THE BOOK
Homer Kelly was a self-trained, California licensed Engineer. He worked for Boeing Aircraft during the early days of NASA and earned a reputation as a guy who could solve nearly any problem with methodical analysis and rational thinking.
After shooting what seemed like an effortless score of 77 in only his second round of golf, Homer was motivated and felt that he could become a highly skilled Golfer.
Unfortunately, he became frustrated trying to learn from Golf teachers who didn't seem to have any understanding of the basic laws of nature. His Obsession to know WHY turned into a lifetime of research.
Homer knew there are no “Special” Laws of Physics for Golf. He understood the universal principles that affect ball flight, and believed that an excellent swing was simply a matter of allowing innate HUMAN abilities to take effect. Homer knew that having the IDEAL picture in the conscious mind will program the autonomous nervous system (Motor Cortex) to control the sequence of muscular actions and with each practice session, you will produce better shots and thus, lower golf scores.
Fortunately, a few Golf Professionals began to understand Homer's OBSESSION with knowing WHY things happen as well as HOW to hit a Golf shot. These guys founded the the STAR SYSTEM of G.O.L.F. (Geometrically Oriented Linear Force) Teaching Method in the late 60's and today, virtually every Golf teacher uses aspects of "the Golfing Machine" in their instruction.As a teacher, I consider The Golfing Machine to be indispensable, and the STAR SYSTEM to be the best method of instruction ever developed.
Sadly, Homer passed away before he became a scratch golfer and despite his nearly 30 years of research and writing about Golf, he had a difficult time even getting his book published. When you read "The Golfing Machine" you will understand why! If it seems very complex and obtuse, BUT when you keep reading and studying, you will begin to see that WHY is as important as the HOW. After nearly 40 years, I still find useful insights when I read it.
Click here to E-Mail John Baker <[email protected]> to order your own copy of the latest (7th) Edition) of "the Golfing Machine" for $99.00 including handling and shipping anywhere in the USA.
After shooting what seemed like an effortless score of 77 in only his second round of golf, Homer was motivated and felt that he could become a highly skilled Golfer.
Unfortunately, he became frustrated trying to learn from Golf teachers who didn't seem to have any understanding of the basic laws of nature. His Obsession to know WHY turned into a lifetime of research.
Homer knew there are no “Special” Laws of Physics for Golf. He understood the universal principles that affect ball flight, and believed that an excellent swing was simply a matter of allowing innate HUMAN abilities to take effect. Homer knew that having the IDEAL picture in the conscious mind will program the autonomous nervous system (Motor Cortex) to control the sequence of muscular actions and with each practice session, you will produce better shots and thus, lower golf scores.
Fortunately, a few Golf Professionals began to understand Homer's OBSESSION with knowing WHY things happen as well as HOW to hit a Golf shot. These guys founded the the STAR SYSTEM of G.O.L.F. (Geometrically Oriented Linear Force) Teaching Method in the late 60's and today, virtually every Golf teacher uses aspects of "the Golfing Machine" in their instruction.As a teacher, I consider The Golfing Machine to be indispensable, and the STAR SYSTEM to be the best method of instruction ever developed.
Sadly, Homer passed away before he became a scratch golfer and despite his nearly 30 years of research and writing about Golf, he had a difficult time even getting his book published. When you read "The Golfing Machine" you will understand why! If it seems very complex and obtuse, BUT when you keep reading and studying, you will begin to see that WHY is as important as the HOW. After nearly 40 years, I still find useful insights when I read it.
Click here to E-Mail John Baker <[email protected]> to order your own copy of the latest (7th) Edition) of "the Golfing Machine" for $99.00 including handling and shipping anywhere in the USA.