|
Originally Posted by stags14
|
Thanks a lot for the info...
I am very curious as to how TGM will help someone at my level (~2.0 index). I have read on the forums of other players making significant strides in a very short time after seeing Lynn or Ted and learning TGM. I can see how some solid fundamentals would greatly help the player with the 15 handicap and above.
What I don't know is how much TGM will help the guy at my level. I do not consistently hit the ball as well as many other low single digit players. But having said that, I still hit the ball well enough to get myself in the 2.0 range.
I would love to hear from other low index guys that started TGM and what it did for their game.
|
Stags,
I can give you a little insight into my own experience. I attended an LBG school in SoCal October of 2005. My index at that time was +0.3 or so (women's - you can verify the index in my profile). I was looking to get to the next level and figured consistent ball striking was the ticket since my putting and chipping were OK (not great, but...).
It has been 6 months. I have not had the opportunity to work on my game as much as I would like. I have not incorporated all that I learned at the school and my index has fallen back a bit (currently +0.1, but not really playing to it). My play has generally been erratic trying to learn new things as you might guess. There have been some bright spots though. I equaled my career best 9 holes a couple of months ago (33). It was not a lucky 33 like the first time either (no birdie putt made was greater than 15 feet). I have also gotten two eagles in the last 6 months (hole-outs from the fairway ~ 100 - 125 yards) and just missed another one a couple weeks ago (lipped out from 100 yards - misread
).
I am still getting all the pieces to fit together, but my ball striking is starting to gel. I feel like I have a good chance of making it to a +1 this year. While the consistent scoring hasn't come quite yet, I am beginning to feel confident that it is just a matter of time. So, mixed results, but certainly encouraging from my perspective. The basic information and instruction I received at the LBG school from Ted and Lynn was invaluable. I base every swing I make these days on those basics and while my index hasn't dropped yet, I am looking to have a good summer and break that +1 barrier.