Excerpt from A Handbook on Golf: For Beginners Although the material contained ln this hand-book is primarily intended for one endeavoring to master the elementary principles of golf, he who is not a novice will undoubtedly find something that will be helpful to his game. By arranging the essential points in a concise and clear manner, I have attempted to compile the work so methodically, as to avoid any possibility of confusion or ambiguity. It is written on the theory that it will not be simply read and then laid aside, but rather will be studied, practised, and assimilated into one's game. The remedies suggested for topping and slicing, which are the chief faults of beginners, and also of the advanced player, should prove beneficial. For one who is off his game, it ought to be of valuable service. Many technical terms which a student of the game may have heard and not understood are explained. As a whole, the informa tion contained herein is necessary for a true knowledge of the elements of golf.