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Originally Posted by danny_shank
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Hi Mike O,
Just out of interest, what do you play off?
Have you improved much since discovering TGM?
Cheers,
Danny
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Danny,
I think my handicap/index is a 1.5 right now. Although with the progress I'm making on my full swing- and some work on my horrid short game- I'm confident that I'll be a plus 1 or 2 in the next year or two- that might sound a little too cocky or Ya- sure! Dream on! But I'm pretty conservative when it comes to predictions- I see alot of things that make me believe that it's certainly within my ability.
Regarding your second question- i get that question from time to time. It's kind of like a validation question- Does this Golf Machine information work?
Did I read the Golfing Machine and understand the concepts and then apply them and immediately notice a great improvement in my game? NO
Here's my experience and approach- If you don't have the natural ability to hit a golf ball like GOD- then you've gotta figure it out. So you are always looking for better and better information- the more you know the better you are going to be in the long run. I found that the Golfing Machine was a true "Diamond in the Rough"- full of great information- all sorts of tools to help you solve problems. Here's the problem - I don't think it's written in a very good manner for application purposes- it's there but not self evident. The only good thing about that is that it's fertile ground for the necessity of AI's.
My experience with it's application is as follows:
1) I tried to do it strictly by the book- whatever that meant for me- and didn't produce much.
2) However, the overall principles helped me and guided me - i needed lag- that was a good practical guide for me. What does on plane mean and how do you determine it?- That was helpful. You basically want to hit down on the ball- good to know and know why it is important.
3) As far as practical applications like in item number one above- I found more often than not that I would run into something and realize I need to take it more inside or more outside or keep my left arm straight or whatever- and then realize Oh Ya!- That's what he was talking about! Or I'll add a little extensor action- hey that really helps in adding structure and keeping my left arm straight- Again tools to help you along the way!
That's the best I can do in answering your question- in regards to how it worked for me.