Homer Kelley’s Golfing Machine The Curious Quest That Solved Golf
Homer Kelley’s Golfing Machine: The Curious Quest That Solved Golf by Scott Gummer, published by Penguin Publishing Group on May 4, 2010, is a reprint edition comprising 267 pages. This book presents the true story of Homer Kelley, who, after a frustrating start in golf, dedicated three decades to understanding the mechanics of the perfect swing. His journey led to the publication of his groundbreaking work, which challenged conventional golf instruction by tailoring techniques to individual golfers rather than enforcing a one-size-fits-all approach.
Readers will find an in-depth exploration of Kelley’s innovative methods and the impact of his findings on the sport of golf. The narrative delves into Kelley’s relationship with notable figures like teaching pro Ben Doyle and young golfer Bobby Clampett, highlighting the complexities and controversies surrounding Kelley’s ideas. With a focus on sports and recreation, particularly golf history, this book offers insights into how Kelley’s quest transformed the game and influenced generations of golfers.
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The remarkable true story of a lone genius whose quest to unlock the science behind the perfect swing changed golf forever
In 1939, Homer Kelley played golf for the first time and scored 116. Frustrated, he did not play again for six months; when he did he carded a 77. Determined to understand why he was able to shave nearly 40 strokes off his score, Kelley spent three decades of trial and error to unlock the answer and to recapture that one wonderful day when golf was easy and enjoyable. In 1969, Kelley self- published his findings in The Golfing Machine: The Computer Age Approach to Golfing Perfection.
The bestselling instruction books of the day required golfers to conform their swings to the author’s ideals, but Homer Kelley configured swings to fit every golfer. He found an enthusiastic disciple in a Seattle teaching pro named Ben Doyle, who in turn found an eager student in 13-year-old prodigy Bobby Clampett. Clampett’s initial success in amateur golf shined a bright spotlight on Homer Kelley and The Golfing Machine, but when the young star suffered a painfully public collapse and faltered as a pro, critics were quick to blast Kelley and his complex and controversial ideas. With exclusive access to Homer Kelley’s archives, author Scott Gummer paints a fascinating picture of the man behind the machine, the ultimate outsider who changed the game once and for all of us.
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