How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 12: 'A Round of Golf'
How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 12: 'A Round of Golf'

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How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 12: 'A Round of Golf'

1931
Movie
11 min
English

Bobby Jones and narrator O.B. Keeler take viewers on a condensed round of golf.

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Director: UnknownGenres: Documentary, Sport

Plot Summary

This short film is the twelfth installment in Bobby Jones' instructional series on golf. It focuses on demonstrating a complete round of golf, showcasing Jones' techniques and approach to playing each hole. The film provides visual examples of his famous swing and strategic thinking on the course.

Critical Reception

As an instructional film from 1931, critical reception was likely focused on its educational value for golfers of the era. It would have been praised for featuring one of the greatest golfers of all time demonstrating his methods. Modern reception views it as a historical artifact of golf instruction and a valuable look at Jones's game.

What Reviewers Say

  • An invaluable visual guide to golf strategy and technique from a legend.

  • Showcases Bobby Jones's mastery of the game in a practical, hole-by-hole demonstration.

  • Historical significance for golf enthusiasts and historians.

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Fun Fact

Bobby Jones, despite his amateur status, was one of the most famous athletes in the world at the time this film series was produced, having achieved the Grand Slam of golf in 1930.

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