Understanding the Golf Swing

Gary D'Amato, Golf Columnist, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, June 27, 2001
"I knew the book was going to be good... destined to become a classic in golf instruction."


From the book's Foreword by Carol Mann
"Be prepared to read this book more than once. Be prepared to think about Manuel's profoudly simple ideas."


Book Description
Understanding the Golf Swing will show you a different, simpler approach to the golf swing. Manuel de la Torre, twice named by Golf Magazine as one of the top 100 golf instructors in America is the leading modern day proponent of Ernest Jones’ Swing Principles method of golf instruction. The book includes a passionate Foreword by Carol Mann, Member LPGA, Hall of Fame. The de la Torre (and Jones) system presents a simpler approach to the golf swing, the emphasis being on the development of a true swinging motion, devoid of energy robbing leverage. In this view, “if the club is used properly the body movements take care of themselves.” This simple statement has the power to bring aobut profound improvements in your game. While presenting a simpler approach to the golf swing, the book is also a comprehensive resource for all levels of golfer, from the beginner to the professional. It includes: • The most thorough analysis of ball flights found in any golf instructional book. • Detailed discussion of special shot play, including sand play, pitching, chipping, putting, and playing unusual shots. • Coverage of the mental site of golf, effective course management, and a formula for taking your best practice tee shots to the golf course.


About the Author
Manuel de la Torre has twice been recognized by Golf Magazine as one of the top 100 golf professionals in America. He is typically described as today’s leading authority on the ‘Swing Principles’ method of instruction developed by the legendary golf instructor Ernest Jones. Manuel de la Torre has been celebrated throughout his 50 year career as a passionate keeper of the golf instructional wisdom presented and made popular in the 1930s and 1940s by Ernest Jones. In fact, Manuel’s father. Angel de la Torre, himself the two-time Spanish Open golf champion, had met Ernest Jones at a tournament in England. When the two families settled in America Ernest Jones and Angel de la Torre became lifetime friends. Manuel literally grew up discussing the golf swing with his father and one of the games most celebrated instructors. These historical elements are presented in several meaningful appendices, including Manuel’s moving essay on the experience of leaving his homeland Spain as civil war broke out in 1936. Manuel de la Torre was head golf profesional at the Milwaukee Country Club from 1951 to 1996. Manuel continues to conduct seminars for teaching professionals at the local, state and national levels. He lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.


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While presenting a simpler approach to the golf swing, the book is also a comprehensive resource for all levels of golfer, from the beginner to the professional. It includes: The most thorough analysis of ball flights found in any golf instructional book. Detailed discussion of special shot play, including sand play, pitching, chipping, putting, and playing unusual shots. Coverage of the mental site of golf, effective course management, and a formula for taking your best practice tee shots to the golf course.


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