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The Irrepressible Revolutionary
Despite their generally poor and often well-deserved reputation, revolutionaries perform a necessary function: They serve as the catalyst for change. For better or for worse, nothing much of consequence happens without such irreverent folk and their early adherence to a Big Idea.
Naturally, their resolute behavior and disdain of the status quo both offends and threatens those invested in the past. Should we who champion The Golfing Machine® and its revolutionary concepts expect any less from critics yoked to convention? I, for one, have long ago put away my rose-colored glasses and accept as inevitable all slings and arrows. They are a rite of passage. Fortunately, it is a new day, one in which it is possible to simply bypass The Establishment and to deliver the message directly. For those who would repress, the Internet is a fearful thing. For those who would liberate, it is wonderful. |
Good luck handling thems slings and thems arrows Lynn....we all know (and you know) you've got the tools to repel them.
Fight the power! Stick it to the man! ... Just keep spreadin the TGM goodness Lynn....I've got your back (and I'd say you've got Homer's). -Paul |
The flame is bright
The internet surely is a wonderful thing. I would never have got to hear of TGM and all of its teachings if it wasn't for the World Wide Web and this web site. I would still be hacking away, trying to find answers from so-called experts. I now have G.O.L.F and will NEVER go back.
Thank you Lynn, the fog is lifting! P.S Can't wait for the DVD, hope I can get it for Christmas[-o< |
David vs. Goliath
You and King David have more similarities than you know. He knew of the power of centripetal force, as do you. He knew of the small pulley wheel, as do you. And, "The establishment" should again feel threatened when truth is on the side of the believer.
We joke about having a cult-like following, calling ourselves Kool-aid drinkers. I still laugh each time I see it. :) But following the definition of a cult, we do impose excessive control over our members: that would be BALL CONTROL. I’ve told you before and I’ll tell you again, you are the John the Baptist of TGM. As Jesus was proud of him, I’m sure Homer would be proud of you. In order to be a leader, you have to have a following. There’s no question that you have that! Your teaching of TGM isn’t going to get anyone into heaven, but they’ll enjoy their stay here much more. |
Rich Lerner used a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson last night as it related to the recovery efforts in New Orleans ... "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."
I did a search and found several quotes that seemed relevant to your post and the TGM Experience. Enjoy ... "Every artist was first an amateur." "It is easy in the world to live after the world's opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude." "A friend is one before whom I may think aloud." "That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved." "The measure of a master is his success in bringing all men around to his opinion twenty years later." |
Excellent post Lynn! Your command of language matched with passion is unparalleled.
And lest us not forget. The seekers that preceded you and havent had chance you have had...and those that educated them. GolfingRandy ecox Chuck Evans (the original internet pioneer) Todd (mbcpro) Myself PB Paul Jaminid MikeO David Laville (he had the first TGM forum) Brian Manzella and others I may have missed - which there definitely are. Followed by the current pioneers - the footsteps are getting louder...and louder... We are all - followers, leaders, seekers and teachers. Followers because someone is leading in front of us - Homer. Leaders because our paths arent well travelled and so, to some degree, we have to etch out our own path. Seekers because learning is neverending...knowledge is not a endpoint and Homers teachings and the relationships are almost endless. And teachers because we have been there - and have scratched our heads the same as those less experienced then us - and we freely give our knowledge to them....without them, we are nothing. And Lynn, you my friend, are at the top of the food chain with unique characteristics seldom held - passion, knowledge, the ability to communicate and most importantly, the ability to INSPIRE. Patrick |
In The Harness
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The 'chance' you refer to is the opportunity I had to know personally and study under Homer Kelley the last three years of his life. Since January 10, 2004, after a twenty-year absence from the world of the The Golfing Machine®, I have been happy to share the fruit of that relationship, first as a contributor to other sites, and now with my students, colleagues and the members of LBG. I am also humbled by the responsiblity. It is a primary driver behind all I do. |
The way of the world is to try and pull down what you don't understand. TGM is the way and I'm on the path to the promised land
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Thanks Lynn!!!!!!!!!. It all started from someone explaining to me where my forearm was (between my wrist and elbow). I haven't looked back since.......:-)
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When "they are stuck on stupid."
It's amazing how a sound concept accompanied by fervency of will provokes the most abysmal behavior of the surrounding mob.
