Morrisons grip, while considered odd by most today, has some very good anatomy analysis built in. Throughout the book, morrison stresses this swing key, a new way to better golf by alex morrison. The reason why many players slice is because they either do not have strong hands or they fail to use their hand strength at the critical moment when the power of the stroke is to be transmitted to the ball. Want to get hold of your own copy of the book better golf without practice by alex j morrison. Morrison simon and schuster new york wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. Morrison wrote two books that are now out of print. Of course we should also do our best to answer the original post. A new way to better golf by william heinemann ltd london, england and better golf without practice by alex j. Morrison good condition a great gift for any golfer to add to his collection.
Dec 09, 2012 morrison is mentioned in bob hopes confessions of a hooker. His students include henry picard who taught jack grout. But in doing this book with matt rudy golf digest writer, i discovered my dad largely learned the game from alex morrison who wrote a book in 1940 called better golf without practice. Picard began passing along secrets shared with him by one of the most respected golf theorists of the day, alex morrison. Morrison felt that golf was 90% mental, 8% physical, and 2% mechanical. March 29, 1934 the basic principles of the morrison plan are all here, more concretely stated, and with sufficient illustration and specific instruction to serve for the man who had no. He shows you how great golfers of that time played the game. Morrison sorry bampot i have not read the book so cannot assist you. Morrison and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Dave stockton, top golf instructor for the champions, pga. Alex morrison canadian forces officer born 1941, former officer of the canadian forces. A new way to better golf by alex morrison find it in the.
The game of golf is surrounded by more misstatements and misconceptions than any other form of human curiosity. Golf channel lead analyst brandel chamblee will be releasing a book in spring 2016 to help golfers hone in on the swing secrets of some of the. Advanced ball striking view topic power golf dedication. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
He traces nicklaus footwork from the teachings of alex morrison, who. Find a new way to better golf by morrison, alex j at biblio. Im going to have a closer look at mr morrison s thoughts as well as contributing my own about the subject in is feel important in golf part two. We havent gotten to this one yet but were on the case. His instruction is cristal clear,more easy to adhere to than most of todays teaching. Golf 5 must do simple principles for every golf shot you hit duration. Five minutes in an easy chair, mentally rehearsing the morrison keys, which afford you a successful swing, will improve your game more than weeks of hipswiveling on the practice ground with a blank mind. My goal in this video is to show you why the proper golf setup he.
You can subscribe to my email list here to make sure you get it. Morrison was one of four brothers who were all golf professionals in the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. The williamwood golf club centenary by alex morrison. Doing so, he says, will insure that the correct muscles are used at the. Join facebook to connect with alex morrison and others you may know. Jan 01, 2018 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. A new way to better golf alex j morrison 1946 hardback book. Two photos are 2 12 x 4 and two are 2x3 they are in great shape and all have notes on the back as to placement in the book and credit to alex morrison. Funny thing, my dad never allowed me to read golf magazines or golf books. My lifelong love affair with golf, first 100 years. The center of the body, the shoulders, arms and hands must arrive at a certain point opposite the ball at the same time and since one member has a greater distance than the other to travel, the various members must move at a speed in proportion to their distance from the hub. The book that he is referring to is ben hogans five lessons golf. Bobby jones, having read alex morrisons teachings, said, i am convinced that this is.
A new way to better golf alex j morrison 1946 hardback book 22nd printing. Gail studied concepts from alex morrison, a teacher famous for working with golf legends henry picard, ben hogan, and sam snead. One hundred years ago, the innovative teacher alex morrison wrote that slow motion video had made it very clear to him etc and his student. Throughout the book, morrison stresses this swing key, imploring the reader to start the swing with the chin pointed at a spot behind the ball and to keep it there until the swing is complete. Why brandel chamblees book hit the sweet spot reason 1. Better golf without practice 1940 edition open library. A new way to better golf alex j morrison 1946 hardback. Morrison golf instructor to jack grout, henry pickard, bing crosby, bob hope from the book better golf without practice 1940.
