“Hopefully it depicts a vision of golf that is free from the constraints and expectations. Being a good enough golfer is the goal and my teaching allows a personal space for expression and a quieter, gentler way to live our lives.”
The book was released at the end of October and has already received rave reviews, with one sports journalist commenting: “A lot of the wider truths can be drawn out to apply to other sports, and perhaps life in general. I can hear your voice in your writing. It feels natural and generous in spirit, which makes me think that anyone who reads this will feel supportive and open to your ideas.”
As well as talking about his love of the game, the new book is an opportunity for Ellis-Card to promote his coaching philosophy.
He added: “My vision in coaching golf is to support my clients, regardless of ability, to achieve a natural and reliable game, which allows them to reach their full potential, whether that’s achieving a single figure handicap or getting out on the course for the first time.
“My Instagram username is ‘Rewilding the golfer’ which says something of my desire to de-mystify and naturalise the teaching of the game, coming away from some of the more over-technical, mechanical approaches currently in vogue. I honestly think ‘The Uncorrupted Pleasure of an Old Bladed Putter’ will bring my style of teaching and playing the game to a wider audience.”
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