Mythology aside, I can imagine the guy that discovered fire was burned at the stake by his tribe. I liken this to Homer Kelley's work. Instructors use some of it, but still diss TGM or won't acknowlege it. When they can't ante up to effectively debate/discuss the concepts, their discomfort gets transformed. My favorites.... "The guy is dogmatic". That's dipspeak for "narrowminded and uncompromising". Such as "the presention was 'too strong'". If they looked the word up they would find that dogmatism only applies if the assertion has not been proved or is unprovable. I think that TGM is beyond the proven point. "Men of will, have the morality of an avalanche". This one is more literary, but is the general purpose catchall of a scoundrel. I think it implies that if you are a strong advocate, you will do anything to achieve the ends. And you're probably a molester on the side, too. These types of things all fall under the same category. It's good to know about it, because it's rampant today. It's called the "ad homenim" fallacy. If you can't refute the fact, idea or concept, attack the person. 1. A makes claim B; 2. there is something objectionable about A, 3. therefore claim B is false. I would imagine that is why Ted's peers whispered about Lynn's "ego" issues. Based on Lynn's exceptional abilities and sturdy character, I'm surprised that they didn't whisper about him having a side hobby of robbing convenience stores. FWIW, always remember "If they are not throwing rocks at you, you're not making a difference." And the meaner the rocks, the more desperate they are. Thank heaven for the Internet. It does put a lot of responsibility right in the individual's lap. But somewhere out there in the maze, you can always find the truth. Like here. Charlie :) |
A post for the ages
Theodan,
My wife asked me why the heck I was laughing so loud. I had her read the post, too. This is one for the archives. You nailed it, as good as 357 yards down the middle. |
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Glad you enjoyed. I think that's why what you guys are doing is called "the bleeding edge". That's the cutting edge... with rock bruises and scrapes. :) Charlie |
Change is inevitable in everything.
What lies ahead are challenges, as in anything. But rest assured that the players are some substantial and some truly exceptional individuals. They will (as my favorite all time movie character says) "improvise, adapt and overcome". The teachings of Homer Kelley have layed unattended for too many decades. Almost as if people were waiting for someone(s) to come along to champion, communicate, and spread them. I submit that the benefactor of this site, you, and the fellow supporters of Lynn Blake Golf are saying and must continue to say.... We are the ones we have been waiting for. Charlie |
Friends Helping Friends
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Peace And Goodwill To All In The TGM Family
It has been probably better than a year since I have heard the term 'cult' and TGM on various forums. This is IMO a remarkable improvement. In fact where once on forums that just the mentioning of TGM would create bashing name calling, now discussions are happening and people, other than TGM advocates are asking more and more. These are changes for good....
In the past 18 months we have witnessed the interest, the activity surrounding TGM be elevated to levels not seen before. We have at least 3 INTERNET forums where we can discuss TGM from concepts to practical application. On those forums the level of knowledge is unparalleled to any other golf forums IMO. We are very fortunate to have AIs participate, some who were trained by Mr. Kelley himself, others who learned directly from those who were trained by Mr. Kelley. We have access to golf instructors who have made their living in golf and over the years gain invaluable experience. All of this is being made available to us. And we have The Golfing Machine, by Homer Kelley. I think about this from time to time and consider, at least myself, to be very lucky. How many other golfers can go to a forum or a few forums and learn about golf, get answers to questions, and have opportunities to meet and work a group of this nature? Here even yet a better question I have for the group, How many of you can have access on near a daily basis with proven golf instructors who for the most part are AIs or very knowledgeable in TGM to assist each in their effort to better develop their own golf stroke? Increase their knowledge based on tried an proven instruction? How many of us have pros available at our own course that can match the quality we have here? Homer Kelley's legacy, The Golfing Machine lives on in each of us as demonstrate the value it has to us and we share with others. It is the demand for Authorized Instructors, Instructors who have build their golf stroke knowledge that they teach based on The Golfing Machine that will grow this legacy. It is not instructors touting they are an AI and they teach based on tenets of The Golfing Machine. Again we are all very fortunate in what we have available to us. And with this 'gift' that each of us has been given goes the responsibility to act accordingly, share it, pass it on and support those type of efforts. We must also recognize that some who have provided this gift to us will also move forward to make their own name and build their career. This is not at all in conflict with Homer Kelley's philosophy IMO, after all was it not Homer who said it is your swing, not mine or someone else? Same with building on this knowledge and creating Paul Pro's Swing Method, it is more than likely a composite. I know of only one instructor (there may be others but my world is limited) that IMO truly teaches TGM as a method, actually two. I know of many who teach golf who have based their teaching methods on TGM. All of these instructors that I know of seem to be able to teach beyond just their preferred method. The are IMO the true AI, a golf stroke troubleshooter, not method x fixer. I would add, I wonder how many when they discuss 'educated hands' think about Henry Cotton or credit him with this concept? In closing I have been very fortunate to meet or talk with a number of the contributors to the forums, AIs, Teaching Professionals, Students of the Game and all seem to have a very genuine interest and passion for the game and for The Golfing Machine. If I haven't lately told y'all...thanks. I appreciate the sharing of knowledge, the discussions and help. Here is to 2006 a bigger and better year for all. |
Yoda
Thanks again for helping me to better understand TGM. I've been reading it for the past five years and not until you gave the lessons to Paul and Colling Neeman did I begin to see the emphasis on the total motion and the importance of the early chapters in the book.. I like most looked for the magic cure and would get more confused as time went on. Your gallery is a big help I like the swoosh! Another question. Can you take the hands forward with the shaft almost perpendicular to the ground in a regular swing like the impact bag demonstration, and if you do does it hamper the release? |
Boss Neeman
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That should be your Feeling, i.e., the Hands well forward at Impact. Just as you instinctively applied at bat in your major league baseball career. But forget about that for a minute... I've heard so much about 'Dad' from Paul and Cal, Jr. and 'Grandpa' from Collin... When do we meet? You get down to The Swamp... The lesson's on me! P.S. And Ted, too, especially if you show your aggressive Hitting tendencies! P.P.S. Bring your autograph pen! |
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First I want to apologize for my english. I am French (nobody is perfect..) and I hope that my bad orthograph and lack of vocabulary will not change the mind of my mail.
