School of Golf

[brianmontgomery2000]

Best I've seen on Golf Channel.

Does he become a solo act next week? Was Breed on just to ease him into being on TV or as a "guest star" to jump start School as a spin-off from The Fix?

[MBCpro]

I have to agree it was the best of GC so far, I am still holding out hope for Lynn to "show" up on GC somehow, sometime!!!


Todd

[JerryG]

I do not see how Yoda would fit into the present philosophy on TGC. Each show either states generalizations or "tips" on golf. In Yoda's lessons and presentations, he gives philosophy, alignments, the essentials, imperatives and structure. Once that package would be unleashed on the golfing public, many of those so called teachers would have to find another means of fleecing the viewers.

[scottcuban]

JerryG, I mentioned that earlier, TGC wants quick fix "tips" and apparently, so does the average hack. Intellectually most people will say that they know that the secret to the golf swing is a hard work, good instruction and more hard work. However, it seems most of the average Joes out there seem to think that with a new quick fix from instructor X, they will become a scratch golfer in a week.
IMHO, this is why the fast paced, quick gimmicky drill is what they will ultimately watch.
I am very glad that I found this site and the people here. It has been a great way to go so far.

[JerryG]

Me too, Scott. It is like an oasis in the desert.

[BerntR]

I do not see how Yoda would fit into the present philosophy on TGC.

Martin Hall certainly does a good job of translating good fundamentals to analogies, metaphores and drills that everybody can relate to. This is a double edged sword. We who are familiar with TGM see the TGM and the debth behind his messages, but those who don't know TGM doesn't. It may be the best way to reach a large audience but a lot of the substance is lost in translation.

It will be interesting to see whether Martin aims higher as the series progresses or he stays at "wipe the milk off the table" level throughout. I hope he has the guts and gets the green light for raising the bar gradually throughout the show. Going from "wipe the milk" to hinge action and finish swivel would really be something. If he does, those who watch every show will learn a lot.

I haven't seen Yoda try to reach down to a translation that fits TGC. But I am convinced that he has the ability when the situation calls for it.

[JTillery]

Martin Hall certainly does a good job of translating good fundamentals to analogies, metaphores and drills that everybody can relate to. This is a double edged sword. We who are familiar with TGM see the TGM and the debth behind his messages, but those who don't know TGM doesn't. It may be the best way to reach a large audience but a lot of the substance is lost in translation.

It will be interesting to see whether Martin aims higher as the series progresses or he stays at "wipe the milk off the table" level throughout. I hope he has the guts and gets the green light for raising the bar gradually throughout the show. Going from "wipe the milk" to hinge action and finish swivel would really be something. If he does, those who watch every show will learn a lot.

I haven't seen Yoda try to reach down to a translation that fits TGC. But I am convinced that he has the ability when the situation calls for it.

You're exactly right about the double edged sword BerntR. You could stick to TGM and make all 100 of us happy or dumb it down to practical analogies to the public. John Q understands "milk off the table" and unfortunately ain't real concerned with the mounting of a hinge pin. Everyone's looking for the quick tip, but the facts are that the golf stroke is a little more complicated......us TGM'ers vs. quick tip hyper guys is kind of P90X vs. a fat pill....while one makes you a stud, the other leaves you hopelessly where you started. And theres a whole lot more fat pills sold than P90X survivors trust me!!! Lynn is the best IN THE WORLD at explaining the truth.....unfortunately, not everyone's willing to hear it..............job security?

[BerntR]

Well I'm glad we have this forum where we can go deeper. How many members are there here now? 10 000? More? Anyway a big head count for a high end golf discussion forum. LBG is something quite special.

[brianmontgomery2000]

Well I'm glad we have this forum where we can go deeper. How many members are there here now? 10 000? More? Anyway a big head count for a high end golf discussion forum. LBG is something quite special.

I'm glad, too. I'm hoping more folks get active in the discourse. Feels like a handful of gladiators with a lot of citizens sitting up in the stands of the arena...and so far, I feel like I can only clean up after the animal acts...

Must to the book for my learning...study to show thyself approved and all that..