Getting threre slowly

[12 piece bucket]

The teaching pro at the range video tapes me-

How long will he make it I wonder?

[hg]

HG,
Do I thank you or add you to my list of skull collections

It was a team effort...for the betterment of all

[danny_shank]

Hi Mike O,

Just out of interest, what do you play off?

Have you improved much since discovering TGM?

Cheers,

Danny

[Mike O]

Hi Mike O,

Just out of interest, what do you play off?

Have you improved much since discovering TGM?

Cheers,

Danny

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.

[danny_shank]

Mike O,

With regards to my second question. I didn't really ask it as a validation. I'm sold on TGM and have felt the benefits. Problem is while my good shots are better my bad shots are far worst. Just because i understand the swing so much better these days doesn't make implementing the changes easy. I used to flip it 'for England' when i was younger, but because i played so much i could do it relatively consistantly. I guess i just need to get practicing more and perhaps get some AI guidance...

Anyway thanks for the very comprehensive answer, i'll look forward to your next update when your off +1 or better .

[Mike O]

Danny,
Not saying you don't already know this but here is my emphasis on your post:

Problem is while my good shots are better my bad shots are far worst.

That's not a problem- That's how it works! Now, it just takes time for the bad ones to go away but the good ones give you the emotional/psychological fuel to continue on. Contrarily, If one is under the impression of making a change and having immediate perfection- then their not understanding the complexity and context of the "system"- that is everything is inter-related- make a change - other things need to adapt. In my opinion understanding this is huge!

[SwingNorthtoSouth]

Excellent posts Mike. Now get off the mats and start hitting off the turf...........

[Mike O]

Well said- Whenever possible definitely search for turf! But if you're addicted- then you'll hit off of anything- I'd hit a 9 iron off of Bucket's forehead if that was the only thing available.

[hg]

rhythm
LEFT ARM AND SHAFT ARE NOT MOVING WITH THE SAME R.P.M. TO FOLLOW THRU.

Denny

can you please expand on this....what it means and what you see that shows this?

[Mike O]

Just past the ball the rt. wrist has flattened and thus the shaft has out raced the left arm . Gregg Mchatton demonstates proper rythm.
Mike's aiming pt. should be moved further forward.

Denny,
Some good areas to dig in a little deeper. To start off- help me clarify a couple of items.
1) When you say the right wrist has flattened- do you mean a little, alot, completely?
2) Do you have a link in regards to Gregg Mchatton demonstrating proper rhythm, so we can compare the difference?