Moe Norman: The Rain Man of golf who amazed even the greats of the sport
Dubbed golf s Rain Man, Moe Norman didn t fit into the sport s traditional mold. Norman was known for his funky clothing, eccentric personality and highly distinctive swing which even the greats of the game admired.
Posted: Apr 6, 2021 1:40 PM
Updated: Apr 6, 2021 1:40 PM
Posted By: By Ben Morse, CNN
Whether it s because of his funky clothing, eccentric personality or highly distinctive swing, Moe Norman dubbed golf s Rain Man didn t fit into the sport s traditional mold. Like Raymond [Babbitt], Moe spoke in staccato bursts, golf coach and author Tim O Connor, who has written a book about Norman, told CNN Sport, as he compared the Canadian golfer to the Oscar-winning film s leading character.