VALUED GUIDE

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 313, 29 August 1932, Page 7

VALUED GUIDE

NEW ZEALAND PAPERS PRAISE McCORMICK'S BOOK ON GOLF USEFUL PUBLICATION The enterprise of the publishers and the author in putting "Fore, How to Play Good Golf" qn the market is receiving commendation from the leading newspapers of the Dominion. Reviews to hand show that Mr. McCormiclc's book is being regarded as a very valuable contribution to golfing literature and knowledge. Taking this in conjunction with early saies of the book itself it is apparent that the newspapers are only echoing the sentiments of golfers generally. Below we publish a few representative extracts from the many lengthy and complimentary reviews received. "Waikato Times." — "There is little doubt that as a coach, J. McCormick, of Rotorua, is the busiest golf professional in the Dominion. It is generally recognised that he has the knack of imparting his knowledge of, the game with successful results to the very beginner as well as the experienced player. His book will, in consequence, be sought by golfers who have not had the benefit of his coaching as well as by former pupils." * * * "Wanganui Herald." "All golfers will be pleased to hear that this popular professional has put into print his ideas on how to play golf . . . His book is quite different from any other one we have read and we were able to follow his ideas with ease . . . well worth reading." * # + "N.Z. Free Lance." — "This book will be much sought after by amateur golfers. It is well turned out by the Rotorua and Bay of Plenty Publishing Co., Ltd." :!: * * "N.Z. Herald." — "Golfers in all parts of New Zealand will welcome the publication . . . Mr. McCormick is well and favourably known to hundreds of New Zealand players and visitors from overseas . . . His book deals very soundly with all departments of the game . . . even the lowest handicap men and women will appreciate some of the helpful 'tips' that come from a man who has devoted his life to studying golf." * -!• "Christchurch Sun." "Students of the game, beginners particularly, will find this book helpful." ♦ * * "Timaru Herald." — "The many tips are given in a clear, simple way, and the book has given Mr. McCormick an opportunity of broadcasting the immense fund of knowledge of the game that is his." V "•* "Nelson Mail." — "The hope expressed by the editor that 'it may be of some small assistance to the great and growing body of golfers in the Dominion' should be fully realised. Its value is much enhanced by the plentiful and well printed illustrations of the advice and hints given." * * * "North Shore News." — "As One reads the book and studies the many and comprehensive illustrations, one might very easily be doing the sunny golf course, learning every correct stance and hold, and learning from a very able teacher, how to cope with every possible situation in the course of the ever varied round."