Don'ts for Golfers was first published in 1925, as part of a series that
included Blanche Ebbutt's Don'ts for Husbands and Don'ts for Wives. This
pocket-sized facsimile edition contains hundreds of tips for golfers of
all abilities. The advice, ranging from technique and fashion to
etiquette on the course and in the Club House, provides an entertaining
snapshot of life in 1920s Britain.
Don'ts for Husbands and Don'ts for Wives were republished by A&C Black
in 2007 and have sold over 380,000 copies to date.
'Don't over-indulge yourself in eating and drinking during the
non-golfing days, and then expect to work off excess by a good game of
Golf. You may play Golf of sorts, but it will not be a good game.'
'Don't make Golf your sole topic of conversation. There are a few
otherwise quite intelligent persons who are non-golfers. You will never
make converts if you bore non-players to distraction by for ever talking
of the Royal and Ancient Game.'
'Don't blame your clubs for faults of your own that may be easily
corrected if you analyze your methods of using the implements.'
'Don't keep up a running fire of conversation during the round. Golf is
a game in which thought is necessary and silence is preferable to
chatter.'
'Don't irritate your opponent by wearing jazzy colours. To dazzle his
eyes with a multi-coloured pull-over or peace-disturbing golf stockings
is to take a mean advantage.'
