I just wanted to share an email I received from a teaching pro in Charlottesville, VA. I was searching for a TGM guy near my house that I could work with some. I had sent him an email, and this was his response. I thought it said alot for TGM.
"Steve,
I’m sorry for the delay. I didn’t want to rush my response.
First of all, welcome to Virginia. I have been here for ten years…transplanted from Texas. Virginia is a great state and I’m proud to call it my home. I have been a PGA member since 1993. My father was a PGA golf professional so I grew up in the business. I’m proud of my association but I have never learned anything about the golf stroke from the PGA. What I have learned has come from Mr. Kelley and all the wonderful Authorized Instructors- Ben Doyle, Lynn Blake (Yoda), Chuck Evans, Joe Daniels and Brian Manzella.
I first learned of The Golfing Machine in 1982- the year Bobby Clampett lead after two rounds of the British Open. I will never forget the interviews- he was using terms that I didn’t understand. I purchased the book and have been studying it ever since. Two years ago I had an opportunity to attend a seminar hosted by Ron Gring (G.S.E.D.). After the seminar I asked him how he was able to become an A.I. He gave me Chuck Evan’s contact information which ultimately lead to my association with Joe Daniels. In February of this year I attended and passed Level I of the G.S.E.B. I will complete Level II as soon as I am able- four children and a full time job take a lot of my free time. My goal is to become a G.S.E.D.
Yes, I do teach using TGM principles- nothing else makes sense. I would love to get together to see if there is anything I can do to help you with your journey."
I love the line "I never learned anything about the golf stroke from the PGA." I haven't met this man, but he obviously is on the right path, and has been for some time. Great news for the golfers in his area!
His name is Eric McGraw and he teaches out of Keswick club at Monticello, just outside of Charlottesville, VA. He sounds like a good guy, I am going to try and meet him next week for a session, then we'll just go from there.
Eric Mcgraw and me had the opportunity to attend the GSEB classes at Bonita in Jan this year with a great bunch of guys. I came all the way from India to do the GSEB. Let me tell you something about Eric.
Erik was the most intrensic student in the class. EVERY, I repeat EVERY detail that could be thrashed out in the TGM for the class 1, was, by Eric. We had sessions where Joe Daniels and he would clear out his thoughts and doubts for an hour at a time with us guys just totally silent. Eric was the disector, He would open out every component and clear the fog to the fullest. Gave Joe Daniels a real workout with his knowledge too.
Unfortunately he had to leave after the Level 1 class but he went away with it all. He had questions from all of TGM and I am sure he has what it takes to be a vey competent AI
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Eric is a wonderful person and we shared a wonderful time at Bonita. You will only be at the greatest advantage in learning from him and needless to say will immensly enjoy your golf with him.
If any of u guys from the Bonita class are in this forum -- holler in . I would love to hear from you.
Vikram GSEB
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"If you keep on thinking what you always thought, you'll keep on doing.what you always did. And if you keep on doing what you always did, you'll keep on getting what you always got."
Came half way around the world to incubate learn and execute TGM in India. Started out as a coach and Instructor two and a half years ago. Came across TGM on the internet six months later, the lights kinda flashed in the computer, ordered the book, read it, had to know more, visited the USA and did the GSEB, came back and started working with an ametuer student ranked 19th on the merit list in India through a reference, Got him to 11th within 3 months. Guys heard about me and the DAM BROKE LOOSE( No one knew about TGM though but saw what happenned when the guy shot a 6 under. No.14 called in and started working with me. Six months down the line he's now at no.2 representing India in all Am tourneys in SE Asia. Had a total of 7 wins and 11 top ten finishes among my 40 odd students in a year in various catagories. Now also teach the youngest pro aged 16 in India. Possibly the youngest in the world( turned pro at 15). The kid shoots par like a breeze. Needs some mental work though!
See where TGM has got me?
Dont have time to breathe the moment I am seen at the range.
Should be coming back for the GSEM classes the moment I am eligble.
Sure I am proud to be the TGM GURU in India. Its taught me more than I could have hoped to learn any place else on the planet. LOTS MORE TO LEARN though!!!!. You guys have been AWESOME!!!
Vikram
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"If you keep on thinking what you always thought, you'll keep on doing.what you always did. And if you keep on doing what you always did, you'll keep on getting what you always got."
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