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11-12-2009, 08:33 PM
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I am not sure that is the point of Homer's book or of Yoda's great instruction here. I agree with you GPS about the lack of players advocating TGM. But, look at their swings. Lets take Lucas Glover, US Open champ. Lag, flat left wrist at impact, float loading... He has components we can see in his swing that are in the book. So does every player on tour. Mr. Yoda knows the book and can teach. These are two separate things. If I get my daughter, who is just learning to play, to move her hands through impact before the clubhead, she will get a flat left wrist. I am not teaching her from the book, I am using the toolbox Homer Kelley provided to give her alignments that are golf like. Swinging left is a prime example. Kevin taught me to swivel after followthrough, really improving my swing. The swivel takes the club left, which is nothing more than being on plane. Teachers still need to be able to teach, regardless of what they know. Communication. Yoda has it, so do other teachers.
I think if you and I took lessons side by side, Yoda would tell us different things, that is teaching. Putting every student into a pre-conceived model is not. I find it hard to disagree with the Yellow Book when I see its examples in every tour player. Tell me one tour player that does not exhibit the three essentials or the three imperatives. Does the golfing machine have a player endorsement? Every good one. Tiger, regardless of swing change, has a steady head, flat left wrist, lag... Like Patton said about Rommel: " You magnificent Bast###, I read your book." Maybe Tiger didn't read it, but his swing is in the yellow.
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11-12-2009, 08:37 PM
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The book has every room for every swing Dodge, from Tiger down to the 18 Hcap hacker.
IMHO Tiger would be even better if he spent a weekend or two at the swamp
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11-12-2009, 09:15 PM
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No argument GPS, he would improve and eliminate the really bad shots like he hit on the 18th hole yesterday.
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11-12-2009, 09:36 PM
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Golf Swing is only part of a Pro Golfers makeup. The world is filled with great Ball Strikers.
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11-12-2009, 09:44 PM
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Last edited by Daryl : 11-12-2009 at 09:52 PM.
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11-12-2009, 11:46 PM
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Blood and Guts
Originally Posted by dodger
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... Like Patton said about Rommel: " You magnificent Bast###, I read your book." Maybe Tiger didn't read it, but his swing is in the yellow.
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Well said, dodger. Thanks!
While I'm at it, and this is an unabashed threadjack having absolutely nothing to do with golf . . .
A big Thanksgiving Thank-You to:
The late General George Patton (that self-described "Son of a Goddamned bitch, Georgie Patton") http://www.geoffmetcalf.com/patton_20010914.html . . .
The U.S. Third Army http://www.arcent.army.mil/. . .
And to all our courageous U.S. sevice men and women and those who have gone before -- expecting little and sacrificing much -- all while securing for "we the people" the liberty we enjoy today.
I understand that, in this 'new age' of entitlement and "Entertainment Tonight", these kudos rankle.
For those so affected, get over it.
From those of us who have served . . .
And from the countless beneficiaries who cherish their freedom; who 'get it'; and who stand strong . . .
We say:
Be very careful.
Those who would risk the United States of America to achieve their own personal, political or religious ends are treading on hallowed ground.
And there are many of us, indeed, a majority of us, who simply ain't gonna let that happen.
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11-13-2009, 12:51 AM
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"Read the Bible every God Damned day of my life."
General George S. Patton on his religious beliefs.
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11-13-2009, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by okie
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I became an American citizen one month ago. One of the proudest days of my life. The only nation built on a creed. This nation more than any other is based on the best ideas Providence can muster. A strong U.S. is a force for good in the world. To those that disagree...bring it! No doubt the wind blows hardest at the top of the tree. But I live in Oklahoma...we like the wind
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11-13-2009, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by okie
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Port Elizabeth, Republic of South Africa. Dual citizenship though. UK & SA...now USA!
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Welcome to the USA. The nice thing about Oklahoma, is that you if you travel 600 miles in any direction, you'll find civilization. |
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11-13-2009, 02:28 PM
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Fine Compliment
Funny, Daryl ! Civilization is overated! I have lived here for 16 years. First as a student, then as permanent resident..now as a "ballot brute"
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