Moe Norman was not your average golfer in any sense of the word. From his odd mannerisms, with many having speculated that Norman existed on the autism spectrum (via Golf Digest), right down to his style of dress and golf swing, nobody resembled him. However, oddness does not equate to ineffectiveness, and Norman's skills in golf made him a legend in the field. Now, with this biopic, the wider world will learn about Norman's inspiring, but often sad story.
Born in 1929, Norman began golfing at 11 years old, using a gnarled stick to practice his self-taught swing. According to CBC Sports, he had mastered his swing by the time he was 19, and in his adult life, he made a living selling the prizes he won from amateur golf tournaments. In 1955 and 1956, he won the Canadian Amateur title, and from there he began competing in American PGA events.
Unfortunately, his stint in the U.S. was short-lived as other golfers ridiculed him for his eccentricities. From then on, Norman rarely golfed outside of Canada. Still, his unique, "single plane" swing and dead-eye accuracy in the Canadian PGA earned him a reputation amongst golfers that has persisted for decades.
