Bobby Jones Golf Instruction Shorts

Part 5 · Jul 1, 1931

How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 5: 'The Medium Irons'

Bobby Jones practices the fundamentals with a group of children in the wings.

Part 6 · Jul 12, 1931

How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 6: 'The Big Irons'

Bobby Jones gives a truant salesman some driving tips while his angry boss looks on.

Part 7 · Jul 19, 1931

How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 7: 'The Spoon'

Bobby Jones instructs a husband and the judge in his divorce proceedings on proper use of the Spoon.

Part 8 · Aug 1, 1931

How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 8: 'The Brassie'

Bobby Jones teaches an angry old man how to use the Brassie, while simultaneously freeing his daughter from his oppressive clutches.

Part 9 · Aug 18, 1931

How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 9: 'The Driver'

Bobby Jones uses some unorthodox (some might say magical) methods to help a man with his drive.

Part 10 · Sep 13, 1931

How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 10: 'Trouble Shots'

Golf legend Bobby Jones gives his take on trouble shots.

Part 11 · Sep 27, 1931

How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 11: 'Practice Shots'

Golf expert Bobby Jones arrives on the golf course to join actors James Cagney, Anthony Bushell, Donald Cook, Evalyn Knapp, and Louise Fazenda in shooting a golf instruction film. Louise Fazenda however has no knowledge of golf and her ongoing commentary disrupts Jones's attempts to practice. While Cagney and Bushell hold Louise's mouth shut, Jones demonstrates his approach to golf. Later, upon arrival of director George Marshall, Louise is sent off "to practice" alone while the cast and crew go about shooting the film.

Part 12 · Oct 4, 1931

How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 12: 'A Round of Golf'

Bobby Jones and narrator O.B. Keeler take viewers on a condensed round of golf.

Part 13 · May 15, 1933

How to Break 90 #1: The Grip

Bobby Jones instructs Joe E. Brown and the other members of their foursome in proper club grip.

Part 14 · Jun 9, 1933

How to Break 90 #2: Position and Back Swing

Bobby Jones magnanimously demonstrates two specific aspects of a good drive: Position and back swing.

Part 15 · Jun 23, 1933

How to Break 90 #3: Hip Action

Bobby Jones is playing golf with his buddies, oblivious to the fact that they are being watched by a drunken juggler.

Part 16 · Jul 7, 1933

How to Break 90 #4: Downswing

Bobby Jones teaches proper downswing technique with the help of some ancient ghosts.

Part 17 · Jul 14, 1933

How to Break 90 #5: Impact

Bobby Jones attempts to undo the damage done by a meddling old fool.

Part 18 · Aug 4, 1933

How to Break 90 #6: Fine Points

The ultimate Bobby Jones golf series reaches its climactic conclusion on board a speeding train to oblivion.