how is golf really mean to be played?

ok, so over the years golf has changed quite evidently; custom fitting, coachs, equipment, etc. So back when golf was first played how did they play? did they keep the ball low? Did they play high fade and draws etc. I know some members of GolfShake have a heck of a lot of experience soo i was just wondering after surfing the web and some of GolfShake's threads.

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Liam,

Player A hit the ball high R to L with everything, wasn't too acurate but putted like a demon.

Player B hit it low L to R with everything was very acurate but was not a good putter.

Player C didn't hit the ball a long way but was extremely acurate and a good putter.

Player D hit the ball miles, both in distance and off target but could get "up and down out of a waste paper basket".

Four players, each posting the same score, so it isn't how, it's how many.

The old guys saw shots and played them, LtoR, RtoL, high or low, they could hit them all.

The modern guy wants to perfect a swing and just put different clubs into it and goes on yardage rather than 'sight''. Both work so don't fall into the trap of saying a modern Pro is far better than an Old Pro was. Back in the 60's and 70's a course was prepared for a Tour Event, todays venues have been built for the Events.

TheLyth

Pretty good assessment, Lyth, I can go along with that.

Liam, you could do a lot worse than to read a book called "The Greatest Game Ever Played" by Mark Frost.  It tells the story of the build up to and the playing of the 1913 US Open. Some fascinating characters such as Vardon, Reay, Ouimet, Jones & Hogan.

There is also a film by the same name which is pretty good but if you can read the book first I suggest you do so.

Richard

I doubt very much that Hogan was involved in the 1913 US Open seeing as he was only 1 year old at the time.

Hagen maybe

You are probably right, Brian, it must have been a typo, like the spelling of Ted Ray.

A superb book, with an almost fairytale ending. I never tire of reading it.... 

JP, my apologies.  I did, of course, mean Walter Hagen.  Have you read the book?

I am quite sure that I have never read that book, Richard, but I know very well what happened in the championship and how Francis at the tender ageof 20 managed to overcome some really great players. One of the most endearing stories to have come about in this wonderful game.

I used to play Haig Ultra blades in the fifties, made by Wilson I believe.

Think you ought to read one of my past posts if you want to see how it should be pleyed!

Enjoy.