Got a question...as you know, Hitter's Assembly Point is the Top as opposed to the Swinger's End location. Top (10-21-A) is defined as Hands at Right Shoulder level at the Top (8-6) of the Stroke. But your hands seems to go slightly above that -- which is classified as End. I was looking at the Hitter's Row video (http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/forum/v...se_images&g=21) and noticed your hands go further up than Yoda's, even though he is Swinging and you're Hitting in that sequence.
Is there a special reason, or is it just for psychological needs and preferences (3-A).
Thanks.
Thanks Tong,
I value your opinion because I think you've become one of the most knowledgeable Machinists in the forums. So when I get a "nice stroke" from The Tong, I'm feeling purrty good.
As far as the development of my pattern, there were a couple of months that I never reached top. I spent some time in 12-5-1 and 12-5-2, then finally in 12-5-3. As I progressed, I started adding some pivot. My goal in the beginning was to remove as many moving parts as possible. I was prepared to start from ground zero (as in zero pivot).
With regard to your question, WHAT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE IS THE LOADING OF THE SHAFT. If you go much past top you start loading the knuckle on the top of the shaft instead of the pad of the finger on the back of the shaft. I'm loading my right elbow TO DRIVE THE CLUB THROUGH IMPACT and Yoda's loading his left wrist TO DRAG THE CLUB THROUGH IMPACT. It's really all about the loading, not the prescribed assembly point. Top and end are good visual checks for the instructor, though.
Because of the loading, it's much easier for a swinger to stop at top than it is for a hitter to stop at end.
I'm also 864 years younger than Yoda, but don't tell anybody.
With regard to your question, WHAT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE IS THE LOADING OF THE SHAFT. If you go much past top you start loading the knuckle on the top of the shaft instead of the pad of the finger on the back of the shaft. I'm loading my right elbow TO DRIVE THE CLUB THROUGH IMPACT and Yoda's loading his left wrist TO DRAG THE CLUB THROUGH IMPACT. It's really all about the loading, not the prescribed assembly point. Top and end are good visual checks for the instructor, though.
I'm so disgusted by that swing and the results that I might just throw out all of my golf books and magazines and sell my clubs, bags and balls.
I'm new to this TGM stuff, but I was once a "decent" golfer compared with the masses. I could break 80 once in a time and really hit some nice shots. I could actually hit the ball a decent clip.
Now it's a different story, which is why I've been studying TGM, hitting all the TGM-related sites, buying videos, practicing in my living room ... And then I go to the range and proceed to shank, hit it fat, dribble some off, hook a few for good measure, pull some nearly over the net, shank a few more at the other row of practice tees and flat out suck.
I come home, check the sites and see this. A nice, compact, efficient swing that appears to just end, and a ball that goes straight and far.
I come home, check the sites and see this. A nice, compact, efficient swing that appears to just end, and a ball that goes straight and far.
Vandal,
Ted Fort's Golf Stroke -- in your words, "nice, compact, efficient" -- is The Promise of The Golfing Machine. Happily, it is also The Evidence that such a Stroke can be built by those willing to subjugate ego to purpose.
"And then I go to the range and proceed to shank, hit it fat, dribble some off, hook a few for good measure, pull some nearly over the net, shank a few more at the other row of practice tees and flat out suck"
The last few times i went out for a practise hit i sucked big time. The ball was going anywhere but where it was supposed to. I was not happy. :
But i figured i was trying too hard. I was a slave to the ball and overswinging. So i just went back to basics...started practising with the dowels for a few nights.
Yesterday evening i went to the course for a quick few holes and a little TGM miracle happened..they started going straight and felt oh so good
...I've been studying TGM, hitting all the TGM-related sites, buying videos, practicing in my living room ... And then I go to the range and proceed to shank, hit it fat, dribble some off, hook a few for good measure, pull some nearly over the net, shank a few more at the other row of practice tees and flat out suck.
You need to come see us, Vandal.
Seriously...
If Golf means anything at all to you long-term, you need to come see us.
If Golf means anything at all to you long-term, you need to come see us.
I'm out in California and a trip to the Swamp is probably out of the question right now, although if I ever find an excuse to be in Georgia I will be there. I am working on getting the time and money so that I can find an AI near me, or perhaps arrange some time with the great Ben Doyle.
I'm out in California and a trip to the Swamp is probably out of the question right now, although if I ever find an excuse to be in Georgia I will be there. I am working on getting the time and money so that I can find an AI near me, or perhaps arrange some time with the great Ben Doyle.
Go to our pro contributors and check out Lee Deitrick. He's awesome and can help you locally.
I second the Lee Dietrick motion! He has the Master designation from The Golfing Machine and really knows his stuff.
In addition to TGM, he has trained under many of the country's most famous golf instructors, from Flick to Kostis to Bertholy. He was a champion athlete (wrestling) and coach and, best of all, he knows how to teach. All you guys out there on the West Coast, give him a call. You have only strokes to lose!
The past 20 months since St. Augustine have been an experience for me. Learning TGM from all, especially Yoda and Yodasluke, has been great. But what I value most is your friendship.
If any are interested in assistance, my info is in the Pro Contributors section.
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