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I glanced at a couple of the "winning" videos and then briefly looked at Lynn's video. As far as quality of the video production and professional presentation - there is no question who the winner was - Lynn Blake. Quality might not "win" on any particular occasion but in the long run - it wins. If I was recommending buying a stock - I'd issue a strong buy sign.

Thanks, Mike. Coming from you, especially, that means a lot.



As I said earlier, I never expected to win. The odds were low -- hundreds of dedicated instructors across the country giving it their 'best shot' and The Golf Channel delivering its best subjective judgment on several listed criteria:

1. Camera presence;

2. Knowledge of golf instruction;

3. Charisma; and

4. Creativity.

That said, I did expect a level playing field and am disappointed that it simply was not the case.

Was it too much to ask that existing Golf Channel Instructors -- as listed on The Golf Channel website -- be excluded from a new Golf Channel Instructor Search?

Two of the three finalists have numerous Academy Live appearances since 2001 and a combined 100+ video lessons awaiting your download on TheGolfChannel.com.

This is 'new'?

Please.

Ne'er the less, for LBG, it's workin'!

As of November 22, the day the 'search' -- -- ended and the finalists were announced, my strong YouTube performance (7,057 views) surpassed by thousands those of the three Golf Channel finalists -- combined.

This 'popular vote' has produced a marked increase in our web traffic and sales.



For us, then, The Golf Channel Instructor Search "contest" -- -- was, and continues to be, a very positive experience.