I have "Play your best golf" but not the other book. I will pick that one up.
There are many gems in Tommy Armour's book. And since the book remains true to its title How To PLAY Your Best Golf All the Time [Emphasis added], not all of them relate to the Golf Stroke itself. However, there also are a few pitfalls:
1. Be sure to interpret his Swinger's 'Right Hand Hell-Whacking' as the Right Forearm and #3 Pressure sensing Clubhead Lag Pressure and Acceleration -- a very strong correct sensation -- not as a Right Wrist Flattening through Impact ('False Feel' Wrist Action and Throwaway per 6-D-0).
2. Do not overdo the Knee Motion idea (on either the Backstroke or the Downstroke). [You won't if you use the illustrations as a guide.] The Knees and Feet 'anchor' the Stroke. They do move, but only to the extent required to support the motion of the Hips. Their principal function is to keep the Head steady and mantain Balance (two of the Three Essentials).
3. The recommended Grip is a bit '10-2-D-ish' (Left Hand Turned, not Vertical), but not exaggerated. If you've got to err, that's the side to err on. Just be sure to heed the advice and illustration of the Double Cocked Wrist Action at the Top (10-18-B / Cocked and Bent).
"Better Golf Without Practice," Alex Morrison
"The Golf Swing in the Plural," L.L.B. Angus
Previously mentioned "Science of the Golf Swing," Dr. David Williams (next to the third edition of TGM, one of the hardest books to find). I didn't realize there was another copy out there.
"Golf Swing Secrets and Lies" -Mike Hebron
"Golf Mind, Golf Body, Golf Swing" -Mike Hebron
"The Four Magic Moves to Winning Golf" -Joe Dante
For the pictures:
"Swing to Better Golf" Louis T. Stanley
Ben Hogan's Power Golf
Sam Snead's How I Play Golf
Someone told me that "The Inner Game of Tennis" is actually good for golfers also. I believe there is also... "The Inner Game of Golf," but I was told the tennis book is actually better.
Tom Tomasello said, "there is more information on golf, than all the other sports combined."
Previously mentioned "Science of the Golf Swing," Dr. David Williams (next to the third edition of TGM, one of the hardest books to find). I didn't realize there was another copy out there.
Norrin Radd surfing the cosmos again uh? So do you possess a copy of the elusive 3rd? I got lucky and snagged one off of Amazon for $19.
I would love to have the 1st and 2nd editions though.
Time is long and fate is fickle. On to the Zen La planet!