Brian Manzella
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HOORAY!
This was long-long awaited, but I can tell you, it looks great, and the changes/updates/additions are superb.
This book was complied by using Homer Kelley's hand-written notes. As I have said in the past, there have been copies of the so-called "Dot-Matrix" notes circulating over the past few years. These notes are not authentic, but have been taught by some Golfing Machine proponents as though they were.
I am sure that some will not be thrilled with the fact that some of their "pet" procedures might not have been given the prominence that they may have wished for. I understand. I have the "bootleg" notes as well and have eagerly awaited Homer's real words to enlighten me.
It is my wish that all Golfing Machine devotees buy this book, read it and go out and make golf better.
OK?
Here is the official statement from the Head Office:
The Golfing Machine Publishes
Much Anticipated 7th Edition
New edition provides greater understanding of the geometry and physics behind the basic golf stroke from famed author Homer Kelley
Beaverton, OR. (May 26, 2006) – The Golfing Machine, LLC, the premier advanced learning system and authorization program for professional golf instructors, today announced the publication of the 7th Edition of its breakthrough text The Golfing Machine. First published in 1969, The Golfing Machine is the cornerstone of the company’s Authorized Instructor Program, which gives professional golf instructors the ability to interpret the book’s proven physics and geometric principles that apply to all golfers and all golf strokes.
The Golfing Machine – 7th Edition culminates the lifelong work and study of its author Homer Kelley. Throughout the 42-year history of his research, and following the publication of each new edition, Kelley continued to scrutinize the information he presented and find new ways of communicating to the reader. The Golfing Machine – 7th Edition builds on the previous editions to provide the reader with a greater understanding of the geometry and physics behind the basic elements of the golf stroke.
“Before his death in 1983, Homer had meticulously documented each change that he wanted made in this 7th Edition. He was very clear in his notes and the way they were organized for the 7th edition of the book,” says Joe Daniels, President, The Golfing Machine, LLC. “We have spent the last year ensuring the integration of his notes with the existing text met with the precision that he documented. At the same time, we also took the opportunity to upgrade the look of the book by digitizing the more than 300 existing diagrams and photos.”
Daniels adds: “The Golfing Machine – 7th Edition reflects the ever-evolving research and investigation of this brilliant author, and offers the reader an even more profound understanding of the geometry and physics concepts that apply to all golfers and all golf strokes. The publication of this 7th Edition is dedicated to the memory of Homer Kelley in respect for his many years of tireless research on behalf of all golfers and instructors the world over.”
Book Uses Proven Science To Understand The Basic Golf Stroke
Hailed as “The Player’s Handbook” and “The Instructor’s Textbook”, The Golfing Machine or the “little yellow book” as it has affectionately become known, has had a profound impact on the world of golf.
First published in 1969, the book has been embraced by thousands of players and professional golf instructors worldwide as the most detailed book on the golf stroke.
Unlike other golf instruction books, The Golfing Machine presents the application of geometry and physics as a comprehensive catalog of options so the reader can make accurate and informed decisions on technique.
The Golfing Machine – 7th Edition includes the following added material:
More information on The Impact Interval and Low Point.
Revised sections on The Flail and The Endless Belt Effect.
Continued conversation on the role of the Muscles in the Total Motion.
Additional detail concerning the Lever Assemblies.
Explanation of the Wrist Motions and their Positions and Conditions.
Extended passages on The Aiming Point Concept and its’ Application.
Detailed description of Right Timing and its distinguishing characteristics.
Aspects of Hinge Action and its’ role in Clubhead and Clubface Control.
New facets of Left Wrist Action as it relates to Paddlewheel Action.
Extensive supplemental discussion about Trigger Types.
New conversation on Monitoring the 3 Zones.
Further detail on all the Components and their relationships.
Revised Hitting and Swinging Patterns.
Updated aspects of The Basic Motion and its application.
Enlightening features on The Computer and its’ operation.
Improved Index for easier reference.
Pricing and Availability
The Golfing Machine– 7th Edition has a retail price of $34.95 plus shipping and handling. Books can be ordered by contacting The Golfing Machine, LLC toll-free (US and Canada) at (877) 647-G.O.L.F. (4653) or (503) 641-0290 or by visiting the company’s website at www.thegolfingmachine.com.
About The Golfing Machine, LLC
Based in Beaverton, Oregon, The Golfing Machine, LLC offers the premier advanced learning system and authorization program for professional golf instructors, providing unparalleled training on the golf stroke since 1969. The Company uses The Golfing Machine as the cornerstone of its Authorized Instructor Program, which increases professional golf instructors’ teaching credibility, confidence and skill through in-class learning and hands-on application of the book’s proven information. More information about The Golfing Machine, LLC’s authorization program, the book, and a complete list of active authorized instructors worldwide can be found on the
Company’s website at: www.thegolfingmachine.com.
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