Bobby Jones - How I play Golf - 1931

Bobby Jones explains how he play Golf - 1931
RC Golf channel.

[@trevorottman]

Barstool sent me. Thanks for the recommendation, Frankie

[@BigCgosohard]

They weren't kidding about the drone style shots being crazy. Outta this world.

[@pburtt47]

“Don’t fight the ball, let the club do some of the work” - Bobby Jones. Probably one of the best golf tips to ever be given

[@jeffarmfield2346]

Is anyone else BLOWN AWAY by how easily/casually he knocks it close to the pin, ESP on the buried bunker shots!

[@CB-rv2lj]

with style and ease no less

[@Handletaken4]

Almost zero bounce. Buy an old Staff PW and practice.

[@blairsterling6141]

Bobby Jones retired from golf at only 29. If he would have played another 15 to 20 years, he would have won at least 15 more majors. He is the best golfer ever. Better than Woods. Much better than Nicklaus.

[@wadepatton2433]

@@Handletaken4 I knocked my first sand shot in decades to 7 inches recently. I play old WS Tour Blades. But a Sarazen-type sand wedge is way easier than a niblick.

[@PBPotter]

What a miracle is Bobby Jones. The swing - the man - was a harmony of clock springs, all unwinding in honey and lightening. In my opinion, he is the second greatest player of all time. Second only to Ben Hogan. Although I love Jones' quote about Nicklaus: "He plays a game with which I am unfamiliar". He was elegant even in his speech. What a spectacular specimen of a man... the likes of which most of us nowadays are unfamiliar.

[@ronznine7870]

I get the feeling he could come back out next year, Easter Sunday, and take down the Masters. Commentators would be all over him about that raised heel as he shot 67 65 69 67.

[@user-ks3wi2gs9k]

This is the most comprehensive golf teaching movie I have ever seen ! There is no doubt that Bobby Jones is one of the brilliant stars in the history of golf .

[@coaltit1]

Those bunker shots were just insane

[@nathanfeagin4826]

Blew my mind, all those plugged balls and put them all to 3-4 ft

[@ag358]

Yes and he used a niblick which is a nine iron and he could do anything with it.

[@gavinharrison9051]

Video is 90 years old and still knowledgeable… incredible

[@whatwouldiknow1759]

How do you reckon current golf teachers and their teachers teachers got their knowledge?

[@vika0194]

@@whatwouldiknow1759 By being good themselves and learning from their own mistakes.

[@myousickoflife]

"accomplishing a smooth leisurely stroke with no suspicion of hurry" Perfectly said. Very interesting the way people used to speak so concisely

[@bs49ers]

The 3D effect of him hitting balls into the air straight for the camera is sheer genius camerawork by all involved! ❤

[@kingward8426]

The man was a genius.

[@youpigfacetv]

I gonna start calling my 7 iron "Mashie-Niblick"... Great video!

[@part1801]

"If you know somebody that's good at something, it's probably been done before" He could play any shot, pretty amazing 👏

[@tke2414]

interesting how regardless of equipment, golfers still make the same mistakes we were making a hundred years ago and the corrections are still the same as well

[@blairsterling6141]

Excellent instruction. No wonder he won 13 majors by age 29. !!!!! Extremely fundamentally sound.

[@nigelmaidment7997]

Great sportsmen always make their skill look effortless

[@judhudon6235]

Years ago, I read Bobby Jones' classic book GOLF IS MY GAME, which he wrote himself. Golf enthusists often mention that Jones studied law and engineering. They fail to mention that he also had a Masters degree in literature from Harvard University. Why? Because his mother thought that such exposure to the arts would make him a Renaissance man.

[@AC-tn1cy]

This video packs so much information into one and still relevant today. 👍 A must watch.

[@scottwesley5018]

probably the best wrist action i have ever seen. just wow.

[@maxrainwater]

The touch on those 5i pitches starting around 3:15 is incredible!

[@stevenhiggins8973]

The lack of arm swing and massive arm swing I'm the short game is so different from today's game! I love it, I think it simplifies those shots for amatuers better! Brilliant video from the original GOAT!

