Advanced Golf: Hints and Instruction For Progressive Players by James Braid | Kessinger Publishing

Overview

Advanced Golf presents a time‑tested approach for experienced players seeking to refine technique, shot sensitivity, and on‑course decision making. James Braid, a renowned Scottish golfer and course designer, shares practical steps drawn from a lifetime of competition and course knowledge. This edition is a facsimile reprint by Kessinger Publishing, preserving the original structure and spirit while making the material accessible to modern readers. Expect clear explanations, illustrated drills, and focused tips that illuminate stance, grip, delivery, and shot selection. As with many antiquarian works, the edition may carry library marks or marginal notes that tell a story of its historical journey.

What you’ll encounter

• Swing technique and tempo: guidance on alignment, posture, and rhythm to help you deliver more repeatable shots
• Short game focus: careful putting, precise chipping, and consistent distance control around the greens
• Bunkers and long shots: strategies for rough lies, sand play, and reaching the target with appropriate distance
• Course management: thoughtful club selection, hole planning, and risk–reward considerations

Practical benefits for serious golfers

• Structured drills you can practice on range or practice greens to build repeatable routines
• Step-by-step cues paired with clear illustrations to reinforce timing and accuracy
• Guidance on mental focus and routine development that may help during rounds

How to get the most from this edition

• Study a chapter at a time, then translate the tips into a targeted practice plan
• Recreate on‑course scenarios with a partner to test decision making
• Compare early chapters with later sections to observe how technique and strategy evolve

Whether used as a reference or a structured training companion, this title offers insights into classical golf thinking. It serves players who value technique, strategy, and thoughtful preparation over quick fixes. The reprint makes the work accessible to today’s readers, and its historical perspective can enrich a well‑rounded library for golf enthusiasts who appreciate enduring principles.