{"product_id":"understanding-the-golf-swing","title":"Understanding the Golf Swing","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManuel de la Torre\u003c\/b\u003e is a legend among golf teachers and a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. The leading proponent of Ernest Jones's swing principles, Manuel was head professional at Milwaukee Country Club from 1951 to 1996. He was PGA Teacher of the Year in 1986 and a four-time Wisconsin Professional of the Year. He was ranked #11 among American golf teachers by the editors of \n\u003ci\u003eGolf Digest\u003c\/i\u003e in 2007. De la Torre passed away in 2016 at the age of ninety-four. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCarol Mann\u003c\/b\u003e is a former LPGA golfer and two-time major winner. She was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1977. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGary D'Amato\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning sports columnist for the \n\u003ci\u003eMilwaukee Journal Sentinel\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription for Sales People\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe author is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. He passed away in 2016.\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sport of golf reaches a lot of people. In the US alone, an estimated 81 million people, including 62 million non-golfers, watched golf on TV in 2015 while 27 million read about the game in traditional or electronic media. (National Golf Foundation).\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a new epilogue by Gary D'Amato (tribute to De la Torre).\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThis full-color modern classic of golf instruction by teaching pro Manuel de la Torre (former PGA Teacher of the Year and Golf Digest ranked teacher) presents a simple approach to the golf swing based on Ernest Jones's widely praised principles.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eUnderstanding the Golf Swing\u003c\/i\u003e includes information on the philosophy of the golf swing (with emphasis on the development of a true swinging motion), the most thorough analysis of ball flights available, and analysis of the principles of special shot play (including sand play, pitching, chipping, putting, and playing unusual shots) and the mental side of golf and effective course management. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe final chapter offers an organized approach to understanding golf courses and playing conditions. The result is a blend of philosophy and practical advice found in few golf instructional books.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003ede la Torre, Manuel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManuel de la Torre\u003c\/b\u003e is a legend among golf teachers and a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. The leading proponent of Ernest Jones's swing principles, Manuel was head professional at Milwaukee Country Club from 1951 to 1996. He was PGA Teacher of the Year in 1986 and a four-time Wisconsin Professional of the Year. He was ranked #11 among American golf teachers by the editors of \n\u003ci\u003eGolf Digest\u003c\/i\u003e in 2007. De la Torre passed away in 2016 at the age of ninety-four.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eMann, Carol\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCarol Mann\u003c\/b\u003e is a former LPGA golfer and two-time major winner. She was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1977.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eD'Amato, Gary\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGary D'Amato\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning sports columnist for the \n\u003ci\u003eMilwaukee Journal Sentinel\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e de la Torre, Manuel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Skyhorse Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2018-01-16\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Sports \u0026amp; Recreation \/ Golf|Sports \u0026amp; Recreation \/ Coaching \/ General|Sports \u0026amp; Recreation \/ Essays|Sports \u0026amp; Recreation \/ History\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Swing (Golf)|Technique\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.6 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781510725973\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781510725973\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skyhorse Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52374626173209,"sku":"SP-9781510725973","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/1ec875b0-76b9-429b-9e7a-9d55c1b17b73.jpg?v=1784497202","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/understanding-the-golf-swing","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}