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50 Years of Golfing Wisdom [Hardcover]

John Jacobs (Author), Steve Newell (Author)
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May 9, 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 learned 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 Match Play 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 still say, 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 --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

About the Author

John Jacobs, the world-renowned golf coach, was the founder of the European Tour, the European Ryder Cup captain in 1979 and 1981, and was awarded an OBE in 1997. He is also cofounder of the John Jacobs Golf Schools.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 272 pages
  • Publisher: William Morrow (May 9, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0060884762
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060884765
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.7 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,075 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
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.
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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.
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