mcfas45: I wish I had the same background info regarding the scene in Sweden, but being just any golfer there is no way I do. I do not know if TGM has been systematically rubbished, but judging by the end result - so it seems. I have seen traces of the yellow book being part of the problem, but you know all about that. I have also noticed that every time someone is brave enough to bring up TGM on a Swedish golf forum there is no shortage of bashers.
I feel sadness seeing how the Swedish Golfers Association spend resources on producing low-grade material such as "how to hit the ball off a slope" and "how to hit an intentional hook". Its just embarassing. I'd much rather see they'd allocate time to teach people how to hit a proper chipshot.
Metallion,
Our own Henning Lundstrom is a member of the Swedish PGA and is the 2005 Teacher of the Year for its largest section. He is also a GSEM and enthusiastic advocate for TGM. His presentation to a large gathering of Swedish Professionals just before a visit to The Swamp last Fall was a smashing success that resulted in the sale of more than forty copies of the book.
Henning is also on the program committee for the 2006 Swedish PGA annual conference next March. As I understand it, a full day is being devoted to TGM. So, it looks like things are really happening for TGM in Sweden. Henning will be attending the Destin Bash On The Beach, and I look forward to seeing him again and getting a first-hand report.
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