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Old 06-07-2007, 04:26 PM
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I am nowhere near the level of expertise of those that responded to this interesting question, but I have spent considerable time pondering how to teach what I understand of TGM to youngsters. I noticed early on that a lot of good things come in threes!


(A). Three parts of a Golf Club

1. Clubshaft
2. Clubface
3. Clubhead

(B). Three Major Concepts of the Golf Swing
1. Inclined Plane – Clubshaft
2. Hinge Action – Clubface
3. Centrifugal Force – Clubhead

(C). Three Essentials for a Good Golf Swing

1. Steady Head
2. Balance
3. Rhythm

(D). Three Imperatives For a Good Golf Stroke

1. Flat Left Wrist at Impact
2. On Plane Club Shaft
3. Club Head Lag

(E). Three Dimensions of the Golf Stroke

1. Downward
2. Outward
3. Forward

(f) Three Universal Planes

1. Horizontal
2. Vertical
3. Inclined

(G) Three Geometric Shapes

1. Circle
2. Triangle
3. Rectangle (the inclined plane)

(h) The Greatest Triune

1. Father
2. Son
3. Holy Spirit


A threefold cord is not easily broken (Ecclesiastes 4:12)
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Old 06-07-2007, 04:31 PM
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Awesome post Okie!

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Old 06-07-2007, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by okie View Post
I am nowhere near the level of expertise of those that responded to this interesting question, but I have spent considerable time pondering how to teach what I understand of TGM to youngsters. I noticed early on that a lot of good things come in threes!


(A). Three parts of a Golf Club

1. Clubshaft
2. Clubface
3. Clubhead

(B). Three Major Concepts of the Golf Swing
1. Inclined Plane – Clubshaft
2. Hinge Action – Clubface
3. Centrifugal Force – Clubhead

(C). Three Essentials for a Good Golf Swing

1. Steady Head
2. Balance
3. Rhythm

(D). Three Imperatives For a Good Golf Stroke

1. Flat Left Wrist at Impact
2. On Plane Club Shaft
3. Club Head Lag

(E). Three Dimensions of the Golf Stroke

1. Downward
2. Outward
3. Forward

(f) Three Universal Planes

1. Horizontal
2. Vertical
3. Inclined

(G) Three Geometric Shapes

1. Circle
2. Triangle
3. Rectangle (the inclined plane)

(h) The Greatest Triune

1. Father
2. Son
3. Holy Spirit


A threefold cord is not easily broken (Ecclesiastes 4:12)
Nowhere near the level of expertise of those that responded to this interesting question? You wouldn't know it by your post. You have obviously done your homework. Nice outline, all will be included, but I am not sure I can present (h) in the manner it deserves.
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Old 06-07-2007, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by okie View Post
I am nowhere near the level of expertise of those that responded to this interesting question, but I have spent considerable time pondering how to teach what I understand of TGM to youngsters. I noticed early on that a lot of good things come in threes!


(A). Three parts of a Golf Club

1. Clubshaft
2. Clubface
3. Clubhead

(B). Three Major Concepts of the Golf Swing
1. Inclined Plane – Clubshaft
2. Hinge Action – Clubface
3. Centrifugal Force – Clubhead

(C). Three Essentials for a Good Golf Swing

1. Steady Head
2. Balance
3. Rhythm

(D). Three Imperatives For a Good Golf Stroke

1. Flat Left Wrist at Impact
2. On Plane Club Shaft
3. Club Head Lag

(E). Three Dimensions of the Golf Stroke

1. Downward
2. Outward
3. Forward

(f) Three Universal Planes

1. Horizontal
2. Vertical
3. Inclined

(G) Three Geometric Shapes

1. Circle
2. Triangle
3. Rectangle (the inclined plane)

(h) The Greatest Triune

1. Father
2. Son
3. Holy Spirit


A threefold cord is not easily broken (Ecclesiastes 4:12)
Great list Okie!

Could we add what Homer based it on?

Newton’s first three laws

1. Inertia
2. Force and Acceleration
3. Reacting Forces
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Old 06-07-2007, 08:05 PM
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Great list Okie!

Could we add what Homer based it on?

Newton’s first three laws

1. Inertia
2. Force and Acceleration
3. Reacting Forces
1-Look
2-Look
3-Look
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Old 06-07-2007, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by okie View Post

I noticed early on that a lot of good things come in threes!

Thanks for this post, okie.

Let's add to the list...

Three Stations
1. Address.

2. Top.

3. Finish
.
Three Zones (Extra credit for each of the three interchangeable terms!)
1. Body Control (Pivot/Body/Balance).

2. Club Control (Power/Arms/Force).

3. Ball Control (Purpose/Hands/Direction).
Three Basic Wrist Motions (Extra credit for three conditions within each motion!)
1. Horizontal (Flat/Bent/Arched).

2. Perpendicular (Level/Cocked/Uncocked).

3. Rotational (Vertical/Turned/Rolled).
Adjusted Address Routine
1. Practice Swing.

2. Waggle.

3. Forward Press.
Three Methods (of Component Translation)
1. Crash.

2. Relative.

3. Expanded
.

Three Types of Lag
1. Pivot.

2. Accumulator.

3. Clubhead.
Basic Motion Curriculum
1. Basic.

2. Acquired.

3. Total.
And...

Holy Geometric, Batman!

The all-encompassing Star System Triad
1. Three Imperatives directing the...

2. Three Functions...through the...

3. Three Stations.

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Old 06-08-2007, 02:25 AM
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You are going to need at least another 90 minutes Drew!
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Old 06-09-2007, 07:50 AM
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You are going to need at least another 90 minutes Drew!
If not a lifetime.
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Old 06-10-2007, 12:54 AM
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I think there is great potential in showing the application of G.O.L.F. (how most touring pros are great with the three imperatives and handicap golfers are not with video examples for instance) and also giving an overview (wetting the appetite for study).
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The reason you can't sustain the lag is because you are so eager to make the club move fast (a reaction to the intent of "hitting it far"). So on a full shot you throw it away too early, which doesn't happen for your short chip. (bts)
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Old 06-12-2007, 06:37 PM
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Thank you for the response Neil. Attempting to reconcile what you said in the the mirror alerted me to a tendency that I did not realize that I have/had - not varying the width of my stance much for different clubs, my stance for a wedge was in fact too wide. so thank you for the ball postion info as well as the unintended benefit!

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