[@marcolozano1524]

This is what makes a good golfer a Great golfer ..Bobby shares kindly all his knowledge in a very clear way ..for me he was the greatest of all times because even without tecnólogy in the design of clubs,balls ,shoes clothes,golf courses he was able to perform very high

[@nathanfeagin4826]

The bunker portion blew my mind, he buried them 95% into the sand lol

[@lukeweaver4495]

Amazing isn’t it.

[@nathanfeagin4826]

@@lukeweaver4495 and got out with a 9 iron at that…

[@blainebromfield8307]

@@lukeweaver4495 did you play in deland?

[@tombryant52jumpscoach]

You could do it too. Close the face of the club about halfway from wide open to square and swing a little harder. It will come up and out. Try it.

[@eddiebrown687]

Hickory shafts made the golf swing wristy, it was more about feeling the clubhead and getting the timing down with the wrist.....simply an amazing golfer and man in general.

[@allahalibaba9063]

A golf lesson from one of the Best that ever was...Thanks Mr. Jones and also Thanks for our National Augusta Tournament.....The Master's from the Master.....

[@nicholasschroeder3678]

His books are well worth reading. Full of great advise and beautifully written. He was a lawyer, but they're still beautifully written.

[@wadepatton2433]

Thanks for saying this. I'll look up his writings. Ben Hogan's words have always been good for me, and I do appreciate the writing style (and thorough editing) of days long past.

[@VDEP2727]

😂😂😂 the ‘he’s a lawyer’ comment went over some heads I see.

[@michaelcohen7088]

What are his books called? Can you still buy them?

[@Andrew-dd3yt]

Those bunker shots are INSANE!

[@davidjames3164]

Not only was he amazing but a real gentleman

[@anthonymead4359]

Wow - as old as the hills and yet, massively instructional. Bobby Jones was a genius.

[@fourftr]

Rodolfo Thanks for uploading this. If this doesn’t get you pumped up to play golf, you have no business walking on a golf course

[@jarrodk15]

I could watch his swing all day, it's so smooth

[@shofey]

Smooth because because he designed it that way

[@adrianleman5158]

Legend,Gentleman, scholar.

[@dicksanormus3642]

And racist … sorry to burst your bubble

[@philiproth3676]

@@dicksanormus3642 yawn

[@tombryant52jumpscoach]

@@dicksanormus3642 Based on what?

[@jonny-dp2qr]

@@dicksanormus3642sweet

[@thesaneparty4079]

Jones was a badass.

[@wayneriley7367]

Crap! I finally found someone who goes against today’s advice and does what I will swear is the best way I’ve ever chipped. I play the ball back, hood the club and push the club out then onto the ball. It comes out with some bite but then rolls out. This is the way and sometimes I’d rather chip than putt and never was outside 3 ft.

[@paulh7589]

What a great game! 50 years of playing has been a gift from God. God is happiest when his children are at play. I hope I can play another 30 years, I'll be 87.

[@kirkheron1041]

god is dead

[@paulh7589]

@@kirkheron1041 I left a good-natured comment. You left a mean-spirited comment. Some time in the future you will realize that God is right there for you.

[@kirkheron1041]

@@paulh7589 you're wasting your life being obsessed with god. Just live a good life and if there is a god, you'll go to heaven. People find religious people like you really annoying.

[@paulh7589]

@@kirkheron1041 I'm not religious, I just believe in God. Why don't you go eat something or drink a beer. You'll feel better.

[@bs49ers]

Lol i'm identical started when i was 7 n i'm 56 now lol

[@TheSports50]

You never go wrong with the basics and Bobby focused on this. I like when Bobby saids don’t try to feel you have to hit the ball in the air, the club will do it for you. Start out hitting pitch shots then increase half swing , then three quarters to get that feel and easy swing. If your accurate on target then try full swing

[@arxarx6795]

That was awesome. I just graduated from Bobby Jones University. It was amazing him hit shots that yielded excellent results without the technology we have today. Truly inspiring! Thanks for sharing.

[@johngarrison4647]

Big difference in the Bob Jones's!

[@jimmiematho8082]

Bobby was the original Tiger Woods. when Bobby went over to England they asked him how far Bobby could hit it, and he replied as far as was required, Bobby hit it 300 back then.....way way way longer than others....he was a child prodigy

[@gardeningwithdrevs8024]

Mr. Jones has a smooth ass voice.

