And No , can't learn a complete swing from scratch just by reading the book. Its meant to be taught demonstrated by Authorised instructors. And some of the concepts served better by watching the TGM videos and freebies.
The extreme difficulty and knowledge required is to APPLY, This comes from someone who attempt to study this book . maybe close to 2 years?..Even heard that only a rare few in the circle really knows how to apply...
The most important to understand, there is NO one perfect swing for anybody. And when you thought you know it, you actually don't, at least thats how I feel.
just my 2 cents.
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Latest incubator: Finally appreciate why Hogan wrote 19 pages on GRIP. I bet he could write another 40 pages.
And No , can't learn a complete swing from scratch just by reading the book. Its meant to be taught demonstrated by Authorised instructors. And some of the concepts served better by watching the TGM videos and freebies.
The extreme difficulty and knowledge required is to APPLY, This comes from someone who attempt to study this book . maybe close to 2 years?..Even heard that only a rare few in the circle really knows how to apply...
The most important to understand, there is NO one perfect swing for anybody. And when you thought you know it, you actually don't, at least thats how I feel.
just my 2 cents.
When you start learning the language of TGM it becomes easy to understand the book. Learn the TGM language and it will unlock the mystery of the book.
I know the codes and the language. 2 yrs on it. Given tons of clues. Saw video DVD here and there..
But Applying the secrets is entirely another matter. Because the book is firstly highly subjected to interpretation. The knowledge and basics of that individual golfer.
Maybe 24 components alone millions combination . Not forgetting the Degree in Each combination, Player's preference. Nope, I don't think as average as I am I am able to break the secret . Its a million in one chance.
Need to go to one of the school to progress.
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God :God is love.
Latest incubator: Finally appreciate why Hogan wrote 19 pages on GRIP. I bet he could write another 40 pages.
How long does it take for the rest of us, if someone like Mr. Kelley who spent 26 years?
__________________ Yani Tseng, Go! Go! Go! Yani Tseng Did It Again! YOU load and sustain the "LAG", during which the "LAW" releases it, ideally beyond impact.
"Sustain (Yang/陽) the lag (Yin/陰)" is "the unification of Ying and Yang" (陰陽合一).
The "LAW" creates the "effect", which is the "motion" or "feel", with the "cause", which is the "intent" or "command".
"Lag" is the secret of golf, passion is the secret of life.
Think as a golfer, execute like a robot.
Rotate, twist, spin, turn. Bend the shaft.
How long does it take for the rest of us, if someone like Mr. Kelley who spent 26 years?
It took Homer most of his life to provide the information for us. You need to read the book many times. I read from the book every day. You do not need to memorize it but to be able to look up information you want to use and teach and understand it. How long it takes is up to you. You will only get out of it what you put into it. You can always take a lesson with an AI and just study the book.
When I started with TGM I was fortunate to be introduced by a couple of GSEDs, Danny Elkins and Chuck Evans. Along the way I have met many successful instructors, some are TGM and some are not. Along with Danny and Chuck I have been able to observe many TGM instructors such as Chris Asbell, Lynn, Ted, Ron Gring, Tom Stickney, Martin Hall, VJ Trolio, Mark Blackburn, and many, many, more.
The reason I bring up the "name drops" is not to show how many teachers I know, but how similar they all teach. I have found that if you teach the 3 Imperatives AND the 3 Essentials, TGM is a wonderful reference guide for teachers to use. However, many "disciples" try to create the "perfect pattern" based on swinging or hitting and this is where frustration and confusion sets in. In my opinion, Homer did not care how you swung a golf club as long as the components were compatible. He gave us a wonderful "owner's manual" so we could figure out why we played poorly but also why we played so well.
I try very hard to convey to my students that they must control the CLUBHEAD, CLUBFACE, and CLUBSHAFT while maintaining Rhythm and Balance. A steady head is a great way to do this.
Learning TGM is much like learning the Rules of Golf, most understand the basics, a few know how to use the book, fewer still can use the decisions book, and a rare individual can recite it with page numbers. Learn the 3 Imperatives and 3 Essentials and apply them to your game and the "WOW" factor will hit you. After that, think of it as a journey not a race. The best way to learn is through self awareness and TGM will give you plenty of info to do this.
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