The 7th Edition . . . Whatchu gonna do?

[12 piece bucket]

For some time now, I and others have had access to a set of typed 7th edition revisions and additions that allegedly were transcribed from Homer Kelley's own hand. Based on my source, the accuracy of the material itself and my own sense of "Homer-speak," I believe them to be authentic and to reliably represent Homer's intent. There may be additional material available only to the current owner of the book, and if so, we can only wait and see what further gems lie in store.

Most of the work amplifies the current concepts, corrects obvious typographical errors or is otherwise cosmetic in nature. Many of these changes have been well documented and discussed at LBG and on other forums. Beyond that, there are three items (including their required related changes that were not part of the revisions) that I am most interested in:

1. The Slide Hip Turn (10-14-B) as the designated Variation in the Stroke Patterns of both 12-1-0 and 12-2-0. If this stands, then the illustrating photos (10-14-B #1 and #2) -- hold-overs from the first four editions that mandated "no appreciable turn" -- must be changed. In any event, the 'Turn' description in 11-14-B must be changed to "Delayed" to comply with the definition in the 5th and 6th editions.

2. Hinge Action and its five variations being moved from Zone #3 (Ball Control) into Zone #2 (Club Control). This is a huge change of emphasis -- from Finesse to Power Package (#3 Accumulator Action and Rhythm) -- and will also require a sub-title change and at least some integrating mention in Chapter Six.

3. The Pivot Swing Center Tripod as intended to be introduced in 7-12 (but without any explanation other than a possible reference in a revised paragraph 2-H). The concept demands authoritative treatment, but unless Homer left more on the subject, it may remain a 'wild card' subject to individual interpretation.

I'm more excited to get your review of the 7th than the actual 7th itself. I'm quite sure that it's gonna be a fun and enlightening day at the LBG listening to the LGM.

[BlackjackNY]

I preordered the 7th edition(yeah, I know what I said....shoot me!) and the wizards at Amazon.com sent me the 6th by mistake. Use caution!

[12 piece bucket]

I preordered the 7th edition(yeah, I know what I said....shoot me!) and the wizards at Amazon.com sent me the 6th by mistake. Use caution!

Now what do you do? Spookie . . . I pre-ordered too. No book yet. The TGM site says due out 4/1. Hope it's in the proper holding pattern to meet the ETA.

[BlackjackNY]

Now what do you do? Spookie . . . I pre-ordered too. No book yet. The TGM site says due out 4/1. Hope it's in the proper holding pattern to meet the ETA.

Returned it, with an email explanation of the mistake. Asked them to send me the 7th when it's released. Hope they get it right!

BTW, I don't think Amazon is listing the 1st as the release date anymore. Hope someone(YODA!) can find out what's going on!

[Yoda]

BTW, I don't think Amazon is listing the 1st as the release date anymore. Hope someone(YODA!) can find out what's going on!

I'm not in that loop, Blackjack. But...Luke had dinner last night with TGM CEO Joe Daniels and Golf Digest Top 50 Instructor Tom Ness. Maybe he got some inside skinny. Fill us in, Luke!

[tongzilla]

I'm not in that loop, Blackjack. But...Luke had dinner last night with TGM CEO Joe Daniels and Golf Digest Top 50 Instructor Tom Ness. Maybe he got some inside skinny. Fill us in, Luke!

Common Luke, break the news!

[Ball Turf]

I'm going to wait till it goes on sale! I don't need any other book, other then the 6th Edition and this Forum. I don't need any more thoghts going thru my Coconut

Load preasure point #3 and you have something!

Ball Turf

[BlackjackNY]

Returned it, with an email explanation of the mistake. Asked them to send me the 7th when it's released. Hope they get it right!

Well, they didn't get it right. They sent me another copy of the 6th edition.

[Daryl]

TGM site lists the 7th ed. shipping April 1st. Is this reliable?

The Golfing Machine
The 7th Edition by Homer Kelley

Pre-Order your copy of Homer Kelley's Classic Golf Instruction Book: The Golfing Machine. This is the 7th Edition with over 900 of the changes made by Mr. Kelley.

Reserve your copy of the 7th Edition Now!
$34.95 (plus shipping)

PRE-ORDER THE BOOK
The targeted shipping date is April 1, 2006

[bray]

TGM site lists the 7th ed. shipping April 1st. Is this reliable?

The Golfing Machine
The 7th Edition by Homer Kelley

Pre-Order your copy of Homer Kelley's Classic Golf Instruction Book: The Golfing Machine. This is the 7th Edition with over 900 of the changes made by Mr. Kelley.

Reserve your copy of the 7th Edition Now!
$34.95 (plus shipping)

PRE-ORDER THE BOOK
The targeted shipping date is April 1, 2006

Does anyone know if that target ship date was still today or where are we at????

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