The Art of Putting by Willie Park - 1920 First Edition
The Art of Putting is a seminal golf instructional manual written by legendary two-time Open Championship winner Willie Park Jr. and originally published in 1920 by J. & J. Gray & Company in Edinburgh. Famous for the opening chapter's declaring philosophy, "The man who can putt is a match for anyone," it stands as one of the earliest and most highly sought-after rare books dedicated entirely to the short game.
Willie Park Jr. (1864–1925), an iconic Scottish golfer, pioneer equipment maker, and elite course designer. Park frames putting as a distinct, psychological discipline that determines ultimate competitive golfing success. The text outlines his famous "open-stance" method and shares a lifetime of mechanical wisdom to reliably sink short putts. This original 1920 edition features 12 detailed photographic plates visualizing proper setups for long and short putts.
Published - 1920 - 1st Edition
Publisher - J. & J. Gray & Company, Edinburgh
45 Pages
Binding - Hard Cover - red cloth boards
Condition - Used - Grade 2 Fair (see Help & Guides) - Hardback spine coming away from the inside pages (see pics)