A Common Language

[Daryl]

I’m one who enjoys learning and having to read a paragraph ten times, research a word meaning (more like one-hundred) absorb information and understand concepts to apply into practical use, etc., etc…. Unfortunately, this comes at a price. Everyone who understands The Golfing Machine has paid this price. For this, we have a better understanding of swing mechanics, insight into what fails us and an empathetic understanding of each others swing problems. I wouldn’t understand anything of what I’ve learned if it weren’t for TGM and this web site and all of you who have helped clear the fog. I’ve seen so much fog; I should live in San Francisco.

However, our vocabulary is a double edge sword. A word that has pages of meaning to us can alienate others. Principles that we know as truths, such as, the hinge action of a circular motion on an inclined plane, are often mistaken for fanaticism by others. For most people (golfers) if you can’t explain a concept in less than three one syllable words, then you’re full of BS.

In my foursome one day, there was a golfer who hit the ball so perfect; you could hear the sound of compression on almost every shot. Amazing. I asked another golfer if he heard it to, and he said “nah, it’s just the brand of ball he’s using.” He used Pro-v1’s like me. Mine make that sound once a round.

So, I hate to admit, I don’t use TGM Speak on the practice range or golf course. I say nice swing, good shot, nice putt, great sand save, etc. I don’t say, “Nice plane line tracing”.

But to all of you I can say: “you need more extensor action” and “get those flying wedges aligned”, and you’ll say, “ok, thanks”.

[birdie_man]

Oh of course you don't use it....in the presence of normal folk...lol.

It's just good for communicating between TGMers....real TGMers....."hardcores."

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You have to be able to communicate it's concepts in normal language if you want to teach people.

[Daryl]

Oh of course you don't use it....in the presence of normal folk...lol.

It's just good for communicating between TGMers....real TGMers....."hardcores."

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You have to be able to communicate it's concepts in normal language if you want to teach people.

I learn everything the hard way.

[birdie_man]

Ahahah what happened?

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My dad always shuts his brain off when I try to explain to him "how things work."

(his loss)