[@robhendrikx2198]

This is absolute gold! Love his elegance. I'm going to try and copy that left heal lift and plant. By the way: I think one of the gentlemen in the last scene might have been actor Walter Huston, father of John and grandfather of Anjelica.

[@vijaynarsapur147]

absolute gold! The man, his game, the legend!!

[@mjac8373]

Fantastic! Love wathing these lessons early Sunday morning... chilly here in Michigan. Thanks!

[@tombryant52jumpscoach]

I'd like to thank the golfers of the past who noticed that the gutta percha ball flew longer and straighter after it got nicked and scratched up a bit leading to dimpled golf balls that are more aerodynamically made making Bobby Jones genius possible.

[@theartificialsociety3373]

If Gary Player thinks he was perhaps the best golfer, that is enough for me. I tried out several aspects of my interpretation of what I saw in this video and it was working great!

[@shofey]

Pitch and run WILL work today and likely better than what you're trying with your multi loft wedge set.. But do as you wish.

[@Boston_420]

Depends on your setup I can pitch and run just fine with a 50° having a diverse wedge set is key but agree with the guys trying to hit ridiculous flop shots on publics or watching too many tour pros

[@tonyfordgolf9438]

I like the trousers they wore, you would get blown away on my course!

[@zekelucente9702]

Bobby Jones is an absolute legend and it’s my understanding that these films were made at Lakeside CC and possibly Riviera and I’ve played them both which to me is pretty cool. Once while playing at Lakeside Bob Hope drove his golf cart onto the 18th green and putted out and the pro simply said “how are you Mr. Hope?”

[@bjs001001]

One of the masters! Bobby was already an incredible golfer. But just imagine how good he would be with today's modern equipment. He didn't even have a wedge club.

[@FredCDobbs-er4qd]

I have a set of irons from the late 30's. The loft on the 9 iron is 54 degrees. What the club didn't have was "bounce". They are also much lighter than a modern iron. Same thing with the hickory shafted irons.

[@mikepxg6406]

He would have to adapt modern irons are heavier and more stiff, but more forgiving definitely.

[@michaelkingsbury4305]

Longer shots, longer courses and faster grass, more clubs, more gear, more money.

[@alexanderrupple3707]

Casually hits 5 straight 30 footers to less than a foot

[@GolfTesla]

Indeed, it all looks sooooo easy when an expert goes at it in such a relaxed way

[@-Truth-Is-Singular]

Terms like mashie to describe a 4 iron is wild to me. Also, love the strong grip. Instinctual.

[@Chris54321]

What did they call the 6 and 8 iron?

[@breakingpar715]

This is gold

[@CalebCarr7]

That swing at 7:45 is insane. Look at how still his head remains that entire swing!

[@brendanayres1355]

Now I know where the voice for Foghorn-Leghorn came from. . . . . . I say look at me when I'm talking to ya son! . . . . . . . LOVE IT!

[@jordanwivell9201]

This is wild how close all of his chip shots are...

[@koontank720]

I'm Glad that you uploaded this video, It's very useful! keep video like this up!

[@miroslavmarkovic4695]

better than any golfer today

[@anthonymead4359]

Superb bunker play - if only he was around today.

[@american10twenty]

Thanks for this ⛳️🙌🙏

[@yaakovbelfer1698]

How cool is this !

[@dontcarestudios9393]

Here from Frankie. Pretty crazy how he just whacks it towards the hole and it sits right next to it

[@YankeeStacking]

@24:31 These shots look and sound like CGI! 😂

[@seanswayze1615]

The shots at the camera were dope af

[@troysimmons2877]

I'm taking that knowledge to the driving range then to the course wow so simply teaching no big words just solid teaching

[@Deanriley]

Great instruction without a lot of complication.

[@jasonjessi1]

Can you imagine if he were alive today and playing with today's equipment? 🤯

[@djcardwell]

Geez.. he almost holed so many chip shots

[@jefferyzielke7665]

I don't think Mr Jones gets enough respect as one of the all-time greats.

[@marvinbluedorn3321]

This. Is. Amazing.

[@rationalconservative386]

He is from where I'm from, Cherokee County, Georgia.

