Front matter
GOLF
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Preface
This book is intended as a reminder of the principal points to study in the science of the game. It is greatly condensed, and in order that it may be accurate, tech¬ nical terms are used. Also the sciences Geometry, Anatomy, Mechanics, Dynamics and Psychology are used to show proof and reason for my theories.
The subject matter of this book is the text by which all instructors teach at the Seymour Dunn Golf School at Lake Placid, X. Y.
GOLF
ORTHODOXY OF STYLE
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Copyright 1922 by Seymour Dunn All rights reserved
Book One
Published by SEYMOUR DUNN Lake Placid, N. Y.
U. S. A.
GOLF
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DUNN
BOOK 1 Page
Dedication .
Frontispiece (Seymour Dunn) .
Author’s Genealogy .
Preface..
A Simple Introduction to the Game.
Explanation of the Game.
Pegs on Which to Hang Your Golf Thoughts.
Preliminary Analysis of the Golf Swing.
Summary of Preliminary Analysis.
MECHANICAL LAWS OF THE GOLF SWING Order of Movements—How to Become Consistently Accurate
FUNDAMENTAL 1—Maintain a Steady Swing Center.
“ 2—Maintain a'Proper Swing Radius.
“ 3—Keep Proper Oblique Plane of Swing ....
“ 4—Guide Club Thru Proper Swung Parallel. .
“ 5—Strike with Square Impact.
Summary of the Mechanics of the Golf Swing.
Simple Summary of Swung Control.
Faults Resulting from Mechanical Errors of Swung.
Topping .
Skying .
Slicing .
Hooking .
Digging and Sclaffing.
Socketing .
Combination of Errors.
Conflicting Errors.
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Book 2
DYNAMIC LAWS OF THE GOLF STROKE How to Get the Greatest Distance of Which You are Capable
Page
More Pegs on Which to Hang Your Golf Thoughts. 82
FUNDAMENTAL 6—Hip Action ... 83
“ 7—Shoulder Action . 87
“ 8—Arm Action. 91
“ 9—Wrist Action . 97
The sag of the wrists. 102
FUNDAMENTAL 10—Order of Dynamics of Stroke. 105
“ 11—Concentration of Power. 113
“ 12—Transmission of Power. 115
“ 13—Consistency of Stroke. 117
Simple Summary of the Power of the Stroke. 119
Summary of the Mechanics and Dynamics of the Golf Stroke .... 120
Book 3 Golf Psychology 7
How to Make the Utmost Use of Your Golf Mental Faculties .... 121
FUNDAMENTAL 14—Psychology of Learning the Swing. 123
“ 15—Psychology of Producing the Shot. 125
“ 16—Psychology of Keeping the Eye on the
“ 17—Psychology of Proper Aim Taking .... 131
“ 18—Proper Attitude of Mind Toward the
Game . 133
“ 19—Psychologically Correct Way to Correct
“ 20—Perseverance . 137
Summary of Golf Psychology. 138
Final Tabulation of all Golf Fundamentals. 141
General Summary of the Golf Swing. 142
Conclusion Regarding the Golf Swing. 143 li
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