Most people on GEA and FGI use golf more as entertainment than anything. They are all looking for quick fixes and not really looking to try and improve their game.
Now, before i get flamed..i said "most." There are plenty others who are not who i described above and is the reason why Manzella's, Evans, and Blake's sites all flourish.
These people (including myself) have used information and ideas/opinions from all the 3 named above and found something out:
WHAT THEY SAY HAS HELPED MY GAME IN SOME FORM OR WAY A LOT!
So what did i do? I joined their sites and i continue to learn this day after 2.5 years. I am one of the best ballstrikers i know because of it and i also am persuing a career in teaching as well.
You just can't please everyone, so just let them go.
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...and is the reason why Manzella's, Evans, and Blake's sites all flourish.
These people (including myself) have used information and ideas/opinions from all the 3 named above and found something out:
WHAT THEY SAY HAS HELPED MY GAME IN SOME FORM OR WAY A LOT!
So what did i do? I joined their sites and i continue to learn this day after 2.5 years. I am one of the best ballstrikers i know because of it and i also am pursuing a career in teaching as well.
And more than a few seekers have been helped by your own posts, Jim. Thank you for your many contributions!
I just meant that they MOST really don't care much about improving. Not that anything is wrong with that but it's kinda dumb to argue and with people like that.
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I'm not a TGM or PGA certified Pro, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night
Without the heated debates on all the other sites, this site, my site and Chuck's site would be much, much smaller.
You can convice some of the people, but not all of the people, but some of the biggest doubters WILL turn into rabid fans.
My best guesses (as of right now):
% of golfers who would ever take a lesson from a "Golfing Machine" instructor
15-25% max.
% of golfers who would ever visit a "Golfing Machine" -type instruction forum
less
But, we can try.
Brian,
As one who's taken plenty of lessons from golf instructors in search of "the truth" I think the number is higher than 15-25%. TGM still faces a lack of authorized instructors. How the hell can I live in Dallas and not have access to one?? It's not like there aren't a few golfers in the area.
I just meant that they MOST really don't care much about improving. Not that anything is wrong with that but it's kinda dumb to argue and with people like that.
Both sites serve a purpose. I look at the GEA like a bar scene. You meet some really nice people, but you have to put up with the occasional drunk. You first try to reason with the drunk. If he complies, great. If not, you might have to droop his lip or dot his eye.
However, I regard this site as the classroom. This is a place where like-minded individuals are seeking to learn from one another. The civility found in here differentiates between the two.
Hybrid Mode
