Ryder Cup captain in 1979 and 1981, and was awarded an OBE in 1997. He is also co-founder of the John Jacobs Golf Schools in the States. Steve Newell, who collaborated with John Jacobs on this book, is a former instruction editor for Golf World, Europe's premier golf magazine. He has worked with many of the world's leading golfers and coaches on a number of golf books, including Ernie Els and David Leadbetter.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins Willow (May 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0007193939
• ISBN-13: 978-0007193936
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,980,086 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Golf Book, January 6, 2009

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D.E.E. - See all my reviews

This review is from: 50 Years of Golfing Wisdom (Hardcover)

Without a doubt, simply the best golf instructional book I have ever read (even better than Hogan's classic). If you have friends who are true and avid golfers, there is probably no better gift you can give them than perhaps a dozen new Pro-V1s.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More Golfers Will Want to Learn From This Master, June 2, 2006

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This review is from: 50 Years of Golfing Wisdom (Hardcover)

Harmon, Haney, Leadbetter, Nicklaus, Olathabal, etc. know that Jacobs is one of the greatest golf teachers of all time. So, the golfer who is interested in better swing and game will find this collected wisdom both informative and great read.

As said, this is collected from his previous books, both instructional and antecdotal. From either the viewpoint of those who have some of these, or none, this is definitely one of those got to have books for one's golf libraries.

Jacobs is known for bringing simplicity, yet results from his instruction, all tied to his brilliant breakthrough of ball flight.

I love his stories, they are classic and insightful.

His cut away all the unnecessary detail and providing understandable cause and reaction, one gets what one needs for greater golfing results and enjoyment.

Can't recommend this fine tribute to one of golf's all time best instructors, not to mention a fine competitive golfer himself. As Bernard Gallacher was attracted to him was, so should we, he was too busy being hounded for advice rather than honing his own game.