Someone here deserves a medal for sticking to the fundamentals!
Thanks, BerntR. I appreciate the kudos and am proud of helping my students build their golf strokes according to time-tested fundamentals. And, thanks to Homer Kelley, being able to teach them with a precision unknown to most 'methods'.
This doesn't mean I'm a 'Johnny One-Note' or some diehard, stuck-in-the-mud defender of an antiquated status quo. In fact, I'll be starting a thread soon where we will explore TGM's essential Geometry -- as actually written in the book (and not as misunderstood and pilloried elsewhere). Along the way, we will examine that Geometry in the light of D Plane Theory and TrackMan analytics.
In the end, I believe today's technology -- once its own limitations are also understood -- will validate, not contradict, Homer's work. Moreover, I believe it will enable us to better understand what these modern 'black boxes' are telling us and how we can best use the information to benefit our own games and those of our students.
Looking forward to watching your guys again this year!
Kevin
Although I had a couple of significant nibbles, I didn't pick up up any new students on the PGA TOUR this year. However, quite a number of PGA teaching professionals, domestic and international, have come into the fold, along with several mini-tour players.
As of two weeks ago, Brian Gay is in good health and ready to roll in 2011. He's headed to Hawaii a bit early (January 4th) to prepare for The Sony (January 10-16).
Although I had a couple of significant nibbles, I didn't pick up up any new students on the PGA TOUR this year. However, quite a number of PGA teaching professionals, domestic and international, have come into the fold, along with several mini-tour players.
Is it me (and it could be since I'm more aware of TGM Essentials) or am I seeing more and more of the TGM fundamentals being stressed in the popular magazines? I think I saw Jim McClean with the palms facing the plane at top, Poulter with a very early wrist cock versus shoulder-driven turn, FLW fundamental somewhere or other, etc.
Given the time of year, I think this metaphoric thought appropriate -- sometimes you lead the revolution (e.g. Jesus) and sometimes you herald it (e.g. John the Baptist). Lynn, you been wondering in the desert or eaten any locusts and honey lately?
Given the time of year, I think this metaphoric thought appropriate -- sometimes you lead the revolution (e.g. Jesus) and sometimes you herald it (e.g. John the Baptist). Lynn, you been wondering in the desert or eaten any locusts and honey lately?
Moses spent 40 years in the desert and led his people to the Promised Land. He never saw it, but he trained Joshua who would take'm in.
This year began my fourth decade in The Golfing Machine. We're gettin' close!
Thanks, BerntR. I appreciate the kudos and am proud of helping my students build their golf strokes according to time-tested fundamentals. And, thanks to Homer Kelley, being able to teach them with a precision unknown to most 'methods'.
This doesn't mean I'm a 'Johnny One-Note' or some diehard, stick-in-the-mud defender of an antiquated status quo. In fact, I'll be starting a thread soon where we will explore TGM's essential Geometry -- as actually written in the book (and not as misunderstood and pilloried elsewhere). Along the way, we will examine that Geometry in the light of D Plane Theory and TrackMan analytics.
In the end, I believe today's technology -- once its own limitations are also understood -- will validate, not contradict, Homer's work. Moreover, I believe it will enable us to better understand what these modern 'black boxes' are telling us and how we can best use the information to benefit our own games and those of our students.
I am really looking forward to that thread. I believe the level of understanding will improve from the give and take discussion and enlightenment that all these points of view bring. (Even if it is to just reinforce what we "know.")
I like a phrase I saw as a signature on some forum long ago..."I try to keep an open mind, but not so open that my brains fall out..."
Thanks, BerntR. I appreciate the kudos and am proud of helping my students build their golf strokes according to time-tested fundamentals. And, thanks to Homer Kelley, being able to teach them with a precision unknown to most 'methods'.
This doesn't mean I'm a 'Johnny One-Note' or some diehard, stuck-in-the-mud defender of an antiquated status quo. In fact, I'll be starting a thread soon where we will explore TGM's essential Geometry -- as actually written in the book (and not as misunderstood and pilloried elsewhere). Along the way, we will examine that Geometry in the light of D Plane Theory and TrackMan analytics.
In the end, I believe today's technology -- once its own limitations are also understood -- will validate, not contradict, Homer's work. Moreover, I believe it will enable us to better understand what these modern 'black boxes' are telling us and how we can best use the information to benefit our own games and those of our students.
Thats something Im really forward to seeing Lynn. Thanks for doing this.
All the best for 2011, its going to be a big year.
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