Im almost at the end of the book. Had to put it down for a while after reading about Bobby Clampett's loss at The Open.
I find it to be a great story and very well written.
The only question I have so far, is that while Homer did shoot 77 some five months after his first proper game, I dont believe it was his second time out as suggested. Anyone have an opinion on this?
I find it to be a great story and very well written.
The only question I have so far, is that while Homer did shoot 77 some five months after his first proper game, I dont believe it was his second time out as suggested. Anyone have an opinion on this?
Right you are, O.B.
Unforunately, the author (and those he may have relied on for accurate information) dropped the ball on this one. Homer Kelley played many rounds between the end of his indoor training and the 77 he himself referenced in the preface to the first three editions (1969, 1971 and 1975). Also per these first three editions, the time was four months (not five).
Too bad, as this fantastic statement strains credibility from the outset ("outset" being defined as the introductory notes on the dust cover's inside flap).
The most incredible thing to me is TGM itself. How Mr Kelley broke the code of golf is beyond my comprehension. It took a different sort of person with a unique ability, Im thinking. As such we are all fortunate as it easily might not have happened. I like the books insights into Homers world, I get a better feel for what he was all about.
I received a copy of Scott Gummer's book "Homer Kelley's Golfing Machine" and couldn't put it down. I really liked it. It helped fill in the early history of the Golfing Machine in my mind.
After completing the book I felt as though it finished too fast. Somethine is missing. Perhaps it needs a second book explaining all the work being done by the authorized teachers. From my point of view, Lynn's work needs to be included.
My introduction with the golfing machine started on the Internet when a curious green fellow named Yoda started answering questions about the Golfing Machine that no else could answer adequately. Later, my wife and I very fortunately were able to attend Lynn's first seminar at St. Augustine. There, I met Chuck Evans, Martin Hall (great British humor), and many great fellow students. Fond memories and very productive results for my golf game.
I'm sorry for the rambling, but I hope Yoda is keeping good notes, very good notes. For these could lead to a book titled; "Homer Kelly's Golfing Machine from 2000 to now"
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Yoda, I dont think you've read the book yet but it would be great if you could set the record straight where or if needed. The bigger points anyways. This book, however well intentioned, will probably form the known history of Homers life. Maybe you've already addressed the one and only point of contention? I dont know.
I know you are not in the business of correcting peoples mistakes (unless its in their golfswing of course) but there are a lot of people who would be interested in your opinion.
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