The New Book On Golf (1912) — Vintage Golf Guide by Hutchinson | Kessinger Publishing

Discover a Classic Golf Reference

The New Book On Golf is a facsimile reprint of Horace Gordon Hutchinson's 1912 guide, offering a window into early twentieth-century golf instruction. This edition preserves the original tone, diagrams, and spirit of the era, while making the content accessible to modern readers. The text invites readers to explore fundamental moves, club handling, and the game’s subtler rhythms with a sense of timeless practicality.

Inside, you will find detailed sections on grip, stance, and the basics of a smooth swing, alongside practical guidance for putting and chipping. The author also delves into the mental side of golf, sharing strategies for staying focused, planning shots, and maintaining a constructive attitude on the course. The book uses illustrations to clarify positions and motions, helping readers visualize each step of the technique.

Benefit from anecdotes and stories drawn from Hutchinson’s own golfing experiences, which add texture and context to the instructional material. This edition benefits from contributions from Mrs. Ross, Miss May Hezlet, Bernard Darwin, James Sherlock, A. C. M. Croome, and C. K. Hutchison, reflecting a collaborative crosswinds of early sport literature. The result is a work that feels both practical and literary, offering guidance without prescriptive guarantees.

What makes this edition unique

• Facsimile reprint faithful to the original layout and typography
• Clear, step by step guidance on grip, stance, backswing, and downswing
• Practical tips for putting and short game, with diagrams to illustrate mechanics
• Mental game insights, including staying focused and maintaining a positive attitude
• Illustrations and diagrams to help visualize techniques
• Anecdotes and stories from Hutchinson's golf experiences
• Contributions from notable writers such as Mrs. Ross, Bernard Darwin, James Sherlock, A C M Croome, and C K Hutchison

Who will benefit from this book

• Beginners seeking a solid foundation in golf basics
• Intermediate players exploring historical context and technique comparisons
• Collectors of antiquarian golf literature looking for a scarce edition
• Readers curious about the cultural history of sport and writing

Format and condition

This edition is a faithful facsimile of the original 1912 volume. As a scarce antiquarian item, it may display library marks or occasional notations characteristic of older copies.

Whether you are building a personal golf library or exploring sport literature, this edition offers a connection to the game’s past and ideas that might spark new insight on the course.