MENTAL HANDICAPS IN GOLF
Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins Co., 1927. First American Edition (published simultaneously with the UK edition by Baillière, Tindall & Cox). Hardcover. Small octavo. Publisher's original green cloth binding with gilt titles to front boards and spine. xv,[1],112 pp. Printed in Great Britain. Text block exceptionally clean, and firmly bound throughout, free of foxing, toning, or prior owner markings. Exceptional condition for a 1920s sports title. Near fine, preserved in acrylic dust jacket.
Forewords by surgeon Dr. Rolf Creasy and legendary English professional golfer J. H. Taylor. An early and pioneering contribution to the field of sports psychology, written by Dr. Hyslop (1863–1933), applying clinical principles of neurology, focus, anxiety, and mental fatigue to the game of golf, offering insights into performance pressure long before modern mental coaching gained mainstream acceptance. Near fine. Item #906
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