The book serves as a foundational blueprint and historical overview for golfers learning the game. Rather than focusing purely on text, it heavily utilizes illustrations and features chapters contributed by legendary mid-century golf professionals. Specific phases of the game were broken down by experts of the era: 

The guide walks a reader through the entire evolution of the sport—starting with the history of the game, progressing through the fundamentals of selecting equipment, learning the basic swing mechanics, and eventually transitioning into competitive play.