P. A. (Percy Adolphus) Vaile

Born in 1866, Percy Adolphus Vaile wrote under the name P. A. Vaile and became known for books on golf and tennis. Library catalogs and public-domain listings connect him with titles including The Soul of Golf, Modern Tennis, The Tennis Primer, How to Learn Golf, and The New Golf.

His work suggests a writer deeply interested in technique and the theory behind sport, not just simple how-to advice. Rather than offering dry instruction, he often wrote in a direct, energetic voice that tried to explain why players succeed or fail.

Some records identify him as Percy Adolphus Vaile, 1866–1940. I could confirm his authorship and major books from library and archival sources, but I did not find a clearly verified portrait image on the pages available here.