[@garymorris1856]

This guy really knew what he was doing, he makes it look so easy, the mark of a true master.

[@chaz33xxx]

Jones was a real gentleman

[@NParker87]

Even though this is 91 years old, these same principles can be applied to today's modern game.

[@montegustafson5142]

Not just an incredible golfer but an incredible man. Just listening to him offering instruction with such clarity and purpose is an absolute delight, even if some of his technique is not applicable today (a bit too wristy for sure). And note how he is actually talking to real people and not just staring into a camera with no one else there. Doesn't get any better than this!

[@fairplayer7435]

'a bit too wristy'? I took everything Bobby taught and applied it to my swing.... I hit a 300 yard shot for the first time at the range. Thank you very much.

[@richardcutt727]

Exemplary instruction and beautifully explained by a man with degrees in Law, Engineering and English Literature! Compare to the situation today when most pros have a two word vocabulary. Of course he remained an amateur .

[@Chuckbreaks90]

“Golf is a game you can play and enjoy all your life” Bobby Jones

[@jcee6886]

What a great player.

[@Boston_420]

This video was awesome effortless greatness golf history is so deep and fascinating

[@valentindegen]

Many thanks to the legend!

[@ag358]

Ty timeless instructions.

[@michaelpittman4821]

Inside, up and over is the way like Bobby displays. Modern golf teachers would want to “fix” his swing though!

[@benjamindains6906]

Still relevant 90+ years later...

[@MrShayna316]

Wristy hands should make a comeback.

[@jcee6886]

I cannot chip without wrists and I chip way better than my friends. It feels like I have more control with wrist movement.

[@euby12]

I like how he tries to describe “todays”hybrid club when telling people not to use the 1 iron lol 😂. Way ahead of his time

[@whatwouldiknow1759]

Unless you are a scratch golfer, never have a 1, 2 or 3 iron in your bag!

[@peterhammer6915]

@@whatwouldiknow1759 2-iron has always been my favourite club and my best hc ever was 8.9. So I have to disagree. Bobby Jones swing is so effortless, those shafts were so soft in compared to nowadays.

[@knowsheet4506]

​@@whatwouldiknow1759 my grandpa called the 1 iron his snake killer

[@IcePlays]

At first I thought the title said Bobby Fisher but this makes more sense

[@willpollard4983]

fanastic instruction

[@hughcapetien]

Narrowing of the stance at address certainly helps with the hip turns. My tendency with wider stance was hips locking at the downswing.

[@JamieSmith-fz2mz]

Consider all of the advancements manufacturers have made in the last 50 years to add distance/enhance control/add spin/etc on clubs and balls. Add the new mowing techniques that have created perfectly cut greens/fairways. And wonder: why aren't we all scratch golfers? It's all snake oil. And suckers buy the latest version of snake oil every Spring.

[@michaelcohen7088]

If you look at the swings of Jack Nicklaus and other great pros ,you can see a lot of similarity to Bobby Jones swing.Same fundamentals. Love the little boy who gives permission to the big boys to watch as long as they are quiet!

[@tightmf]

Gee, that's keen!

[@jackkennedy_1963]

28:07 "The Spoon." The great Hollywood actor Warren William in his first speaking part (as "The Husband," uncredited; see IMDB) is getting advice from Bobby.

[@patrickbrawner2438]

Mashie iron? Well I’ve learned something new today.

[@Thrive910]

Hence forth my 9 iron will be referred to as a “Niblick”.

[@The_Norse_Hunk]

Could you imagine what he could do with modern irons and hybrids?

[@FrankB69]

1:28 I don’t know why, but that made me laugh so much

[@garymorris1856]

Mr. Jones was amazing. Imagine him with modern golf equipment..

[@werquantum]

That array of bunker shots was crazy.

[@Helpmeasinner]

He was a golf genius.

[@ThribbEj]

No need for all those lofty wedges! I just need Bobbys technique. History’s most natural golfer.

[@NoosaHeads]

I wonder how the greats of 1931 would compare with our current players? (2023)

[@txterbug]

Throwing darts out of the bunker

[@Handletaken4]

He's got the power of an alligator wrestler and the swing of a Korean LPGA player.