Morrison, world renown golf instructor and author of the best selling a new way to better golf, is the first to suggest and write a book on visualization as a key concept in golf instruction. Matching feel and real creating new distance explosion golf. Any number of players have devoted enough thought, time, and practice to become reasonably good, if they had only started out with an accurate conception of what to do. Just follow the morrison keys strictly and your performance will improve. He commented he could say everything there was to say about golf swing on three sheets of paper. Morrison is mentioned in bob hopes confessions of a hooker. Alex morrison was a star golfer between 1910 and 1940. A new way to better golf by alex j morrison abebooks. Jan 16, 20 picard began passing along secrets shared with him by one of the most respected golf theorists of the day, alex morrison. We strive to present a readerfriendly digital text version of each story. Through the great game of golf, jack grouts son, dick, and.
Doing so, he says, will insure that the correct muscles are used at. Morrison s grip, while considered odd by most today, has some very good anatomy analysis built in. Henry picard,bobby jones,walter hagen,sam snead,ralph gudahl,byron nelson,gene sarazen, johnny revolta. Just follow the morrison keys strictly and your performance will. You might be able to find a used but quite expensive copy here. Picard had been under the aegis of the west coast swing doctor since the summer of 1935. Jack grouts acceptance speech posthumous golf magazines world golf teachers hall of fame delivered on january 25, at the grand hyatt hotel in orlando, florida. Notice the putter is the world famous george low wizard 600 which nicklaus used to win sixteen of his eighteen majors. His other book called better golf without practice contained. I remember once asking henry to team with me and lets write a book. March 29, 1934 the basic principles of the morrison plan are all here, more concretely stated, and with sufficient illustration and specific instruction to serve for the man who had no time to absorb the intricacies of the earlier book.
Doing so, he says, will insure that the correct muscles are used at the correct times throughout the golf swing. Given that the clubs design makes it tend to rotate, the grip morrison uses not only limits rotation, but also makes lag much, much easier to maintain. He was an alex morrison disciple through and through. His students include henry picard who taught jack grout who was jack nicklauss enduring coach and mentor. The starting pitchers include arrieta, lance lynn, alex cobb, rickey nolasco. Alex morrison arm and hand backswing bend better golf better players bobby jones byron nelson chin back clarence budington. His other book called better golf without practice contained instruction on visualization techniques. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
Mar 09, 2015 golf channel lead analyst brandel chamblee will be releasing a book in spring 2016 to help golfers hone in on the swing secrets of some of the games greatest golfers. Morrison s teachings are credited with helping many golfers reduce their handicap. Nov 30, 2017 throughout the book, morrison stresses this swing key, imploring the reader to start the swing with the chin pointed at a spot behind the ball and to keep it there until the swing is complete. Morrison, 1940, simon and schuster edition, in english. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In my opinion this is without doubt the best book on golf instruction ever. Morrison simon and schuster new york wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further. Bobby jones original swing photos from alex morrison. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. The stocktons dave stockton, top golf instructor for the champions. The little book of putting putting is a part of the game of golf that an awful lot of golfers struggle with and as a result, most golfers dont really enjoy putting something that i find pretty surprising when you consider that physically, its the easiest part of the game of golf to actually do. Daves father, gail, a successful professional at a private club in southern california.
Apr 05, 2017 throughout the book, morrison stresses this swing key, a new way to better golf by alex morrison. The 186 page book appears complete with all the wonderful period photosdiagrams intact. Alex morrison is one of the least known and most influential golf instructors in the history of the game. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Morrison taught masters champion henry picard and also helped ben hogan and sam snead.
Buy a new way to better golf fourth edition by alex j. Bobby jones original swing photos from alex morrison instruction book 4 great photos from alex morrisons golf book. Alex morrison from his book, a new way to better golf circa 1946. Gail studied concepts from alex morrison, a teacher famous for working with. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. When it comes to golf instruction, the stocktons are living proof that three heads are. I did state an opinion on one of the posts and apologise if that has offended you, it was not intended to, thats the way many of the threads evolve in an open forum. Morrison provides putting instruction to jack nicklaus in 1966.
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