I think that the references are important in order to provide a positive and unambiguous connection between illustrative examples provided in forum posts and pertinent sections of the book. In this way greater understanding of the book can be obtained making it a more practical reference for everyday use rather than an arcane textbook of golf mechanics and geometry. Simply put, the references allow one to place the sticky note explanation (forum post) in the correct place in the book.
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Steph
Distance is Magic; Precision is Practice.
Where to look next to the explanation is great. Treat it as most don't have the book, but those that do will have the number next to it to look up. I do occasionally, but it's easier to understand straight from the horses mouth then trying to diasect the bible of golf.
I just remember posts that looked like a foreign language to me.
One reference leads to another,
that leads to another,
that leads you to yet another
and so on and so forth and
next thing you know
you are fluent in Kelley.
And that goes straight to the hands.
The references are handy as a footnote tool, so to speak. I will reiterate the above that a response of a reference only is annoying, and more of an ego thing. Drives me nuts when someone makes a post consisting of nothing more than, "6-E-2."
Mr. Kelley put reference in the book for a reason. It is up to the individual whether or not they decide to use them. Having references will keep everyone happy(3-A) .