March 13th, 2007
What was the very first golf instruction book?
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March 13th, 2007 at 7:25 am
In 1857 “A Keen Hand” was written by H.B. Farnie,which is older than any of the four selections for today. Of the 4 choices for today, 1881 is the oldest. Special prize?
vorra65
March 13th, 2007 at 8:23 am
None of the answers are correct. The instruction book, “A Keen Hand” is verified as the oldest.
lrsfwm
March 13th, 2007 at 8:24 am
“The first book of golf instruction can be firmly dated to this period, with the publication in 1857 of A Keen Hand, by H. B. Farnie.”
Taken from the web-site http://www.answers.com/topic/history-of-golf-instruction.
March 13th, 2007 at 8:24 am
Vorra,
You will find out tomorrow that this was a trick question, of a sort. Your post is actually right, which also makes one of the answer correct.
March 13th, 2007 at 8:27 am
Actually, it’s not even a trick question. The correct answer is there - all the comments about “A Keen Hand” are wrong, or maybe mistaken is a better way to say it.
March 13th, 2007 at 10:45 am
We have had several comments come in regarding the correct answer and addressing some of the confusion surrounding the name of the book that was mentioned in earlier posts. However, since these comments actually give away the answer, we will wait and publish them tomorrow. Of the submissions we have received so far, 36% of the answers have chosen the correct answer.
March 13th, 2007 at 2:06 pm
Well maybe some of you “kEEN hAND” folksshould research that answer a little deeper.
March 13th, 2007 at 3:42 pm
I must concur, “A Keen Hand” seems to be the one! Another, “The Game of Golf” was written in 1896, as the first by a golf professional. But none of the names you gave are exact! Oops?
March 13th, 2007 at 6:12 pm
Research folks, research.
Good one today, obviously we all think we are right, but we will see tomorrow.
-Swing them well.
March 13th, 2007 at 10:40 pm
Actually, The Golf Manual, written in 1857, is correct! “A Keen Hand” was H.B Farnie’s pseudonym. Ooops, now everyone will have the answer to today’s question…
March 14th, 2007 at 6:51 am
Keri,bet you would cute with ponytails !!!!