My first post, so please be gentle. I started playing about 30 years ago, while in my mid twenties. I was lucky to start out wtih lessons from a TGM certified instructor who had taken some lessons from Ben while going to college in the US (I'm from Canada). After about a year and some really great improvements (I was about an 8 hcp in a year), my instructor started trying to get ready to try qualifying school and took some lessons from a local pro who had a great reputation for producing stars. Anyways, the pro was a Ballard disciple and wanted my teacher to forget staying centered and get a lot more lateral movement. Unfortunately, this pretty much ruined my teacher's game and he ended up taking a club job some distance from where I live. For most of the next 3 decades, I was lucky enough to play to a very low handicap, but was extremely inconsistent to say the least. During this time, I took lessons from a variety of instructors who all seemed to struggle to explain things the way my first teacher had. I am analytical by nature and would ask what I thought were simple questions that they couldn't address. I'm not sure why, but one day it occurred to me to look at the copy of Homer's book that my first teacher had given me. To say a light went on would be a gross understatement. From there, I went to the other source of all knowledge (the internet!) and found someone who has improved my game more in 2 years than all the work I did in the previous 28 or so. Anyways, anyone looking for a GSED in Canada who is an amazing instructor, coach and all round great guy, check out Monte Harris in Kelowna, BC.
Welcome. You will find this a wonderful place to come for information when you can't speak with Mr. Harris. Lynn understands TGM like nobody else...
Kevin
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I could be wrong. I have been before, and will be again.
Welcome. You will find this a wonderful place to come for information when you can't speak with Mr. Harris. Lynn understands TGM like nobody else...
Kevin
Thanks Kevin. I believe I owe Lynn an apology, as on reading the name of the Forum, it would appear it is for Testimonials for Lynn and not for a post such as mine. Hope no one was offended, none was intended.
Thanks Kevin. I believe I owe Lynn an apology, as on reading the name of the Forum, it would appear it is for Testimonials for Lynn and not for a post such as mine. Hope no one was offended, none was intended.
Not at all!!!
Lynn loves to hear from other TGMers, and those who teach the work of Homer. You are a welcome addition, and it would be fun to hear from your teacher as well!!!
Kevin
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I could be wrong. I have been before, and will be again.
Lynn loves to hear from other TGMers, and those who teach the work of Homer. You are a welcome addition, and it would be fun to hear from your teacher as well!!!
Kevin
I've been practicing at a local facility the past few months and have been getting questions from other people on what I'm working on, etc. When I tell them about TGM, some get pretty enthused and want to know more, so I tell them to check out this site and I usually here back from them on Lynn's videos and all the useful information. Funny thing, one of them has ordered Homer's book and asked me what chapters I read or was reading. I had a hard time trying to explain the book, but told him that it describes the physics and geometry (the 'laws'), the components and the variations that can be selected to build a stroke. Not sure if that's 'right', but in 50 words or less, it was my best shot. My main suggestion was to find someone who can help him understand how to use the book to build a motion that will work for him. Any ideas on how to better explain the concept of the book would be welcome as I'm sure I'll be getting more...
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