WEAKNESS IN GOLF SHOTS
Tommy Armour, generally acknowledged as one of the greatest iron players in the golfing world, maintains that many missed shots are caused through failure to keep the left leg straight and rigid during the follow through. Players should hit against this leg. If it weakens, becomes limp and buckles under, naturally there is no support, and almost anything can happen. He states that the ball should not be picked off the ground cleanly. The player should make sure that the club head hits through the ball. The blow should be a downward one, and an effort should be made to make the blade follow along the ground for a few’ inches after contact has been made. No attempt to try to loft the ball should be made. The club head is lofted for this purpose, and will take care of the
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLII, Issue 20587, 28 November 1936, Page 16 (Supplement)
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145WEAKNESS IN GOLF SHOTS Timaru Herald, Volume CXLII, Issue 20587, 28 November 1936, Page 16 (Supplement)
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