Teachers Tournament
 

If the golf teachers of the world played a tournament... who would be among the leaders? Who would win? THIS IS FOR FUN ONLY!!!

I'll start--

Among the leaders-- Mac O'Grady, Stan Utley, Peter Croker, Greg McHatton, Jim McLean

Winner-- Utley... because he plays the most on a high level

Re: Teachers Tournament
 

In a celebrity teacher’s tournament?

They play a highly competitive PGA Club Professional Championship each year. Did you see the swing and performance of Mike Small, this year's winner? What a great swing. He is playing in the Western this week.


My pick:
I’ll go with Suzy Whaley over some of those old guys like Leadbetter.

Some wonderful swings in the CPGA. Evidence that Homer's influence is strong.

I really like JC Andersen's swing. A very accurate motion. I'd love to see some clips/pics if anyone has any. I didn't catch more than a few minutes of this year, but I saw quite a few top notch patterns. I liked what I saw of Tim Thelen's motion too.

The PGA should do a yearly summary of the tourney by posting the top 10 finisher's swings with analysis by a GSED listing their components :idea:

Bobby Schaeffer (Ben Doyle and McHatton understudy)would be competitive too.

Don't forget Mr. Smith
 

Rick Smith can play too.

I'll tell you what:

Let Mac or JC or any of those guys go teach at Different Strokes in Louisville and City Park in New Orleans for oh... three or four years or so (I've done 23), travel all the time, have q surgery a year and play one tournament or two all year and play about 20 rounds a year tops...


...then, let me at 'em. :wink:

You mean...by that time, they won't be able to break 80 either? :wink:

Re: Teachers Tournament
 

Lagster

You have a strong list, but have omitted the obvious winner!
Yoda

Ted Forte would be rather dangerous too.

Re: Teachers Tournament
 

[quote="Doug"]Lagster

You have a strong list, but you have omitted the obvious winner.

Yoda

Ted Fort also can play. paraphrase... sorry,accidentally erased part of message when editing
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I hear that Yoda and Ted do indeed play well!!! I have seen them both hit on the range, and they can both smash the ball straight out there.

Indeed, he hits the ball on a string with tremendous compression. Doesn't miss anything by much, and is a solid putter. Given practice time, he'd be a great pick.

Wanna bet on 80 fter I get this cast off my leg? :wink: :wink:

TGM Tournament
 

A TGM Tournament would be interesting also.

The field might include players like... Ben Doyle(Super Seniors Division), Brian Manzella, Yoda, Ron Gring, J.C. Anderson, Gerg Mc Hatton, Yoda's Luke, Steve Ferguson, George Kelnhofer(Seniors), Alex Sloan(Super Seniors), Phil Kelnhofer(Super Seniors), Clarence Moore( Super Seniors), Bobby Clampett, Steve Elkington, Mac O'Grady, Johnny Miller, Puggy Blackmon, Mike Holder, Larry Penley, Sally Little, and many others.

Re: TGM Tournament
 

So why not make this happen?

If the goal is to get TGM out to the masses, seems like the lineup of players is the easy part.

TV coverage is the barrier. I'm certain there are enough CEO's out there to pull together the funds to do this in exchange for lessons and advertising.

A charity event perhaps, during the 'silly season' and I'd guess you can get some great names out to the:

Homer Kelley Memorial Tournament

That would be the ultimate ode to Mr Kelly. Count me in if it happens ALWAYS!!!!!!

Vikram.

PS. Are all the persons listed above AI's of TGM??

Re: TGM Tournament
 

Why not make it a ProAm to increase the field and show support, interest and results for TGM within the ametuer level?

I am too far away to make it happen. The only AI in India. You guys can do it in USA and I will be there. Whenever it happens.
Planning a trip to the USA for my GSEM. Also plan to meet up with Yoda and Yodasluke. Are you listening in Yoda?. Love to get it all in while i am there. Its half way around the world. Doing the GSEB was a blast. The best money I have ever spent. Need to spend some more GOOD MONEY!!

Teaching after I got back to New Delhi in Feb 2005 after completing the GSEB was on a steady upward graph. Students just kept and keep coming in. Ametuers pros and kids. Hands full and flying high. Other pros keep asking- what on earth are you teaching man?????? Only if they knew.
Need a breather and no better way to breathe than to learn more of TGM.
Vikram

Breathin' Easy
 

Lot's of fresh air down here in The Swamp, Vikram. Some on in!

Re: TGM Tournament
 

I'd play anyone but Sally. I'd attack the throats of all involved, except for that sweet lady. :twisted: I don't know if I could go for blood with Yoda, either...

Give me 8 more weeks and count me in.

Coming to America
 

We'll be happy to welcome you to the swamp. I hope you can make it happen.

Up off the mat
 

Is that a "standing eight count" :lol: ?

Re: TGM Tournament
 

Re: Home on the Range...
 

One of the Tour ladies that I teach has been freinds with Sally for more years than she'd like to admit. She's a nice lady...

Ditto on Sally Little being a very nice lady------sometime in the early 90's I took my wife and 9 year old daughter to an LPGA tournament. We were just hanging around the practice putting green when one of the golfers came over, picked up one of the balls she was using, signed it, and handed it to my daughter--it was Sally Little. We still have the ball in a display case. I still remember the smile and surprise on my daughter's face. Sometimes just little things make a big difference........Dr Dave

O'Grady
 

Very interesting thing in the newspaper today. With the PGA Tour in town this week, they had the Open Qualifier for the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee yesterday at a local course near me and the results were:

1st - Kevin Streelman, Winfield, IL 33 32 65 Qualified
2nd - Joseph Affrunti, Crystal Lake, IL 31 35 66 Qualified
2nd - Brian Payne, Flossmoor, IL 32 34 66 Qualified
4th - Gary March, Arlington Heights, IL 33 34 67 Qualified

And way down near the end:

96th - Mac O'Grady, Palm Springs, CA 39 44 83

:shock:

Re: O'Grady
 

I'd like to see his action right now to see what the heck he's doing. I don't know if he tried to master every variation, or if he tried to be both hitter and swinger. It doesn't make sense that someone of that ability couldn't find it, when it's in bold print in the book.

Righty or Lefty
 

Is Mac playing right or left handed now? At one time he could play very well from either side. He won both of his tour events from the right side.

I don't know why either... why he would shoot a score like that. At one time he was one of the best ball strikers around.

Re: Righty or Lefty
 

I agree. People would marvel at his ability. Me included.