In the last ten years I have been trying to improve my golf swing with books, videos, stages, lessons with well known pros in my area. I was going up and down, from exultation to depression. My handicap was still at 14. Last year, on Internet forums , I discovered some non "conventional" roads , and specialy Natural golf (Todd Graves's instruction). I ordered the CDs and have to admit that I was feeling good with this concept and made a lot of progress. Then came The LIGHT. One night I found a very special mail on natural golf forum, from a certain Yoda. It took me some time to find that Yoda was Lynn Blake. Since that time I have bought HK book (bible) and I'm connecting every day. Mr Yoda, I am quite sure that I'm not the only one on this site to think that you are bringing much more than technic. You are some kind of humanist and every -body can appreciate your passionate way to share your knowledge in your videos and in your mail. These qualities seem to be contagious : the quality and the spirit of the debates on your site are top rate. THANK YOU +++. May I ask you a question? Some key points in the natural golf swing ("swing like Moe") are facing the ball at impact and keeping the right foot down as long as possible. It seems to me that we have some similarity in Moe Norman's and BenDoyle 's swings on these points :???: Thank you again and "May the force be with you" forever. PM |
The Stable Base
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With regard to the two points you've raised, TGM teaches that, normally, the Body is 'comparatively' squared away at Impact (10-8-A). For special situations (especially Short Shots) the entire Body (not just the Stance) can be well Open to the Target Line (10-8-B). The Right Foot is normally Flat well into the Downstroke and perhaps even into the Follow-Through. When the Heel does come up, it should be because the Pivot pulls it up, not because it is artificially lifted up. As with many other virtues, it is possible to exaggerate the Flat Right Foot into a fault. As a general rule, though, I see more artificial lifting of the Heels -- Happy Feet! -- than necessary. Also, extraneous Knee Motion can be a problem. Remember, your Knees are your Anchors. Their function is to keep the Head Stationary, and that becomes difficult to do if the Knees are out of control and firing all over the place. |
St. Andrews
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Thanks Yoda, Great Post Martee
Thanks Yoda for all you have done for TGM. This site is exceptional and the quantity and quality of the information you present is unmatched on any forum. I have learned much this past year and hope to continue the process with a visit next summer. Continue the great work and I look forward to seeing a DVD in the future (I am a totally visual guy....gotta see, see, see).
Kevin Martee, Great post. I love all the TGM forums available and hope they all continue to florish. I know I will be there to learn and hopefully help others if I can. I do try to post carefully but am not shy about telling others where I get my info, Lynn, Brian, or Chuck. All are doing great things. Here's hoping the TGM site makes some progress, and the 7th Edition comes out in some form, if only to try to capture what Homer wanted changed. :p To the nicest, most helpful folks I know, TGM golfers. |
St Andrews 2006
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Going to St Andrews will be a triple pilgrimage for me First to come back to a devotion site for any good golfer Second to meet the "Guide" Third to have some good time to share with good fellows. I have to plan this meeting (July 2006) , for professional reasons. Do you have any informations about the designed dates? Thank you PM |
Dates for St. Andrews
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Thanks Lynn
I am new to the site, but not new to the search :) but your post brings to mind the opening lines of "IF" by Rudyard Kipling.
"If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you" Pioneers have to be a hardy breed because the frontier that they cross now is not the plains of the old west, but the unplowed and unfertilized field of the minds of the masses, and THEY DON'T LIKE IT. Keep up the good fight. Fred Brattain :p |
The Turnip Truck . . .
Not being an AI and not being part of all the politics, I didn't understand what the Irrepressible Revolutionary thread was all about. Now I'm starting to see it.
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You Know It Ain't Easy
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Thanks for all your support and contributions this past year. We here at LBG 'preciate it. :) |
Thanks for the Inspiration
Gentlemen,
I just wanted to offer my appreciation for the forum. Few in the past have offered or seem to grasp the nexus between the philosophical and cerebral elements of The Golfing Machine the way that the contrubutors to this forum have. It is nice to know that I'm not alone. Looking forward to the future as we all move forward. Thank you all. |
Makin' Progress
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The 'word' about LBG seems to be getting out. We hit the 2,000 Member milestone on February 1st, and in the past two weeks have added 100 more. We continue to work diligently behind the scenes to prepare for the floodgates that will open upon our anticipated international exposure. In the meantime... Keep your fingers crossed for us, and... Keep on reading and posting! |
stack and tilt
Hi All,has anybody seen the article in GOLF DIGEST regarding new tour swing whereby there is the tilt towards the ball on backswing,any comments.TERRY
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Yes, check out a couple of the recent threads about Plummer & Bennett. |
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