Golf Begins at Forty
A new edition of a classic, still considered one of the best  books ever written for the older golfer looking to improve his or her  game Sam Snead is one of the most remarkable athletes of this or any  other era, a man whose skills and competitive instincts seem to be  immune to the ravages of time.  He is the perfect individual to explain  how older golfers can get the most from their game. InGolf Begins  At Forty, Snead advocates improving the strengths one already has,  rather than trying to make radical changes in swing or overall  technique.  Using stories from his career to emphasize his points,  Snead picks out specific problem areas (such as tension, attitude, loss  of distance, reduced flexibility, and fatigue) that are affected by  age, and demonstrates how to deal with them, providing new approaches  for experienced players who think they have nothing more to learn.  It  is never too early to start developing certain swing habits and certain  attitudes toward the game that will offset the problems to come, and  it's much easier to start to adjust at forty-five than it is at  fifty-five. This book offers simple and straightforward cures, but it  also tells the older player how to better utilize those advantages he  or she may have over the younger golfer, such as additional experience  and, perhaps, additional time to play and practice. Each chapter begins  with a wise and insightful anecdote from Snead's long career, which  makes it not only more fun to read, but also easier to understand and  remember.  The text is complemented throughout with drawings by one of  the world's leading golf illustrators, James McQueen.